| Oral & Dental Health |
Animal dental health is often overlooked as it relates to a
pet's comprehensive health status. Sound oral health is
necessary for quality of life and optimal wellness. If left
untreated, diseases of the mouth, gums or jaw are not only
painful but may also be contributing factors to more
widespread, systemic disease processes
The American Veterinary Dental Society reports that 80
percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral
disease by age three, and 60 percent of disease occurs
below the gum line. Dental disease may not only affect the
mouth, but may also progress to serious health risks
affecting the heart, lungs or kidneys. Since bacteria often
invade the oral cavity, tartar and plaque need to be
removed to counteract subsequent infection, gingivitis
("swollen gums") or pyorrhea (infection of tissues
surrounding the teeth).
pet's comprehensive health status. Sound oral health is
necessary for quality of life and optimal wellness. If left
untreated, diseases of the mouth, gums or jaw are not only
painful but may also be contributing factors to more
widespread, systemic disease processes
The American Veterinary Dental Society reports that 80
percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral
disease by age three, and 60 percent of disease occurs
below the gum line. Dental disease may not only affect the
mouth, but may also progress to serious health risks
affecting the heart, lungs or kidneys. Since bacteria often
invade the oral cavity, tartar and plaque need to be
removed to counteract subsequent infection, gingivitis
("swollen gums") or pyorrhea (infection of tissues
surrounding the teeth).
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