DENTAL ROUTINE REDUCES PROGRESSION OF PLAGUE
It's common knowledge that if you brush your teeth daily and visit your dentists for regular cleanings you reduce the chance of nasty dental infections. Our furry friends are no different. Canine periodontal disease is a bacterial infection caused by the accumulation of plaque and calculus on teeth.
If left untreated severe periodontitis that may erode gums, cause terrible chronic pain, and possibly lead to bone loss may require anesthetic treatment. Avoid this by getting your dog's teeth cleaned every 6 months. Cleaning normally only takes about 45 minutes.
BACTERIA LOVES YOUR DOG'S MOUTH
Did you know that dogs have 42 adult teeth, 4 blunt canines, 12 incisors, 12 premolars, and 10 molars? That's a lot happening behind their cute little smiles. Humans usually only have 32 adult teeth to compare and even fewer once we remove our wisdom teeth.
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That's a lot of space for bacteria to grow without regular cleanings. The primary bacteria in dogs’ mouths is Capnocytophaga canimorsus, which builds up and bothers your dog when it goes untreated. In dogs as in people, periodontal disease starts out as gingivitis or inflammation of the gums. However, if it is left untreated, your dog’s dental problems can progress to periodontal disease. With time periodontal disease will progress to irreversible dental disease.
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DOGS ALWAYS GET EXTRA ATTENTION
Since dogs have more teeth and are generally more engaged with the dental technicians we take more time with their teeth and their personalities. We'll first start by assessing your pet's behavior and the condition of its mouth.
Signs of infection may be subtle. Sometimes dogs may not want to eat dry food or hard treats. They may also not chew on their favorite toy, have bad breath, or refuse you to touch near their mouth. In advance dog tooth infections you may see drooling, swelling around the eyes or draining wound near the eyes. If we see any signs of infections we'll refer to the veterinary for next steps.
TESTIMONIALS
I recently had my dog's non-anesthetic dental cleaning with Nicole and it was a great experience all throughout.
Jennifer Hays
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