Dentistry

Recognize any of these mouths?

Flip your pet's lip to find out


STAGE I Beginning Periodontal Disease Plaque and calculus Gums inflamed,no detachment Bad breath Brushing your pet's teeth everyday will help reduce plaque buildup Be sure to use a toothbrush and toothpaste especially designed for pets	STAGE II Early Periodontal Disease Plaque and calculus Gums red, swollen and beginning to deteriorate Pain throughout mouth Beginning of bone loss Bad breath Gum destruction is potentially reversible with professional cleaning and treatment	STAGE III Moderate Periodontal Disease Plaque and heavy calculus Gums swollen, bleeding and very painful Infection throughout mouth Permanent damage to gums and most likely tooth loss	STAGE IV Severe Periodontal Disease Plaque and heavy calculus Gums swollen, bleeding and very painful Pus throughout mouth Significant bone loss Bad breath Permanent damage to gum, tooth loss and bone loss highly likely

STOP PERIODONTAL DISEASE IN ITS TRACKS!!

Periodontal disease, which includes gingivitis and periodontitis, is inflammation and/or infection of the gums and bone around your pet's teeth. It is caused by bacterial that accumulate in the mouth, forming soft plaque that later hardens into tartar. If left untreated, periodontal disease will eventually lead to tooth loss.