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For starters, Periodontal disease is a common problem that can greatly affect your dog’s quality of life. Because more than 85% of dogs have some kind of dental disease, we emphasize the importance of caring for your dog’s mouth and teeth.
Periodontal disease includes gingivitis, bacterial infections under the gum line, plaque and tartar buildup. Periodontal diseases not only cause bad breath, if not treated it becomes a very painful condition that can result in tooth loss. In severe cases, bacteria in the mouth are carried through the bloodstream to the heart and kidneys causing infections in those organs.
Your dog’s teeth should be brushed and flossed regularly to avoid this because they are not picky eaters; you cannot be sure where your dog nose had been. Dogs are known to drink from toilet bowls. Bacteria and germs tend to amass in warm, moist spots – much like within your puppy’s mouth. As dogs are exposed to them frequently they are more likely to develop oral and dental problems such as..
1. Toothache
If you have ever experienced the misery of a toothache, you will get the full understanding of what your dog is going through. Although he can’t tell you how painful it’s, it will eat less and might experience grumpy as a result of pain. This is one reason cleaning your dog's teeth is very important, to stop the problem from reaching this stage.
2. Risk of Blood Poisoning
The most dangerous consequences of neglecting your dog’s dental care is the danger of septicemia and organ failure. Microorganisms in the mouth can enter the bloodstream through inflamed gums. If these germs spread to the heart or kidneys, they can cause a possible life-threatening infection.
3. Gum Disease
When you neglect to clean and brush the food residue builds up on the surface of your dog’s teeth and allows it to form sticky plague, this expose your dog to bacteria and worse still minerals in saliva react with this plague to form hard tartar deposits. This tartar pushes against the gums and causes them to recede. Another complication is that the bacteria in contact with the gums cause inflammation, pain and gum recession.
4. Shaky Teeth
Another dangerous consequence of poor dog dental care is that the combination of bacteria and gum recession eats away the dental cement and ligaments that support the tooth root in the socket. The result is shaky teeth which are liable to fall out.
5. Feeble Jaw Bones
Poor dental care of your dog can result in infection of the tooth that can spread to the jaw bone. This will weaken the jaw bones to the point where some dogs will suffer a broken jaw when chewing something hard. Keeping your pet's teeth clean requires dedication on your part.
Your veterinary will do its part by performing a general oral test and recommending dental cleaning as required. Brushing your dog teeth at least a minute daily and the right food and treats will help keep your dog’s teeth white and the rest of her body will be healthy too. Here are some dental products that really work! You can also give your fog natural chews such as Graze's bully sticks for a safe and effective way to clean your dog's teeth.
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