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Care Of Your Dog’s Teeth
Studies of dog teeth and mouth issues show a whopping 98% of cases of badbreath in dogs are caused by periodontal disease, resulting from tartar buildup onthe dog’s teeth and gum infections. This should be seen as a serious warningthat, left unchecked, can lead to serious health problems and very possibly theshortening of our pets’ lives.Bacteria combines with saliva and leftover food debris in the area between thegums and your dog’s teeth, causing plaque accumulation. Bacteria grows withinthe plaque. As the plaque ages, gingivitis turns into periodontitis and withdeposited calcium salts, quickly turns the plaque into tarter.The bacteria produce hydrogen sulfide that causes halitosis, known as bad doggybreath, evidenced by a yellow- and brown-colored buildup of tarter on the dog’steeth with inflamed gums and terrible bad breath, that people tend to notice first.
Oral disease is the most diagnosed health problem in dogs.
80% of dogs exhibit signs of gum disease by age three. For whatever reason,people don’t realize their dogs need preventive dental care until the signs showup.The inflamed gums of gingivitis can be reversed with a thorough removal of plaque and continued plaque control. This course of action must be followed tohelp add years to your dog’s teeth and, more importantly, your pet’s life.Pockets of puss can form in the environment along the gum line and cause your dog’s teeth to separate from the gums, which further allows food and bacteria toaccumulate, causing periodontal disease. This will destroy the tissue structurethat supports your dog’s teeth. Don’t allow this to happen.
Periodontitis is irreversible and should be contained to prevent it fromprogressing.
The disease causes swollen gums that are red in color and tender. The gums willrecede and bleed, producing pain and bad breath in dogs. Left untreated,periodontitis results in tooth loss in your dog. Infection due to periodontal diseasecan enter the blood stream, potentially infecting the heart, kidneys and liver, andmay lead to other health problems in the pet’s latter years. 
If we provide proper oral care to our canine family members we canactually extend their lives by as much as three to five years.
If you live in an area with hard water, your dog's teeth may develop tartar deposits. Tooth problems are more likely if your dog eats mostly
soft foods
,because these leave debris in gum pockets at the base of your dog’s teeth,leading to infections. Dry food and hard bones won’t keep your dog’s teeth clean.
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harryo

Well it time for my dental education now too. Yet I guess if I focus on healthy teeth, I will save a fortune in future dental work for the aging puppy. He will be happier too, eating the good stuff.

reply03 / 06 / 2008
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