KAMC - Dental Facts

	Dental Facts 1) Bacteria build up on the tooth surfaces and form plaque 2) In time, this plaque mineralizes and then forms calculus or tartar 3) 95% of all cases of bad breath in pets is caused by periodontal disease 4) Periodontal disease is a condition in which bacteria attack the soft gum tissue 5) Bacteria in infected gums can enter a pet’s bloodstream and migrate to major organs 6) Eight (8) out of ten (10) dogs & cats over four years of age suffer from some degree of periodontal disease
	Warning Signs of serious periodontal disease: 1) Decreased appetite or difficulty eating 2) Pawing at mouth or sliding head along floor 3) Pain or bleeding when gums or mouth are touched 4) Loose or missing teeth 5) Red, swollen gums 6) Bad breath
Regular dental check-ups and home hygiene care can greatly reduce the risk of serious health problems and costly dental procedures. Give your pet clean breath and healthy teeth! Sign up for a Dental Check up today! Or call us at 469-8086

Dental Facts

1) Bacteria build up on the tooth surfaces and form plaque

2) In time, this plaque mineralizes and then forms calculus or tartar

3) 95% of all cases of bad breath in pets is caused by periodontal disease

4) Periodontal disease is a condition in which bacteria attack the soft gum tissue

5) Bacteria in infected gums can enter a pet’s bloodstream and migrate to major organs

6) Eight (8) out of ten (10) dogs & cats over four years of age suffer from some degree of periodontal disease

Warning Signs
of serious periodontal disease:

1) Decreased appetite or difficulty eating

2) Pawing at mouth or sliding head along floor

3) Pain or bleeding when gums or mouth are touched

4) Loose or missing teeth

5) Red, swollen gums

6) Bad breath

Regular dental check-ups and home hygiene care can greatly reduce the risk
of serious health problems and costly dental procedures.

Give your pet clean breath and healthy teeth!
Sign up for a Dental Check up today!
Or call us at 469-8086