Dental check-up
Dental tartar

4 out of 5 dogs older than 3 years of age have problems with their teeth.

 

 

4 out of 5 dogs older than 3 years have problems with their teeth. This can vary from a bit of tartar to inflamed gums and rotten molars. The speed of which a dog or cat develops plaque or tartar depends on the food it gets, but also on age and breed.

Plaque is an almost invisible layer of food remains, saliva and bacteria which is formed continuously on the teeth. When this layer isn't brushed away, it can calcify to tartar. This can then be a cause for inflamed gums which will eventually lead to the loss of teeth/molars or even inflammation of other organs.

Just like with people, a dog or cat should brush his teeth. Your dog or cat does this by eating the right pellets and occasionally by chewing on a chew stick or floss rope. Also, you can help your dog or cat by brushing their teeth or by lubricating the teeth with an enzymatic wax that prevents tartar. These methods can reduce the forming of tartar by 80 percent.

It is recommended to regularly check your pets' mouth on bad breath, dirty teeth or molars and red or bloody gums. When your dog or cat has a bad breath or when you notice presence of tartar, it is wise to have a veterinarian have a look at this during your next visit. If necessary, the veterinarian will advise to make an appointment for a dental restoration.

During the restoration, tartar will be removed and rotten teeth or molars can be extracted if necessary. When ready, the teeth will be lubricated with an enzymatic wax that prevents the forming of tartar.