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• Most pet owners don’t pay attention to the mouth until a noticeable degree of disease is evident.
• Plaque (an accumulation of saliva, food and bacteria) causes periodontal disease.
• Periodontal (tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth) disease is the most common disease in dogs and cats.
• Periodontal disease is the combination of an infectious process and an inflammatory response.
• Studies indicate that 75% of dogs over 3 years of age have some form of periodontal disease.
• Periodontal disease is more severe in small breeds.
• Periodontal disease is preventable.
• Periodontal disease prevention is just as important to a pet’s health as vaccination.
• Without anesthesia, the full extent of periodontal disease cannot be determined.
• If the latest technology is used and patients are carefully evaluated, anesthesia is 99.9% safe.
• Geriatric patients need the same quality of dental care as younger patients, even if they have an underlying disease.
• The stress associated with periodontal disease can impact diabetes mellitus in cats.
• Often, blood abnormalities, especially elevated liver enzymes, normalize after treating dental disease.
• Preventive programs should be started at an early age—well before damage is visible.
• Pets that receive preventive periodontal care live longer and healthier lives.