At Acres Animal Hospital, we believe that dental health is important, we have Dental Health Month twice a year!
Good dental health affects not only our smiles, but our whole bodies. Bacteria in the mouth form plaque – a soft fuzzy biofilm – on the teeth. If plaque is not removed, then it will harden into tartar. Plaque is soft enough to be removed by brushing, but tartar must be removed by a professional dental cleaning. Plaque and tartar (and bacteria!) under the gums will cause gingivitis, or inflammation and infection of the gums. There are many blood vessels in the gums. This means that once bacteria have accese to the gums, they have access to the entire body. Bacteria can travel from the gums to organs such as the heart, kidney, and liver, and lead to disease such as heart disease, kidney disease, and liver disease.
Ask us how we keep your whole pet healthy by keeping your smiles white!