Periodontal Disease: Pre-Grade 1
Your pet is showing early signs of Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is a progressive bacterial infection of the teeth roots and bony structures that cradle the teeth.
- Infection eats away the bone and causes teeth to loosen and eventually fall out
- The mouth becomes a dangerous source of infection as the bacteria spread through the blood to the internal organs.
Pre-Grade 1 means:
- Your pet is starting to develop some tartar accumulation on the teeth, but there is not currently any infection.
- Without preventative home care, it will progress to Periodontal Disease with infection, oral pain, and eventual bone and tooth loss
Treatment Recommendations:
Anesthesia, Dental Cleaning, and Antibiotics are not currently needed.
Home care can significantly slow the progression of the problem and delay the need for these steps.
Home care options include:
- Teeth brushing (video on our website)
- CET dental chews
- t/d food