Dental Before and After Pictures

Periodontal Disease in Pets

Did you know that 80% of pets over the age of three have periodontal disease, making this one of the most common diseases diagnosed in pets?

Stage 1 Periodontal Disease

These are teeth before a dental cleaning. The yellow material on the teeth is tartar. This is the first sign of periodontal disease.

Stage 1 Periodontal Disease

These are teeth before a dental cleaning. The yellow material on the teeth is tartar. This is the first sign of periodontal disease.

Normal Teeth

After a dental cleaning, the tartar has been removed and the teeth are restored to health. The pet owner can start care at home to prevent the tartar from returning.

Normal Teeth

After a dental cleaning, the tartar has been removed and the teeth are restored to health. The pet owner can start care at home to prevent the tartar from returning.

Stage 1 Periodontal Disease

If the pet does not receive a dental cleaning and the tartar is not removed, the bacteria in the tartar invades the gingiva causing destruction of the gingiva and bone that holds the teeth in place.

Stage 1 Periodontal Disease

If the pet does not receive a dental cleaning and the tartar is not removed, the bacteria in the tartar invades the gingiva causing destruction of the gingiva and bone that holds the teeth in place.

Clean Teeth

In stages 2-4, the teeth are permanently damaged and some teeth may need to be extracted due to pain and detrimental consequences.

Clean Teeth

In stages 2-4, the teeth are permanently damaged and some teeth may need to be extracted due to pain and detrimental consequences.

Stage 1 Periodontal Disease

The bacteria in the tartar can also affect the organs, especially the heart and kidneys. Endocarditis and pyelonephritis are infections of the heart and kidneys caused by bacteria that may have traveled from the mouth.

Stage 1 Periodontal Disease