{"id":417,"date":"2022-01-04T12:30:17","date_gmt":"2022-01-04T17:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allcreaturesvetbrooklyn.com\/blog\/?p=417"},"modified":"2022-01-04T12:30:18","modified_gmt":"2022-01-04T17:30:18","slug":"yuck-dog-breath-signs-of-dental-disease-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allcreaturesvetbrooklyn.com\/blog\/yuck-dog-breath-signs-of-dental-disease-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Yuck, Dog Breath! Signs of Dental Disease in Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dental care in pets is a very important, yet often overlooked, aspect of animal health and husbandry. All Creatures Veterinary Hospital of Brooklyn<\/a> knows that pet owners want to do the best for their furry friends, though. We are happy to share why and when you might want to think about dental disease in dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Signs of Trouble <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental disease in dogs is fairly common, with up to 80% of them having some form of tooth trouble before the age of three. Dental disease can come in the form of malocclusions (an abnormal bite), too many teeth, trauma, or periodontal disease.

Periodontal disease occurs as plaque builds up on the tooth. Plaque is a mixture of food material, saliva, and bacteria that can irritate the gum tissue and cause infection and disease of the soft tissues and bone that surrounds the tooth over time. Plaque also can harden into tartar through mineralization, which can make a nice place for further plaque to accumulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs that your pet may be suffering from dental disease include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n