FACT: PERIODONTAL DISEASE IS MORE COMMON IN SMALLER DOGS

FACT: PERIODONTAL DISEASE IS MORE COMMON AS PETS GROW OLDER 

All pets are at risk for developing dental problems.  If your pet displays bad breath, it can be one of the first signs of dental disease.  A yellow-brown crust on the teeth near the gum line, red and swollen or bleeding gums, decreased appetite or difficulty eating, loose or missing teeth are all warning signs that serious periodontal disease may be present.

Plaque, which is composed of bacteria, salivary proteins and food debris, build up in the grooves between teeth and gums, causing irritation, redness and swelling.  Eventually, pockets form and deepen, allowing bacteria to damage the tissues that hold teeth in place.  Bacteria from the oral infection have a clear path to the bloodstream and other vital organs.  The most susceptible to infection are the lungs, heart, kidneys, liver and the brain.

Preventive oral care can reduce the formation of plaque and help maintain proper oral health throughout our pet's life.

The non-anesthesia alternative allows for more frequent teeth cleaning.  I believe a regular teeth cleaning is essential and will improve a dog's overall well being.

Little DoggieDiggs performs the techniques and procedures used by the originator of anesthesia free pet teeth cleaning in California.  The signature technique is kind and gentle.  Using the ancient Chinese method of swaddling to control the animal while softly reassuring them.

Pets feel so much better having the bacterial tartar and plaque removed from their teeth and will keep those tails waging.

Theresa Vaughan
Pet Dental Hygienist