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Fact Sheet
How
Often Do Pets Need Professional Teeth Cleaning?
Each pet’s dental care needs
are unique. How often a pet needs a professional 12-step
veterinary dental cleaning will
vary with the pet’s genetic background, its diet, the degree
of accumulation of plaque and tartar, and the amount of home
dental care that it receives, if any.
Examine your pet's teeth each month. Look for accumulations
of yellow or brown material in the area where the teeth and
gums meet. Pay particular attention to the back teeth and
the canine or fang teeth.
Once you notice any plaque or tartar accumulation, it is
time for a professional cleaning. Don’t wait – the clock
is already ticking. Plaque and tartar contain infectious
bacteria that are irritating to gum tissues. This leads to
gingivitis. When gingivitis is left untreated, it will progress
to periodontitis, which is painful, irreversible, and can
damage other organs in the body.
Our experience has been that
the average pet with average home dental care will
probably need a professional cleaning about once every
12-18 months.
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