Dental Care: Effects of Dental Disease

Studies show 85% of adult pets are affected with periodontal disease. Just like in humans, if caught early, the disease process can be reversed. Dental disease is one of the leading diseases among adult pets. Left untreated it can lead to gum inflammation and periodontal disease. This causes infection of the tooth, tooth looseness and loss. The bacteria in the month can also spread to other organs such as the heart, liver and kidneys. Older pets with untreated dental disease are more likely to have heart murmurs as well as liver and kidney failure. Many pets are in severe pain, but show very little signs. Can you imagine the pain of a loose tooth every day, caused by dental disease, and unable to tell anyone about it? Just like in humans, if caught early, the disease process can be reversed.