At each meal, it forms a food on the teeth of your dog. The bacteria use these scrap food to multiply and form a film called plaque. This plaque, invisible to the naked eye, serves to support the growth of other bacteria and causes the appearance of tartar. If he stays on the teeth, plaque will cause inflammation of the gums which will redden and swell.
At this stage, the only possible treatment is a scaling which is practiced in dogs under general anesthesia. If scaling is not achieved, the scale will gradually address the ligaments connecting the tooth to the jaw, causing them heaving and falling. Dental abscesses may also occur and sometimes secondary infection can spread to other organs such as heart or liver. All dogs are prone to the development of calculus, but some small breeds are prone to rapid progression of this disease. These include Bichons, Yorkies and poodles.
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Bichons,
Yorkies
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