Posts Tagged: Pet dental health at home

The true state of our dogs’ dental health is often a mystery to us. The combination of food particles and oral bacteria from daily life creates a filmy coating called plaque. Without intervention, plaque hardens into tartar, and causes the gums to recede. We can usually tell just by looking inside a mouth during their wellness exam that they need a little extra help. In addition to annual professional cleanings and digital X-rays, pets benefit from dental care practices at home.