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Providing for our pet\u2019s needs is seemingly simple; nutritious food, warm shelter, basic veterinary care, plenty of exercise<\/a>, and lots of love is a recipe for a happy and healthy pet. Most pet owners are more than happy to take good care of their furry friends, but one aspect is often overlooked: pet dental care.
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Although you wouldn\u2019t go days, weeks, months, or years without brushing your teeth or visiting the dentist, (hopefully!) it’s easy to overlook a pet\u2019s oral health<\/a>. The truth is that pets need dental care as much as humans do, and ignoring it can lead to disastrous health consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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By the time most dogs and cats reach their third birthday, dental disease, in some form or another, is one of the most common conditions we see and treat in our patients. 
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Dental disease, also known as periodontal or gum disease, is an infection of the soft tissue and supportive structures of the teeth due to a buildup of bacteria along the gum line. Untreated dental disease can cause a host of problems for your pet, including severe pain, tooth loss, and even damage to major organs as the bacteria works its way into the bloodstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does My Pet Have Dental Disease?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your pet has one or more of the following symptoms, they may be suffering from dental disease:
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