{"id":752,"date":"2025-03-14T17:19:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T00:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastsacvet.com\/blog\/?p=752"},"modified":"2025-03-17T11:38:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T18:38:34","slug":"preventing-pet-periodontal-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eastsacvet.com\/blog\/preventing-pet-periodontal-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventing Pet Periodontal Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pet periodontal disease can have far-reaching consequences on their overall health. Healthy teeth and gums are essential for normal functions, but when compromised, they can cause significant problems. Periodontal disease initially affects the oral cavity, but without timely intervention, it can lead to systemic infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We don\u2019t want this to happen to your pets, so today, the team at East Sacramento Veterinary Center<\/a> will share tips for preventing periodontal disease in pets.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Pet Periodontal Disease?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pet periodontal disease<\/a> is a serious condition that affects the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. It starts innocently enough with plaque buildup. But if the plaque doesn’t get brushed off, it hardens into tartar, which irritates the gums.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inflammation that develops in the area is called gingivitis, and it can progress to deep infections below your pet’s gum line. Without treatment, infection can destroy a pet’s teeth, leading to painful tooth abscesses, and it can even impact the jaw in severe cases. Even worse, infection can spread to your pet’s vital organs\u2014including the heart and kidneys.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is there are plenty of steps you can take to avoid dental issues. All it takes is regular dental care, annual cleanings, and a commitment to consistent pet oral hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Pet Dental Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Let’s go a little deeper into the underpinnings of a good dental health routine for your pet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n