Periodontal Disease: Pre-Grade 1

Your pet is showing early signs of Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease is a progressive bacterial infection of the teeth roots and bony structures that cradle the teeth.

Infection eats away the bone and causes teeth to loosen and eventually fall out
The mouth becomes a dangerous source of infection as the bacteria spread through the blood to the internal organs.

Pre-Grade 1 means:

Your pet is starting to develop some tartar accumulation on the teeth, but there is not currently any infection.
Without preventative home care, it will progress to Periodontal Disease with infection, oral pain, and eventual bone and tooth loss

Treatment Recommendations:

Anesthesia, Dental Cleaning, and Antibiotics are not currently needed.

Home care can significantly slow the progression of the problem and delay the need for these steps.

Home care options include: