User:Lm843/Dental plaque

It consists of causing periodontal inflammation and triggers the animal’s immune system. Two common distinctions that derive from periodontal are gingivitis which is the inflammation and periodontitis which involves the reactions of gingivitis causing severe gum disease such as periodontitis that can ultimately cause the loss of the tooth.

The periodontal disease is most attracted to the age and weight that the animals are currently in. The older and heavier they are the more likely they will catch the disease. A study of 9 female and 5 male dogs varying breeds and ages from 1-14 emphasizes the relation of Periodontal with age and no relation regarding breed or sex. A total of 50% of them were detected with the disease.

The antibiotics that are commonly used for animals are antimicrobials ranging from clindamycin, amoxicillin-clavulate, and amoxicillin. These antimicrobials are commonly used in dental procedures for animals in the United States. A study was done were a total of 818,150 dogs and cats that resulted in the evident promotion of antimicrobials in retaining periodontitis. Other studies have been done that establish food debris as not being a concerning factor regarding the cause of dental plaque. In a 4 year study, a Beagle dog was put to eat a strict diet without any oral hygiene which led to the accumulation of gingivitis in just a few weeks. However, some dogs were put on a similar diet with hygiene precautions of daily brushing their teeth and showed no signs of gingivitis.

Dog and Cat Owner's Ideas of What Is Causing Dental Problems[edit]
Animal's oral health is viewed differently by their owners. Some believe that dry animal foods even if moistened negatively impact the dental health of animals. Others believe marrowbones can lead to fractures and discomfort while others believe it can strengthen their oral health.

Differences in breeds are also familiar occurrences where owners disagree. Many comprehend that distinctive breeds are more prone to health issues compared to others while when it comes to periodontitis is a smaller factor. There are sayings like "my dog has good teeth for their age" that support the idea as animals grow older the worse their dental features are as well as their weight.

It is important to take care of your pets not only by keeping them clean and providing them with healthy foods but also by orally cleaning them to avoid discomfort and diseases.