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What is your cat's dental grade?
MINOR: Your pet
needs a dental cleaning within 6 months
Soft plaque has built up on the surface of
the teeth. A small amount of tartar is also
present. Tartar was formed when mineral
deposits from saliva precipitated in
plaque. Bacteria have grown, multiplied and
invaded the gum tissues around the tooth
causing early gingivitis, and red, inflamed
gums.
MODERATE: Your pet
needs a dental cleaning within 3 months
Moderate tartar buildup is present. It has
acted as a wedge, pushing the gums away from
the teeth, causing food, bacteria, and
debris to accumulate there. The gums are
red, swollen, and painful and bleed when
touched. At this stage, proper dental
care is crucial to reverse the progress of
dental disease.
MAJOR: Your pet needs
a dental cleaning within 2-4 weeks
Although permanent damage has been done, it
is not too late to help your pet feel
better and live a healthier life!
Plaque and tartar formation is heavy.
Pockets of bacteria and debris have
accumulated to form further pockets of
infection along the teeth. The infection
has destroyed tissues around the teeth that
hold them in place, and some have become
loose. The gums appear bright red and bleed
freely. The inflammation and infection at
this stage are painful, and the progression
of dental disease is no longer reversible.
SEVERE:
Your pet needs
a dental cleaning immediately
Although permanent damage has been done, it
is not too late to help your pet feel
better and live a healthier life!
Severe tartar formation and gum disease is
present. Toxic debris and inflammation have
caused extensive tissue death. Roots are
infected, abscessed, and rotten. The thin
wall of bone surrounding teeth has
deteriorated, and many teeth are loose.
Bacteria may be spreading through the entire
body in the bloodstream, potentially causing
harm to vital organs. Pain can also be
severe at this stage. |
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