Doggie Dental Problems: Braces for Dogs?
D. Miller
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Just as you can treat a dog for skin conditions and allergies, did you know that you can also have your dog treated for dental problems? Pet orthodontics is a growing specialty and while it is reserve 
d for more severe cases of doggie dental problems, it is an option. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 85 percent of all dogs have dental problems. These problems can begin with plaque and dogs can suffer from more severe dental issues. If you think you dog suffers from serious dental issues, your vet can recommend a course of action. Here are some common problems and how to correct them.
Doggie Plaque:
Plaque is the most common dental issue among dogs. You may believe your dog ahs great teeth, but even if your dog's teeth look healthy, there can be plaque. Plaque hardening into tartar can lead to tooth and tissue loss. Bacteria and plaque on a dog's teeth causes the dog's gums to get swollen and infected. This leads to a more serious problem of gingivitis, which causes gums get ulcers and plaque on the dog's teeth becomes hard. The most common cause of bad breath in your dog is tartar buildup surrounding the teeth. Small particles of food remain in the dog's mouth after eating. These particles decompose creating conditions that allow oral bacteria thrive. These bacterial grow to form plaque, and gives your dog "doggie breath".
Dangers of Doggie Dental Diseases:
Dental disease in your dog can cause a host of serious health problems. Dental disease can lead to disease of the dog's kidney and liver. Tartar accumulation around the teeth allows harmful bacteria to proliferate, and these bacteria occasionally break loose and enter the pet's circulation. Once in the blood stream, these particles can lodge in crevices with the kidneys and liver and on the valves of the heart. A result, it can cause liver inflammation, and poorly functioning kidneys.
Doggie Plaque:
Plaque is the most common dental issue among dogs. You may believe your dog ahs great teeth, but even if your dog's teeth look healthy, there can be plaque. Plaque hardening into tartar can lead to tooth and tissue loss. Bacteria and plaque on a dog's teeth causes the dog's gums to get swollen and infected. This leads to a more serious problem of gingivitis, which causes gums get ulcers and plaque on the dog's teeth becomes hard. The most common cause of bad breath in your dog is tartar buildup surrounding the teeth. Small particles of food remain in the dog's mouth after eating. These particles decompose creating conditions that allow oral bacteria thrive. These bacterial grow to form plaque, and gives your dog "doggie breath".
Dangers of Doggie Dental Diseases:
Dental disease in your dog can cause a host of serious health problems. Dental disease can lead to disease of the dog's kidney and liver. Tartar accumulation around the teeth allows harmful bacteria to proliferate, and these bacteria occasionally break loose and enter the pet's circulation. Once in the blood stream, these particles can lodge in crevices with the kidneys and liver and on the valves of the heart. A result, it can cause liver inflammation, and poorly functioning kidneys.