Malocclusion

There are two main causes of misaligned bites in dogs: First, there are problems with the development of the dog's upper and lower jaws, resulting in the inability to open and close normally. The second is that when the dog's permanent teeth grow in, they are caught by the temporary teeth, causing ectopic growth. Dogs suffering from malocclusion will have their teeth stuck when they close their mouth, affecting their ability to eat.

Dental calculus

Dental calculus is mainly composed of food residues and bacteria. It is also the main culprit of bad breath and periodontal disease in dogs. Once dental calculus forms on a dog's teeth, it is difficult to remove, so owners should clean their dog's teeth regularly, and even take it to the veterinarian for teeth cleaning if necessary.

Gingivitis

Gingivitis is the precursor to periodontal disease. Since dogs don’t know how to clean their own teeth, after eating countless times, a lot of food residue accumulates in their gums, causing bacteria to grow in large numbers. After bacteria invade the gums, they will inflame the gums and cause pain.

Periodontal disease

If the owner does not take care of the dog’s teeth on a daily basis, dental calculus will grow on the dog’s teeth over time. If the situation does not improve, the accumulation of dental calculus will turn into dental plaque. Zhou disease. Periodontal disease will cause the gum tissue to become abscessed, inflamed and bleed, severely destroying the gum tissue, causing significant tooth vibration, and eventually leading to massive tooth loss. Therefore, periodontal disease is a very serious dental disease. If you find that your dog has periodontal disease, you should take it to a veterinarian immediately for treatment.