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Gum Disease in Dogs

Gum Disease in Dogs

Posted by Russell Gibbons on 8th Feb 2016

Dogs are five times more likely to get gum disease than humans! Gum Disease, or periodontal disease, occurs with the presence of plaque. Plaque below the gum line is easy to remove, however, it is the plaque above the gum line which causes the issue. This plaque, if left unchecked, slowly turns into Tartar. Put simply, the bacteria in this then gives rise to infection which then affects th …
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