Common oral diseases in dogs: dental calculus

Dental calculus is mainly caused by food residues and bacteria, and is also the main culprit of bad breath and periodontal disease. Once tartar forms on your dog's teeth, it can be difficult to remove. Therefore, owners should clean their dogs’ teeth regularly, and take them to the veterinarian for teeth cleaning if necessary.

Common oral diseases in dogs: gingivitis

Gingivitis is the precursor of periodontal disease. The place where the gums meet the teeth is called the gingival sulcus. Because dogs don’t know how to clean their teeth, after countless meals, a lot of food residue accumulates in their gums, causing bacteria to grow in large numbers. When bacteria invade the gums, they will inflame the gums and cause pain.

Common oral diseases in dogs: periodontal disease

If the owner does not take care of the dog’s teeth on weekdays, over time, dental calculus will develop on the dog’s teeth. If the situation does not improve, dental calculus will develop. The accumulation of gums will cause periodontal disease. Periodontal disease will cause the gum tissue to swell, become inflamed and bleed, severely destroy the gum tissue, cause the teeth to shake significantly, and eventually lead 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.

Common oral diseases in dogs: tooth decay

In addition to people, dogs also have tooth decay problems. The cause of tooth decay is the accumulation of food residues in the mouth. Bacteria then use the food residues as nutrients to continue to multiply and produce an acidic substance while multiplying. When this acidic substance comes into contact with the teeth, it will slowly dissolve the teeth. Tooth decay is caused by calcium. Tooth decay can cause pain in your dog’s gums, tooth necrosis, and a significant loss of appetite.

Common oral diseases in dogs: malocclusion

The causes can be divided into two main types: First, there are problems with the development of the dog's upper and lower jaws, resulting in the inability to open and close normally. Second, when the permanent teeth grow in, they are pushed up against the deciduous teeth, causing ectopic growth. Dogs suffering from malocclusion will have their teeth stuck when closing their mouths, which affects eating.

Common oral diseases in dogs: broken teeth

Dogs naturally like to chew on objects, and sometimes they will chew stones and other things to wear down or even break their teeth. Some more active dogs may break their teeth while running around. In addition, dogs may also develop this problem due to their old age.

Common oral diseases in dogs: Tongue abscess

If the salivary glands under the tongue are blocked, a large, fluid-filled lump will appear on the underside of the tongue. This is a sublingual abscess. If the owner finds that his dog has this problem, he should immediately see a veterinarian for surgery to remove the fluid. The blockage may also be caused by a stone or even a grass seed.