It's easy to put off doctor's visits when life gets busy. But in the world of oral health, waiting for a problem to come up ...

Calcium deposits on teeth, known as tartar, need to be removed by a dentist because brushing alone won't get rid of them. Dentists remove tartar using scaling and polishing techniques to clean and ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Periodontal disease is the most common dental disease in dogs and cats, caused by dental plaque and tartar. The ...

When you think of termites, you imagine millions of tiny, hidden invaders quietly eating away at the wood that holds a building together. By the time the damage is visible, the destruction is already ...

You know that sticky, filmy feeling on your teeth when you skip brushing? That’s plaque. And it’s not just a human problem — dogs get plaque too. If it isn’t regularly cleaned away, it may lead to ...

THE most common personal dental routine involves brushing teeth twice a day with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Even though this method has been used for years by many of our ancestors, additional ...

Vets recommend the best dental treats, food supplements, chew toys and other brushing alternatives to maintain your cat or ...

There’s a tension in modern periodontics that we don’t talk about enough. A clinical paradox. We have our primary enemy in sight: a pathogenic biofilm that destroys the structures holding teeth in ...

Gingivitis in cats is one of the most common dental problems seen in general practice, yet it’s often misunderstood or missed by owners until the condition becomes severe. As a small animal vet with ...