Tartar – a "beastly" problem
Tartar is the term used to describe hard deposits on teeth that cannot be removed either by rinsing or brushing. Externally it can be identified by dark deposits.
One unpleasant side-effect of tartar is bad breath that comes from bacteria that are firmly attached to the tartar.
Tartar comes about through the deposit of minerals from the saliva on to the surface of the teeth. The triggers for this are the countless bacteria and fungi that teem in the mouth of dogs and cats. They are deposited on the teeth until a really furry coating is formed and acids are produced that attack tooth enamel.
A particularly large amount of plaque is formed in the area around the excretory ducts of the saliva glands: on the inside of the incisors in the lower jaw and on the outside of the upper jaw.
Tartar and its consequences
If tartar is not treated in good time, the following process develops:
- The gums react with painful infections and recede slowly but surely.
- Germs attack the jaw bones.
- The teeth are no longer firmly anchored.
- As this ongoing process causes pain, the animal does not eat properly or at all.
- Moreover, the bacteria that cause the plaque can also damage the internal organs of the animal, the heart for example.
The vet can remove tartar mechanically with hand tools or ultrasound. Usually the animal has to be anaesthetised to do this. However, if the animal is older or has a pre-existing medical condition, a full anaesthetic is not always recommended
Removing tartar effectively
The naturally effective way to remove tartar in dogs and cats is called OralClean+Care – simple to apply and better value than other treatments.
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