Tag: veterinary dentistry

Norwalk Animal Hospital Client Education Article
Canine Health

Periodontitis

Periodontitis Periodontitis is an extension of gingivitis. As the amount of infection (gingivitis) increases and subsequently travels towards the roots of the tooth it becomes trapped under the gums. Next, the infection begins to eat away at the gum tissue

Norwalk Animal Hospital Client Education Article
Canine Health

Periodontal Disease

Periodontal Disease Most of the premolars in the dog have a wide diastema or space between their teeth while there is very little space between each of the molars and incisors. As is the case in man, when the teeth