Common dental problems:

1.       Plaque and Tartar: Plaque and tartar begin to build up on your pet’s teeth, affecting not only the tooth itself but the tissue around your pet’s teeth. Tartar and calculi appears as tan or brown colored deposits on your dog or cat’s teeth.

2.       Periodontal disease: Periodontal disease begins to occur and affects the tissues surrounding your pet’s teeth. Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) is one of the first changes to occur. However, the majority of dental disease occurs below the gumline.

3.       Toothache: the discomfort (due to dental disease) can be severe enough to cause your pet to stop eating and even begin to lose weight.

4.       Systematic illness: dental disease can also cause more serious systemic illnesses, such as kidney disease and possibly heart disease.

5.        Bad breath: (halitosis) is one of the first signs of dental disease in pets.

6.       Retained baby teeth: Also known as retained deciduous teeth, retained baby teeth are commonly seen in dogs, particularly in small breed dogs. If these baby teeth do not fall out normally and are allowed to remain in your dog’s mouth, they can cause crowding because of the extra teeth and can even make it difficult or impossible for the permanent teeth to erupt properly.

7.       Stomatitis (mostly common in cats): The inflammation of a pet's oral mucuous membranes, also known as stomatitis, can affect wide portions of the mouth and can be quite painful.