Dental Health

4. Regularly _____ the teeth is the single most effective thing you can do to keep teeth healthy.
9. This is needed to evaluate the health of the jaw and tooth roots below the gumline.
12. Dental health is a very important part for your pets overall ____
13. They have 30 teeth.
14. It starts with plaque that hardens into ______.
15. Some pets may become _______ when they have dental problems.
16. They have 42 teeth.
17. This makes it possible to perform the dental procedure with less stress and pain to the pet.
18. This disease is the most common dental condition in dogs and cats.

1. This thrives under the gumline, causing infections deep in the tooth root.
2. Animals are experts at hiding signs of _____ so dental disease may go unnoticed for some time.
3. By the age of _____ most dogs and cats have some degree of dental disease.
4. Always be careful when evaluating the pets mouth because a painful animal may ________.
5. Removing plaque from teeth beneath the _____ is vital.
6. Periodontal disease is graded on a _____ from 0 (normal)- to 4 (severe).
7. Pets teeth should be checked at least once a _____.
8. A dental cleaning includes scaling the teeth, _____, and radiographs.
10. Early signs of dental disease include bad breath, yellow tarter buildup and red and swollen ____
11. Other problems associated with Periodontal disease include kidney, liver and _______changes.