Unlike humans, dogs have the habit of brushing their teeth regularly every day. If they don't get into the habit of brushing their teeth when they are puppies, it will be very difficult to brush their teeth later. If you don't clean your mouth for a long time, your dog will develop dental calculus. Dental calculus is soft at the beginning, but it will become hard because of gradual calcification. After a long time, not only does your mouth taste very heavy, but it may also lead to tooth decay, which will affect your dog's daily life. Today, Boqii Xiaobian talks about the causes of dog calculus. Come and have a look.
Canine calculus, which usually exists on the surface of teeth and the neck of teeth at the mouth of salivary gland, is composed of calcium phosphate, organic matter, manganese phosphate, calcium mineral acid and trace amounts of potassium, sodium and iron. Its appearance is yellow, brown or black. Here are the reasons for the formation of calculus:
1. Because bacteria make saliva alkaline by increasing its pH value, protein in saliva is decomposed and calcium salt is released, which is deposited on the surface of teeth.
2. Phosphatase of degenerated cells hydrolyzes organophosphorus, producing phosphorus, which is deposited on the surface of teeth.
3. The formation of dental calculus is related to eating habits, and there are no special restrictions on dog breed, sex and age. Dogs that do not do oral health care well may suffer from dental calculus. In addition, abnormal tooth structure, such as deciduous teeth, causes tartar to accumulate between teeth during diet, and also makes dogs prone to dental calculus.
4. The concentration of carbon dioxide in saliva decreases, prompting inorganic salts to precipitate on the surface of teeth.
5. When the dog's periodontal pocket is formed, it is easier to accumulate food residue, dental plaque and calculus, and this new accumulation further breaks the deeper periodontal membrane. As a result of this vicious circle, the periodontal supporting tissues are completely destroyed at last, so that the teeth can't escape the bad luck of being extracted.
6. Dental calculus is a foreign body in the dog's mouth. It will constantly stimulate the periodontal tissues, and will press the gums, affecting blood circulation, causing bacterial infection of periodontal tissues, causing inflammation and atrophy of gums, and forming periodontal pockets.
Through the article, I believe that everyone knows the reasons for the formation of dog calculus. Xiaobian reminds that all newly formed calculus are soft. Early tartar and plaque can be treated by special toothpaste and toothbrush for pets, but after a period of time, they will slowly calcify and harden. Pet owners can shake calculus by the probe of ultrasonic tooth washing machine to remove calculus. If the dog has only slight calculus, the effect will be good after tooth washing. If the periodontal ligament has been severely damaged and the root is exposed, the therapeutic effect will be very unsatisfactory.