CANINE PERIODONTAL DISEASE

PICTURES AND DESCRIPTIONS OF THE 4 STAGES OF CANINE DENTAL DISEASE

Stage 1: Gingivitis

• Plaque and/or calculus on teeth
• Red and swollen gums with no tooth attachment loss
• Cleaning at this stage will save teeth
• REVERSIBLE CONDITION

 

 

 

 

Stage 2: Early Periodontal Disease

• Plaque and/or calculus on teeth
• Red and swollen gums
• Bad breath
• Loss of tooth attachment up to 25%
• POTENTIALLY REVERSIBLE

 

 

 

Stage3: Moderate Periodontal Disease

• Plaque and calculus on teeth
• Bleeding gums, sore mouth and bad breath
• Loss of tooth attachment between 25% and 50%
• PERMANENT DAMAGE WILL REQUIRE EXTRACTIONS

 

 

 

 

Stage4: Severe Periodontal Disease

• Significant calculus on teeth
• Severe gingivitis with bleeding gums, pus and bad breath
• Loss of tooth attachment greater than 50% causing loose teeth
• PERMANENT DAMAGE WILL REQUIRE EXTRACTIONS