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Provide totally natural oral health care with high quality food supplement to stop and prevent gum
diseases with ProDen PlaqueOff
Gum diseases
Gum disease (periodontal disease) is the most common dental problem in dogs, and is common in cats as well. It is caused by the accumulation
of food, plaque, and tartar in the spaces between the gum and the lower part of the tooth, which leads to bacterial infection and inflammation.
If left untreated, pets can lose the affected teeth because the infection breaks down their supporting tissues. Gum disease is the primary
cause of tooth loss in pets.
There are two types of gum disease, gingivitis and periodontitis:
- Gingivitis:
the gums become inflamed due to plaque build-up, and may change color from coral-pink to red or purple. In addition, there may be visible
swelling, bad breath, and gums that bleed on contact. Gingivitis is reversible with proper tooth cleaning, such as brushing at home or
professional cleaning at a veterinarian's office. If the condition is left untreated, it may lead to periodontitis. The best prevention and treatment for gingivitis is clean teeth.
Dogs that eat dry food usually develop fewer dental problems because dry food can help clean the teeth. If symptoms do not improve, the pet should be taken to a
veterinarian for an examination and thorough teeth cleaning.
- Periodontitis:
caused by chronic inflammation due to bacteria that destroy the gums, teeth, roots, and surrounding ligaments. It usually occurs after prolonged gingivitis. Affected
teeth may be loose and, if left untreated, may fall out or require removal. When a pet has these symptoms, it should be taken to a veterinarian for treatment because
periodontitis is irreversible.
 image to the left shows a dog's unhealthy gum with gum
diseases
image to the right shows a dog's healthy gums free of gum diseases.
Tooth Lesions in Cats
Cats are susceptible to developing lesions that affect various parts of the teeth, particularly the tooth crown and roots. The destruction of the tooth progresses
from loss of enamel on the tooth's surface to exposure of the pulp and extensive structural damage. Loss of tissue can often be seen in affected teeth, and the
surrounding gums are often bright red and swollen. The cause is unknown. In some cases, the affected teeth can be restored; a veterinarian will take an X-ray of the
tooth in order to determine if treatment is possible.
Definitions:
Pyorrhea - inflammation of the gums and tooth sockets, often leading to loosening of the teeth and accompanied by pus.
Caires - an area of decalcification of the tooth enamel leading to cavities in the tooth. Caries are very rare in dogs.
Plaque - is the first buildup of material adhering to the enamel of the tooth and is composed of a mixed colony of bacteria in an intercellular matrix of
bacteria, salivary polymers, remnants of epithelial cells and white blood cells. It can cause caries, calculi buildup and periodontal disease.
Calculus (Tartar) - is calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate combined with organic material, deposited on the surface of the tooth.
The above gum diseases are generally believed to be caused by bacteria and microbes. Dental plaque is made up of a community of microbes that have
organised themselves into a complex and tenacious film - a biofilm. This biofilm, if left untreated, establishes itself on the gum and teeth causing gingivitis and
inflammation of the gum. The condition, when left untreated, becomes periodontitis.
ProDen works to disrupt this biofilm. It reduces the level of plaque and calculus and at the same time eliminates bad breath. Research
conducted with the seaweed, D1070, has shown that it reduces plaque and calculus over time.
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