Usually, gum disease and broken teeth are the main causes of tooth problems, but cats rarely have tooth decay because their teeth are corn-shaped, saliva is not acidic, and the carbohydrate content in cat food is quite low, so cats rarely have tooth decay.
Once a cat suffers from periodontal disease, its gums, bones and connective tissue around teeth will be affected, and teeth may fall off in severe cases. At first, dental plaque usually appeared on cats' teeth, that is, there was a soft, transparent or milky white adhesive on the surface of the teeth.
If dental plaque is not removed in time, minerals in saliva will turn dental plaque into tartar; Dental tartar under the gum is a hotbed of bacterial growth, which can cause inflammation when the bacteria grow seriously; When bacteria that cause gum inflammation invade cats' blood, it will cause problems in cats' lungs, kidneys, liver and heart.
Brushing your cat's teeth regularly can keep your teeth clean (note: pets have special toothbrushes and toothpaste), and cleaning your teeth regularly in the pet hospital can also make your cat have healthy and bright teeth. It is also important to choose the right toys for cats to chew, so as to prevent them from biting other things inappropriately, which will lead to tooth fracture.
Under normal circumstances, brushing your teeth 3-4 times a week can ensure the oral hygiene of your cat. At the same time, in order to keep the cat's teeth healthy, breeders should choose more dry foods in their daily diet and avoid choosing some sticky foods. Because the residue is not easy to attach to the cat's teeth when it is dry, there will be no problems such as food decay and bacterial growth. Dry food can also effectively remove dirt from cats' teeth, which can prevent cats from bad breath and protect teeth health.
Therefore, cleaning and protecting cats' teeth as early as possible can avoid many major troubles in the future.