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20 May 2024
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Top tips on how to prevent dental disease

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  1. Brush your pets teeth every day it is best to use and pet specific enzymatic toothpaste and a finger or soft toothbrush. Book an nurse clinic if you need help.
  2. There are many pets who will not tolerate tooth brushing. The use of enzyme gels and mouth wash can control the oral bacteria which form plaque. We have a variety of these available in the practice so pop in and speak to the team. 
  3. Enzyme Chews -  chews which are impregnated with enzymes. These are designed to provide mechanical action to clean the teeth and also to deposit enzymes in the mouth to inhibit plaque forming bacteria. We have a variety of chews available in the practice so pop in and pick up a supply and speak to the team. 10% off on TLC.
  4. Prescription Diets - Diets such as Hills TD will minimise plaque accumulation on teeth due to its mechanical action. The kibble has to be penetrated before it will break. With normal biscuit diets, the kibble shatters as the tooth hits it, providing little mechanical action. 
  1. Brush your pets teeth every day it is best to use and pet specific enzymatic toothpaste and a finger or soft toothbrush. Book an nurse clinic if you need help.
  2. There are many pets who will not tolerate tooth brushing. The use of enzyme gels and mouth wash can control the oral bacteria which form plaque. We have a variety of these available in the practice so pop in and speak to the team. 
  3. Enzyme Chews -  chews which are impregnated with enzymes. These are designed to provide mechanical action to clean the teeth and also to deposit enzymes in the mouth to inhibit plaque forming bacteria. We have a variety of chews available in the practice so pop in and pick up a supply and speak to the team. 10% off on TLC.
  4. Prescription Diets - Diets such as Hills TD will minimise plaque accumulation on teeth due to its mechanical action. The kibble has to be penetrated before it will break. With normal biscuit diets, the kibble shatters as the tooth hits it, providing little mechanical action. 

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