07/08/2026
Dental disease rarely arrives with a dramatic sign. It starts as a soft film of plaque along the gumline, the kind you would barely notice. Within days that plaque hardens into tartar, and once it sits under the gum it begins to damage the tissue and bone that hold the tooth in place.
This is why more than 4 in 5 dogs have some form of dental disease by the age of 3. It is not a reflection of neglect. It is simply how quickly the process moves when nothing interrupts it.
The reassuring part is that it is both preventable and treatable, especially when it is caught early. A dental check lets us see what is happening below the gumline, where the real trouble hides, long before it reaches the point of pain or tooth loss.
If your dog has not had their teeth looked at in a while, it is worth a check. Book through the link in our bio.
