Periodontal disease affects the majority of companion animals over three years old and causes significant chronic pain.
Dental disease is one of the most common sources of chronic unrecognized pain in companion animals. The progression from plaque to gingivitis to periodontal disease involves sustained pain that animals cannot communicate. Many owners are unaware their pet has painful dental disease because animals continue to eat despite discomfort. Prevention through home care and regular professional cleaning prevents enormous amounts of silent suffering.