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What is periodontal disease? What is the cause, the symptoms and the treatment? Periodontal disease is caused by a bacterial infection in the gums that gets progressively worse if left untreated. It damages the gums, supporting structures of the teeth, and can damage the bone. The symptoms sadly are not always noticeable until the disease is advanced. When bacteria collects along the gum line plaque builds and hardens into calculus (also know as tartar), and this will cause i

Dental problems can pose a serious threat to a dogs health if left untreated.