West Hills Animal Hospital





DENTAL DISEASE STAGES

Tartar/Periodontal disease Grades

GRADE 1:  Tartar is on the crown of the tooth, but not against the gums.  

Grade 1
Grade 1

GRADE 2:  Tartar is on the crowns and is touching the gums.

Grade 2
Grade 2

GRADE 3:  Tartar is against the gums and gums are inflamed.

Grade 3
Grade 3

GRADE 4:  Tartar is thick against the gums, loose teeth, possible pus present, gum recession.

Grade 4
Grade 4

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