Red, swollen gumsBacteria trapped between the tooth and gum can cause gingivitis ... often near the decayed area. Pain around the mouthYour dog may pull away or whine when you touch areas near ...

He does love to chew on large sticks, but can a stick cause a tooth to crack? The dog does not seem to be in ... crack to the roots located under the gum line, becoming trapped, and then creating ...

Dec. 19—(NAPSI)—Here's news for pet parents: According to veterinarian Dr. Babette Gladstein, "Alarmingly, as many as 85% of dogs develop some form of gum disease by the age of two.