Stages of Dental Disease

	Oral Changes	Canine Mouth	Feline Mouth
Stage I Gingivitis  Margin of attached gingiva (gum) is inflamed and swollen. Plaque covering teeth. Treatment can reverse condition
Stage II Early Periodontitis Entire attached gum is inflamed and swollen. Mouth is painful and odor begins to be noticeable. Professional treatment and home dental care can prevent this from becoming irreversible.
Stage III Moderate Periodontitis    Cherry red and bleeding gums, attached gum is being destroyed by infection and calculus (tartar). Sore mouth affects eating and behavior. Bad breath is present. Beginning of periodontal disease and irreversible changes.
Stage IV Advanced Periodontitis Chronic bacterial infection is destroying the gum, tooth and bone. Bacteria may be spreading throughout the entire body via the bloodstream and can damage the kidneys, liver and heart.

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