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Many things can affect plaque formation and development of diseases resulting from it, such as:

Age and health
periodontal disease occurs mainly in older animals aged over three years. Tartar usually formed during the three years starting number by lot and affects the gums and surrounding tissue.

Type of food and chewing habits
some research indicates that this type of dry food is better in preventing the buildup of plaque on the teeth when compared with the wet food / canned.

Race, genetics and structure of the teeth
Persian & exotic cats have a tendency to risk and greater tartar formation when compared with other races. The combination of anatomy & Forms face / head is round, enabling the remnants of food left between the cheek and teeth-angle or corner of mouth. The pug cats with a round face usually have a composition-tooth cog more narrow / solid and formed a kind of pocket between the teeth and cheek. The cats with sharp-edged shape of the head like a Siamese, oriental, local cats, etc. do not have this bag. In addition the composition of cats teeth are also rarer, not as crowded as Persian.

Cat care by owner
Cat dental care, such as regular brushing is very helpful to reduce the accumulation of plaque and tartar development. Consequently the risk of periodontal disease also decreased.

Environmental circumstances mouth
The more acidic saliva and mouth situation, the faster the formation & development of tartar. Cats are often opens his mouth (voiced or licking the body) has a more dry mouth tendencies. As a result, the mouth is not too acidic environment and slower formation of tartar. A number of bacteria contained in the mouth can affect the formation of tartar and heightens the risk of periodontal disease.

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