My pet’s teeth are relatively white. How can a teeth cleaning be necessary?
The primary purpose of a dental cleaning & polishing is not to ensure white teeth. The purpose is to treat the dental disease process which is occurring beneath the gum line. Regardless of the appearance of the visible portion of the tooth, bacteria and plaque/tartar accumulates beneath the gum line, resulting in inflammation of the gums which, untreated, leads to gum loss, bone loss, pain/discomfort and eventual tooth loss.
