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What is lurking under this calculus, the rest of the mouth looks OK, but an abcess awaits...
Not all teeth equally affected by calculus.
Even if chunks are broken off, the calculus under the gum remains.
Often hair that is constantly in the mouth is a source for the gum infection and calculus.
A crack in calculus often indicates a loose tooth below.
Notice the red and swollen gums under the calculus.
This cat has a lot of calculus on the inside of the teeth as well.
Cleaning is good but the permanent damage is already done if the gum is receding.
The calculus can hide a lot of disease below the surface. Is this premolar broken?
Note the bridging of calculus between teeth that are too close together.
What is lurking under this calculus, the rest of the mouth looks OK, but an abcess awaits...
Not all teeth equally affected by calculus.