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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
[[File:Tooth brush and paste.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Example of a suitable tooth brush and tooth paste <small>''© Lisa Milella 2013''</small>]]
[[File:Introducing toothpaste.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Introducing tooth paste to a dog. <small>''© Lisa Milella 2013''</small>]]
[[File:Brushing dog teeth.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Brushing dog teeth <small>''© Lisa Milella 2013''</small>]]
[[File:Brushing cat teeth.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Brushing cat teeth <small>''© Lisa Milella 2013''</small>]]
The only way to prevent or reduce the risks of [[periodontitis]] is to '''remove plaque on a daily basis'''. Daily tooth brushing is the best way to control plaque accumulation. Understanding the reasons why tooth brushing is important as well as an approach to tooth brushing help increase owner compliance.
The only way to prevent or reduce the risks of [[periodontitis]] is to '''remove plaque on a daily basis'''. Daily tooth brushing is the best way to control plaque accumulation. Understanding the reasons why tooth brushing is important as well as an approach to tooth brushing help increase owner compliance.