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===Gingival crevice inflammation===  
 
===Gingival crevice inflammation===  
 
*Mostly in carnivores (also cats), may occur in horses.   
 
*Mostly in carnivores (also cats), may occur in horses.   
*[[Gingiva - Anatomy & Physiology|Gingival]] inflammation starts because of dental calculus (tartar) from diets high in minerals and diets consisting of soft rather than hard crunchy food.
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*[[Oral Cavity - Teeth & Gingiva - Anatomy & Physiology|Gingival]] inflammation starts because of dental calculus (tartar) from diets high in minerals and diets consisting of soft rather than hard crunchy food.
 
*Dental plaque becomes calcified and whole [[Crown|crown]] may become covered in brown chalky material.
 
*Dental plaque becomes calcified and whole [[Crown|crown]] may become covered in brown chalky material.
 
*Calculus gives brittle dirty brown covering to [[Oral Cavity - Teeth & Gingiva - Anatomy & Physiology|tooth]].  
 
*Calculus gives brittle dirty brown covering to [[Oral Cavity - Teeth & Gingiva - Anatomy & Physiology|tooth]].