Dental Disease, Canine - contd.

ClinicalSigns
Possible clinical signs include halitosis, plaque or calculus accumulation, gingivitis, gingival recession, mobile teeth, discolored teeth, excessive drooling, reluctance to chew hard food, abscesses, fistula formation, and facial swelling.

Symptoms
Symptoms of dental disease can include bad breath, plaque or tartar attached to the teeth, red and swollen gum tissue, movement of gums away from the base of teeth, excessive drooling, refusal of the dog to eat hard food or treats due to mouth pain, pus around the gumline, a runny nose or sneezing, and swelling along the face.