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Beyond Scraping: Why Subgingival Biofilm Is the Real Enemy of Canine Health
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May 20, 2026

Beyond Scraping: Why Subgingival Biofilm Is the Real Enemy of Canine Health

Subgingival biofilm is the layered bacterial community that lives below your dog's gumline, inside the gingival sulcus and periodontal pocket. It is the actual disease-causing agent in canine periodontal disease, not the visible tartar on the surface of the tooth. As of 2026, Arterra defines subgingival biofilm removal in dogs as the disruption of this anaerobic colony at the molecular...

The Oral-Gut Axis: How Your Dog's Mouth Controls Their Whole-Body Health

The Oral-Gut Axis: How Your Dog's Mouth Controls Their Whole-Body Health

The canine oral-gut axis connects mouth bacteria to systemic disease. Discover how Arterra dental chews modulate the microbiome to protect the whole body.

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