Part of your Maine Coon cat’s overall health care includes keeping your cat’s teeth and gums healthy. Your veterinary clinic Raleigh, NC can tell you the best way to clean your cat’s teeth as well as recommend how often your cat needs her teeth cleaned and whether or not she should have a professional cleaning done. Cats in general need to have their teeth cleaned in order to maintain healthy sharp teeth and gums for eating. When their teeth aren’t cleaned regularly, cats may not only develop damage to their teeth, but also damage to their tongue, palate and even gums. This could lead to additional health risks for cats. Prevention, however, is possible. One way to help is to clean your cat’s teeth often. Check with your vet on what to use and how to go about cleaning your cat’s teeth. Most cat owners use a cotton swab and toothpaste designed for cats.