Todayâs dentists and dental hygienists have a different understanding of the etiology and progression of periodontitis. Periodontal researchers are forever bursting the theory âbubble.â We now understand that susceptibility to periodontitis is complex and multifactorial.
There are a variety of foods which are universally accepted by eastern box turtles, which include earthworms, snails, slugs, grubs, beetles, caterpillars, grasses, fallen fruit, berries, mushrooms, flowers, bread, duck weed, and carrion.
For plant matter, your turtle will like greens and fruits. Lettuce is a common option when feeding a box turtle. They love fruits like straw berries, but donât spoil them with too many treats. Make sure theyâre getting plenty of greens and protein. As mentioned earlier, box turtles also need lots of clean water.