Groups that believe that periodontal disease is the root of general health issues point out that marker chemicals of generalized inflammation (C - ractive proteins) are present in the blood of humans and
animals with periodontal disease even before heart or kidney problems occur.
Not exact matches
In addition to these dental symptoms,
periodontal disease can wreak havoc on the rest of your pet's body, as the immune system of an
animal with PD is forced to constantly fight off the invading organisms.
Conditions such as kidney failure, diabetes, nasal or facial skin infections, cancers, or situations where the
animal is ingesting feces or other materials, can cause bad breath
with or without
periodontal disease.
This story references Dr. Candace Croney's study conducted
with the Center for
Animal Welfare Science on the prevalence of
periodontal disease in a population of dogs in commercial breeding facilities in Indiana and Illinois.
Here at World of
Animals at Mayfair, we provide our patients
with the most modern use of technology to prevent
periodontal disease early on.
Conditions such as kidney failure, diabetes, nasal or facial skin infections, oral cancers, or situations where the
animal is ingesting feces or other materials, can cause bad breath
with or without
periodontal disease.
They may not verbalize or complain like a human would, but
animals most likely feel pain
with periodontal disease.
Animals who have recently had a full dental cleaning or young pets
with early signs of
periodontal disease are often excellent candidates.
The health concerns associated
with long - standing
periodontal disease are well documented in both
animals and people.
Most
animals respond to
periodontal disease with receding gums, however, dogs
with gingival hyperplasia have gum tissue that proliferates in response to inflammation.
It is no coincidence that many
animals with heart
disease also suffer from
periodontal problems.
Left unchecked,
periodontal disease can ultimately result in the spreading of bacteria throughout the
animal's system, possibly resulting in problems
with the kidneys, liver and heart.
Left unchecked,
periodontal disease can ultimately result in the spreading of bacteria throughout the
animal's system, possibly resulting in problems
with kidneys, liver and heart.
Oral surgery is frequently required in
animals with oral tumors, extractions, oro - nasal fistula or palatal defect repair,
periodontal disease and fracture repair.
Here at the World of
Animals at Elkins Park, we provide our patients
with the most modern use of technology to prevent early
periodontal disease.
The health concerns associated
with long - standing
periodontal disease is well documented in both
animals and people.