Oral conditions
such as periodontal disease are influenced by your dog's age, background, breed and his immune system's reaction to bacteria.
To reiterate, when harmful bacteria proliferate under the gums and oral health is
compromised as periodontal disease becomes established, the bacteria enter the bloodstream and as they are filtered out by the kidneys and liver, can cause micro-abscesses in these organs.
As tooth health declines it can lead to very painful conditions
such as periodontal disease, infections of the mouth, and dead or dying teeth.
Researchers at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine (CDM) Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) have identified 41 master regulator genes that may cause gum disease, also
known as periodontal disease.
Studies have shown that dental health problems, such
as periodontal disease and tooth loss, are related to inflammation, diabetes, smoking and consuming less healthy diets, according to study author Lu Qi, M.D., Ph.D., professor of epidemiology at Tulane University in New Orleans.
Dental diseases, such
as periodontal disease, are the most common diseases afflicting dogs today.
Swelling or tenderness in their mouth: If your dog is suddenly reluctant to eat hard food, seems to favor chewing on one side of their mouth, has visible swelling in the mouth or loose teeth, this can be a sign of tartar, gingivitis or a critical infection such
as periodontal disease.
If this is allowed to continue, both the teeth and the gums become affected leading to what everyone now knows
as periodontal disease.
Cats are affected by many of the same dental problems that affect dogs, such
as periodontal diseases, fractured teeth, and oral growths.
A bad odor can be a sign of serious problems for your pet, such
as periodontal disease or oral or systemic infection.
I've seen lots of cases of aggression as well where the cause turned out to be medical such
as periodontal disease, spinal pain, abscess, hyperthyroidism, arthritis, and so on.
The cause for it can come from a few different sources such
as periodontal disease, occurring from bacteria in the mouth.
Dental disease is the most common health problem facing dogs and cats today.1 By some estimates, 85 % of pets over the age of four already have permanent, degenerative changes to their gums — a condition known
as periodontal disease.
This condition is known
as periodontal disease.
Gum disease, also known
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Tarter is very common in dogs or best known
as periodontal disease.
Provides visualization of the tooth and bone surrounding the tooth to detect abnormal changes such
as periodontal disease, abscesses and resorption.
Keeping up with your pet's dental care can prevent major health complications such
as periodontal disease, heart problems, infections, and other illnesses.
If the tartar is not removed, much more serious problems can develop, such
as periodontal disease or abscesses.
So much of dental disease, such
as periodontal disease, tooth root abscesses, jaw fractures, tumors, etc., occurs below the gumline, that dental radiography is an absolute necessity to practice veterinary dentistry.
Great owners know that this is a big mistake,
as periodontal disease is the most common health problem that veterinarians find in pets,» explains Dr. Douglas Aspros, president of the AVMA.
Issues such
as periodontal disease and oral cancer need to be diagnosed and addressed as early in their development as possible, which is only possible by scheduling dental exams and teeth cleaning in conjunction with other preventative wellness services.
This lack of function leads to problems such
as periodontal disease and tooth resorption that affect almost 100 % of domestic cats.
If you allow tartar to continue building up in the dog's mouth, it can lead to serious health risks such
as periodontal diseases and body organ failure such as lungs, kidney and liver.
Some of these conditions are extremely painful, avoidable and indicative of long term irresponsible care such
as periodontal disease, skin infections and chronic ear infections.