Our goal is to lower the number of pets
affected by gum disease in any way we can while meeting the highest possible standards in veterinary dental medicine.
Not exact matches
The well - being of cats, dogs, ferrets, rabbits and other pets can be
affected by proper care for pet's teeth,
gums and breath.
Even though you can't see them, there are many areas below the
gums that can be
affected by dental disease.
More importantly, the damage caused
by plaque and gingivitis isn't limited to only teeth and
gums, but can actually
affect the entire body, leading to heart disease, diabetes, inflammation, kidney disease, bladder infection and lung disease.
Our house cats suffer from mouth and dental disease as well: In colony of 109 mature pedigree cats kept
by Royal Canin, on their dry cat foods, 98 % developed some degree of periodontal (
gum) disease as well as bone loss
affecting their tooth sockets.
Periodontal disease not only
affects the teeth and
gums, toxins and inflammatory products produced
by the bacteria in the plaque, tartar and
gums also damage important organs, especially the liver and kidneys, decreasing the health, comfort and longevity of your pet.
Unlike cavities caused
by saccharolytic bacteria, FORLs may occur before the presence of periodontal disease
affecting the teeth and
gums.
Feline Stomatitis should be differentiated from other ulcerative lesions that
affect the teeth and
gums by performing a biopsy under anesthesia.
Also, if a tooth is removed, the opposing one is usually
affected by increased tartar build - up and
gum disease.
In fact, more than 75 % of dogs get
gum disease
by middle age, which can
affect more than their tooth health.
Also, any attempt at brushing a mouth
affected by gingivitis can cause redness, irritation, or bleeding at the
gum line.
Implemented clinical treatments, such as treating
gum disease, restoring teeth
affected by decay.