Sentences with phrase «as gingiva»

A nerve block at this site (FIGURE 12) anesthetizes the infraorbital nerve and the rostral maxillary alveolar nerves, offering analgesia from to the fourth premolar to the incisors, including surrounding soft tissues such as gingiva and alveolar bone.

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If you see swollen, red gingiva or large chunks of tartar on the teeth (as in the picture to the left) or notice that your feline has bad breath, it is time to get to the vet.

Your pet's gingiva will be observed for inflammation and bleeding, as well as tumors or masses.

Since half of the tooth lies beneath the gum line (gingiva), the best way to evaluate the tooth and to look for underlying issues such as root resorption, fractures, or periodontal disease is via x-ray.

Bad breath, medically known as «halitosis,» results from the bacterial infection of the gums (gingiva) and supporting tissues seen with periodontal disease (periodontal = occurring around a tooth).

The mouth should then be rinsed with a chlorhexidine solution to remove any debris (e.g., paste, calculus) as well as to aerate the gingiva.

Because of their extra training, board certified veterinary dentists are equipped to perform oral surgery of the soft tissues (tonsils, cheeks, tongue, lips, gingiva, glands, and chewing muscles of the jaw and face) as well as the hard tissues (bones and teeth).

If plaque accumulates on the teeth, the gingiva will become more inflamed as time progresses.