Bacteria under the gum line secrete toxins, which further damages the tissues if left untreated.
Periodontal (gum) disease is caused by
bacteria under the gum line secreting toxins that make the gums red, swollen and tender.
Bacteria under the gum can travel to the heart, kidneys, and liver.
Bacteria under the gums can spread via the blood stream to the vital organs such as the heart, liver, kidneys, and lungs.
With periodontal disease,
the bacteria under the gum line start to damage the bone around the teeth and the ligaments that fasten the teeth to the bone.
Not exact matches
The American Dental Association recommends wiping baby's
gums with a clean gauze pad or a wet washcloth after feedings even before the teeth appear to prevent plaque build up and
bacteria from harming teeth still
under the gumline.
There is a very specific way to brush that protects the
gums, removes
bacteria and food hiding
under the
gums and keeps teeth clean.
Research is finding that not only is
gum disease a leading cause of tooth loss in adults, but those
bacteria living in the mouth and
under the
gums can cause systemic problems in the body as well!
These
bacteria like to hide
under the
gums, breaking down tissue and feeding on blood.
Areas
under the
gum line and the insides of the teeth will still have tartar and
bacteria.
«Scaling involves a metal tip that vibrates and breaks the plaque and tartar from the teeth,» says Dr Tong, adding that the metal tip is used to clean both teeth and
under the
gum margins, where most
bacteria is trapped.
It works to break down plaque and tartar, works
under the
gum line to help heal
gum tissue and kills the
bacteria that causes bad breath.
Under a safe anesthetic, veterinarians are able to probe all areas of the mouth and use tools to remove plaque and bacteria from under the gum
Under a safe anesthetic, veterinarians are able to probe all areas of the mouth and use tools to remove plaque and
bacteria from
under the gum
under the
gum line.
Teeth and
gums are
under attack 24 hours a day, every day, as
bacteria attempt to colonize our teeth and form the complex biofilm known as plaque.
When the
gums are swollen the calculus can build up
under the gingiva and the
bacteria proliferate even more in those pockets.
Regular professional cleaning
under general anesthesia, including areas
under the
gum line will help reduce that
bacteria's contribution to periodontis.
The
bacteria works itself
under the
gums and causes gingivitis, which is inflammation of the
gums.
This disease process develops because of the reaction to
bacteria growing in the food / saliva residue left
under the
gum line after eating.
When this occurs - the
bacteria in the tartar have access to your dog's capillaries
under the
gum line.
Bacteria under your pet's
gum line can travel to the heart, kidneys and liver, which can lead to serious health problems.
The plaque and tartar, both of which contain
bacteria, spread
under the
gum line.
A special periodontal scaler is used to clean along and just
under the
gum line, as this is where oral
bacteria does the most damage.
Dog plaque is a film of
bacteria that accumulates
under the
gums and hardens into tartar if not cleaned every day.
Scaling the teeth with a hand instrument while a pet is awake is not effective in removing
bacteria build up
under the
gum line at the base of the tooth.
The
bacteria usually build up
under the
gum line and teeth roots and causes an infection that can lead to bone degeneration, tooth rotting and loss, and in more serious cases, it can lead to disease of major organs.
Plaque and tartar build up are followed by gingivitis (infection of the
gums due to
bacteria build up
under the
gum line) and then periodontal disease.
Bacteria then move
under the
gum tissue and cause loss of bone around the tooth.
We can evaluate dental health, check for oral cancer or
gum disease, and clean the teeth
under anesthesia to remove
bacteria - attracting tartar.
It allows your veterinarian to clean
under the
gum line, where
bacteria can lurk.
Tartar and
bacteria accumulate without notice
under the
gum line and results in
gum disease and bad breath.
As the tartar builds, the
bacteria become part of a biofilm that worsens and goes up
under the
gum line.
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.
Deep cleaning
under the
gum line with a curette, called root planing, to get at the
bacteria and plaque in deep pockets
We also clean the teeth
under anesthesia to keep
bacteria from causing
gum disease.
As in humans, the presence of
bacteria causes bad breath (
bacteria stinks), and the accumulation of tartar causes irritation and inflammation to the
gums around the dog's teeth (gingivitis,
under the form of red, swollen
gums), which in turn may lead to periodontal disease (the loss of the connective tissue fibers, ligaments and bone surrounding the teeth and responsible for supporting them) and eventually tooth loss due to gradual loss of supporting structure — see photo, something known as gingival recession.
Bacteria - laden plaque and tartar on the teeth can spread
under the
gums, causing them to separate from the teeth and form pockets where infection can readily breed.
The
bacteria work their way
under the
gums and cause gingivitis, which is an inflammation of the
gums.