As with humans, there is a very real link
between periodontal disease («peri» means around, «dontal» means tooth) and overall health.
For example, many pet owners aren't aware of the connection
between periodontal disease and organ damage.
The Journal of the American Dental Association draws a direct correlation
between periodontal disease and diabetes.
While studies clearly show a significant link
between periodontal disease and heart disease in both humans and dogs, exactly how one leads to the other isn't yet well understood.
A new study explored the connection
between periodontal disease and the risk of developing kidney disease.
Floss Your Teeth: Recent research has demonstrated a possible link
between periodontal disease and heart disease.
Can Dr. Greger address the research in the last two years stating there is a causality
between periodontal disease (PD) and cardio - vascular disease (CVD)?
Indeed there are 2,670 references to the correlation
between periodontal disease (PD) and cardio - vascular disease in 2017 alone, in Google Scholar.
Note the strong link
between periodontal disease and heart disease and stroke.
Not exact matches
Though it is rare in preschool children and usually occurs in adolescence and adulthood, up to 35 % of children
between the ages of 3 to 5 have some form of gingivitis, a
periodontal disease that is caused by inflammation or infection of
periodontal tissue.
Flossing teeth at least once per day helps decrease the risk of
periodontal disease and tooth decay that happens
between teeth.
The study was prompted by conjecture about the causative relationship
between periodontal (gum)
disease and atherosclerotic vascular
disease and is among the first using a randomised trial to investigate a
periodontal intervention on atherosclerotic
disease.
Most people are aware that there is a strong correlation
between periodontal (gum)
disease and heart attacks.
Last summer, a major heart journal and a major
periodontal journal simultaneously published a consensus paper that outlines the link
between the two
diseases: inflammation.
Selective extraction of those affected teeth may be required to allow more space
between the teeth, remove the teeth or soft tissue trauma which will decrease any oral pain present and remove further trauma and help decrease the progression of
periodontal disease.
A research paper published in Veterinary World reports a positive correlation
between dogs suffering
periodontal disease and instances of chronic kidney
disease.
Smaller dogs have crowded teeth with little space
between teeth, and often have more severe plaque accumulation and
periodontal disease.
Most patients will still need the occasional professional cleaning in - hospital, but the frequency can be reduced, and the number of teeth lost to
periodontal disease between cleanings can be minimized.
Food can get caught
between the teeth and cause
periodontal disease.
The study, conducted by Dr. Larry Glickman at Purdue, examined the records of nearly 60,000 dogs with some stage of
periodontal disease and about 60,000 without, and revealed a correlation
between gum and heart maladies.
Treatment will be linked to the cause of the problem, whether it be
periodontal disease or a foreign object stuck
between teeth.
Stage 3
periodontal disease is classified by a loss of 20 - 50 % of the attachment
between the gums and the tooth.
This can lead to accumulations of plaque
between the teeth, which can ultimately cause gingivitis and canine
periodontal disease.
It's important to understand the differences
between plaque, tartar and
periodontal disease and how to prevent them.
If the tooth is not removed, food can get trapped
between baby and adult tooth resulting in
periodontal disease and possibly early tooth loss.
Although
periodontal disease affects cats and dogs equally, there is stronger evidence supporting a link
between periodontitis and some major health problems in canines, including heart
disease, kidney failure, diabetes, and various infections.
Constant contact
between upper and lower incisors can cause uneven wear,
periodontal disease, and early tooth loss.
Getting the animal used to having very strong organic green or black tea, or some dry leaves rubbed nightly on the gums and
between the teeth may help stop plaque accumulation and help in the treatment of canine and feline
periodontal disease.
While it is known that this inflammatory condition is caused, in part, by a complex interplay
between oral bacterial populations and the immune system of affected cats, the exact mechanism of the development of
periodontal disease in cats remains elusive.
The biggest difference
between the cleanings for your pet versus you is the general anesthesia which, as discussed above, is essential for addressing and preventing
periodontal disease.
Association
between chronic azotemic kidney
disease and the severity of
periodontal disease in dogs.
I still recommend the dental because there is a direct correlation
between chronic
periodontal disease and acceleration of kidney failure in dogs and cats.
Food can be caught
between the teeth and cause
periodontal disease.
Many cases of stomatitis are due to
periodontal disease or foreign bodies that have become trapped
between teeth or in the gums or tongue.
It is impossible to determine the presence of decay
between teeth,
periodontal infection and bone loss, abscessed or missing teeth, or extremely painful resorptive root
disease by just looking or even probing: they must take dental X-rays.
However, studies have shown that
between 75 and 80 percent of dogs have some sort of
periodontal diseases by the time they turn two years old, leading to increased veterinary visits and, in many cases, costly treatments.
If the deciduous teeth remain after the permanent tooth has completely erupted, food, hair and other debris will become trapped
between the teeth as well as in the gum tissues resulting in significant
periodontal disease.
Brushing your pet's teeth is the single most important factor in protecting your pet from
periodontal disease between professional veterinary dental cleanings.