Sentences with phrase «clean under the gum»

They can not clean under the gum line (the most important part of the cleaning) or obtain any dental radiographs of problem areas.
There is no dog I know that would allow major cleaning under the gum line.
It is important to clean under the gum line to stop the development and progression of periodontal disease.
Anesthesia allows us to thoroughly clean all surfaces of all teeth, to clean under the gums, to explore for hidden dental disease and to take dental x-rays.
Your vet will need to anesthetize your dog so she can do a thorough job, including cleaning under the gum line.
It allows your veterinarian to clean under the gum line, where bacteria can lurk.
We need to be able to probe the teeth properly, clean under the gum line and there may be possible extractions needed.
Dentistry must be preformed under general anesthesia for proper evaluation of the oral cavity, deep cleaning under the gum line and to take x-rays.
Deep cleaning under the gum line with a curette, called root planing, to get at the bacteria and plaque in deep pockets
A full cleaning under the gum - line where periodontal disease lurks.
Without anesthesia, you're looking at an inability to clean under the gums, the inside surfaces of teeth and behind the back teeth.

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This floss is woven and tends to expand a bit when you use it — this allows it to fill the space under the gum line for more thorough cleaning
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.
«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.
All surfaces of the teeth and under the gum line will be cleaned.
Regular professional cleaning under general anesthesia, including areas under the gum line will help reduce that bacteria's contribution to periodontis.
Because, the periodontal disease is hidden below the gum line, a professional teeth cleaning with dental x-rays, under anesthesia is the only way to properly diagnose and treat periodontal disease.
If there [i] really [/ i] is dental disease (severe tartar, gum disease, etc.) that can be helped by a professional cleaning (under anesthesia) then there is no getting around it.
The anesthesia keeps them still and quiet so your pet dentist can expertly clean their teeth after taking x-rays, where your dog or cat needs to remain still for them to display under the gum health issues.
After placing a patient under anesthesia a technician performs a complete dental cleaning with an ultrasonic scaler that allows us to efficiently clean the crown of the tooth and most importantly below the gum line.
Without it, a thorough cleaning — especially under the gum line — can't be done.
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.
This is done under general anesthesia to allow for thorough examination and cleaning, including under the gum line.
A thorough cleaning of the teeth can be done, including the subgingival surfaces of the teeth (under the gum).
Manual Tartar Removal If your pet has a placid temperament it is not difficult to scrap the tartar from the teeth and clean under the margins of the gums at home.
Dental cleanings and surgery: Northern RI Animal Hospital provides comprehensive dental procedures, which are performed under general anesthesia and include a complete evaluation and therapeutic treatment of your pet's teeth and gums.
Anesthesia allows the veterinarian to chart the entire mouth, scale all surfaces of the tooth, scale under the gum line, extract (remove) diseased teeth only if necessary as well as clean and polish each tooth.
Veterinary dental experts continue to recommend — look for the VOHS seal and see your veterinarian for regular dental check - up and proper cleaning — including under the gum line!
It is recommended that you always try to prevent dental disease, but if your pet already shows signs of dental issues such as loose teeth, swelling gums or oral infection, a deep cleaning performed by your veterinarian under general anesthesia may be necessary.
The area under the gum line is also cleaned, and plaque and tartar scaled off with an ultrasonic cleaner followed by polishing to smooth the tooth surface.
In most cases, this means your dog will be placed under anesthesia so the veterinarian can clean deep under his gums.
Because proper dental cleaning involves scaling tartar right at and above the gumline, as well as probing all teeth for any signs of gum recession or tooth root decay, your pet will need to be under anesthesia.
Periodontal therapy may include gingival flaps to clean tartar and debris under the gum line, excising exess gingival tissue to eliminate a pocket or placement of a periodontal antibiotic which promotes healing and reattachment of the gingiva to the tooth.
Dog plaque is a film of bacteria that accumulates under the gums and hardens into tartar if not cleaned every day.
SANOS Veterinary Dental Sealant is a one - step application by the veterinarian that helps keep the subgingival gumline (under the gums, not the cosmetic visible crown) of dogs and cats clean.
SANOS ® is applied after every professional dental cleaning to protect under the gumline and the «difficult to reach» areas under the gums of the caudal teeth.
SANOS is applied after every professional dental cleaning to protect under the gumline and the «difficult to reach» areas under the gums of the back (caudal) teeth.
We can evaluate dental health, check for oral cancer or gum disease, and clean the teeth under anesthesia to remove bacteria - attracting tartar.
After cleaning, gum margins are examined for pockets, exposed roots or infection hidden under the gum - line and treated appropriately.
Once we clean above and below the gum line under anesthesia, there is a clean slate that you can build on by brushing their teeth regularly, which can help prevent problems in the future.
A highly trained veterinary technician will then clean off tarter build up and polish all surfaces of your pet's teeth, including under the gum line.
Any dentistry procedure, even simple cleaning, must be performed under general anesthesia in order to safely and properly scale under the gum line and polish the teeth.
Your pet's teeth are cleaned to remove plaque and tartar, particular attention is given to «hidden» problems under the gum line.
Mild gingivitis may respond well to home oral care, but moderate and severe gingivitis will require cleaning below the gum line under anesthesia.
The gentle nature of the scaler allows us to clean under the gumline and not irritate the gums.
If all your pooch needs is a cleaning, your vet will remove calculus above and below the gum line, smooth rough tooth surfaces, remove dead gum tissue, irrigate under the gum line, apply fluoride, and polish the teeth.
We also clean the teeth under anesthesia to keep bacteria from causing gum disease.
In addition, a thorough cleaning of each aspect of the tooth including the area under the gum must involve general anesthesia to be done correctly.
In an effective dental cleaning, veterinary professionals use an ultrasonic scaler to clean the teeth and under the gum line.
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