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.
Not exact matches
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.