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.
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
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.»
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
A full
cleaning under the
gum -
line where periodontal disease lurks.
In an effective dental
cleaning, veterinary professionals use an ultrasonic scaler to
clean the teeth and
under the
gum line.
Without sedation, it is not possible to properly
clean under a pet's
gum line with any tool.
Cleaning the tooth surfaces
under the
gum line is the most critical part of a dental procedure; this is where periodontal disease is active.
One of the most important areas in an animal's mouth to
clean is the sub-gingival pockets (
under the
gum line of all teeth.).
And please do not subject your cat to anesthesia - free dental
cleanings which provide very little benefit since the problems are
under the
gum line and these «awake»
cleanings only serve to stress your cat and your pocketbook for very little, if any, benefit.
Pets who receive dental
cleanings (always
under general anesthesia), will also receive full mouth dental X-rays to allow us to identify problems that may be imminent
under the
gum line.
This allows us to ensure your pet's safety, scale and polish all sides of each tooth, and
clean up
under the
gum line.