Sentences with phrase «damage the tooth structure»

Not exact matches

Once the protective outer layer becomes broken, whether it's a result of advanced decay or drilling by a dentist, the structure of the tooth is permanently damaged and healing becomes very difficult and often impossible.

If the progress of periodontal inflammation is not halted, the supporting structures of the teeth, including the surrounding bone, are damaged and, ultimately, destroyed.

The continuing inflammation can also damage the various structures that are holding the teeth into their respective sockets.

Moderate disease is characterized by damage to the gums, bone and other structures that support the teeth.

If left untreated, this gingivitis will progress, leading to damage of the supporting structures of the tooth, tooth loss, abscesses (pockets of infection) and even bone infections into the surrounding structures.

When tartar builds up near the gum line, it allows bacteria [to] enter beneath the gum line, damaging the support structures of the teeth.

The pH change in the mouth allows bacteria to live below the gingival surface where the bacteria causes infection, damage to teeth, and to other underlying structures.

Your cat's teeth may appear whiter after the procedure, but it is impossible to clean beneath the gum line without anesthesia, and that's where the bacteria that cause bad breath, periodontal disease and damage to roots and supporting bone structure occur.

This bacteria damages the oral structures that support your pet's teeth.