cleaning without general anesthesia is an option for good - natured pets without serious
dental disease such as
Sometimes pets will show a few noticeable signs of
dental disease such as bad breath, or other sings usually secondary to pain (loss of appetite, drooling, pawing, etc).
Why is
dental disease such a big concern?
A regular dental check - up for your pet allows us to recognize problems early so we are able to prevent
dental disease such as: gingivitis, abscesses, tooth loss and decay, bone infections, tooth / bone fractures.
Conditions or treatments that may not be covered under the plan: • Routine care and well pet visits to the veterinarian • Vaccinations • Deworming • Dental care and
dental diseases such as gingivitis • Pre-existing conditions • Chronic illnesses lasting more than one year • Genetic testing and conditions • Cosmetic procedures such as tail docking and ear cropping • Alternative therapies such as acupuncture or holistic treatments • Organ transplants (source: petinsurancereviews.org)
Not exact matches
Poor
dental habits
such as making mistakes while brushing your teeth can lead to tooth decay, gum
disease, and, of course, the dreaded bad breath.
Research has shown untreated
dental decay and periodontal
disease increase the risk of complications during pregnancy
such as preterm births and low birth weight.
«Not only is diabetes a serious
disease with potentially devastating effects, but having diabetes along with other medical conditions greatly raises your risk for other conditions
such as heart
disease, stroke, depression, blindness and
dental (periodontal)
disease.»
Tooth decay has been found in a handful of other scavenging societies, but scientists have not found evidence of
such a high incidence of
dental disease in a group of this size.
If uncontrolled, high blood sugar can increase your risk of numerous health conditions,
such as kidney
disease, nerve damage, eye problems and
dental disease.
It also claims to provide relief from various organ problems
such as kidney problems, heart
diseases, and diabetes and even improving
dental quality and bone strength.
The probiotic approach in oral health is relatively new, and it is on of the safest treatments for various issues,
such as halitosis,
dental caries, gums
disease.
Instead of looking at people afflicted with
disease symptoms, this highly - respected dentist and
dental researcher chose to focus on healthy individuals, and challenged himself to understand how they achieved
such amazing health.
The Center's work will include, but is not limited to, providing support on topics
such as medical and
dental home access; health promotion and
disease prevention; emergency preparedness and environmental safety; trauma and toxic stress; developmental, behavioral, vision and hearing screening; and nutrition.
However, disability,
dental plans, vision, long - term care and catastrophic -
disease policies,
such as cancer insurance, will not disqualify you from having an HSA.
The long - term effects of
such a nutritionally - unsound diet contributed to
dental issues, allergies and kidney
disease, a problem that became apparent after Davis brought Sofie Jane to Dr. Davied for her checkup.
The bacteria in tartar can lead to
dental problems
such as gingivitis, periodontal
disease, and even the loss of teeth.
FIV positive cats are more prone to getting infections
such as upper respiratory, skin, and bladder infections, along with
dental disease.
The rabbit may present for another problem
such as GI stasis, an abscess, or an infected tear duct, which are all secondary to the primary
dental disease.
More visits allow for more time to discuss important topics with owners,
such as weight control, pain management and
dental disease.
Is it nutritional,
dental or due to another serious
disease such as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (equine Cushing's) or cancer?
Dental chews
such as cow hooves, sterilized beef bones, hard
dental chew plastic bones, or any other hard chews can break a
diseased dog's teeth.
Other cats have entirely the opposite problem — they lose weight as they age, sometimes as the result of kidney
disease, over-active thyroid glands, known as hyperthyroidism, but also conditions
such as heart
disease,
dental issues and diabetes.
Some of the main issues we deal with are: Osteoarthritis, Chronic valve
disease, Endocrine disorders
such as, diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism in cats, hypothyroidism in dogs and Cushing's
disease, chronic renal
disease in all species,
dental disease in all species, cancer.
They advise owners on a wide range of topics
such as infectious
diseases and conditions, or routine healthcare
such as vaccination, worming, flea treatments,
dental health and skincare.
Good
dental hygiene in your pet can prevent this
disease, as well as a number of serious secondary problems,
such as heart, kidney and liver
diseases, that can develop from infected gums.
Dental disease can be a contributing factor to protein - losing nephropathy and, as
such yes, if possible the
dental procedure should be rescheduled.
Annual
dental exams beginning at age 3 are also recommended to check for oral
disease such as: periodontal
disease, gingivitis, and swollen gums.
They raise money and coordinate community education programs, focusing on important health issues
such as pet overpopulation, heartworm
disease, proper
dental care, geriatric pet health care, and disaster preparedness.
Overfeeding dry foods to adult rabbits is a common cause of
diseases such as obesity, heart and liver problems, chronic diarrhoea,
dental and kidney
disease.
This occurs because of poorly formed valves, old age or valvular infections
such as those caused by
dental disease.
Regular
dental care
such as brushing and
dental chews is very important for small breed dogs who are prone to
dental disease.
For example; small breeds
such as dachshunds, chihuahuas and miniature pinchers are all highly susceptible to potentially dangerous
dental disease.
On the other hand, I've seen dogs and cats that were barely middle - aged with problems
such as arthritis, skin tumors,
dental disease and cataracts — again, all commonly associated with «normal» aging.
Good
dental hygiene, as well as animal dentistry, in your pet can prevent this
disease, as well as prevent a number of serious secondary problems,
such as heart, kidney and liver
diseases, that can develop from infected gums.
It is important to remember that there is a whole patient associated with the
diseased portion, and every patient should be examined and treated for concurrent pain,
such as that associated with
dental disease, joint
disease, and back pain need to be taken into account.
According to the AVMA, veterinarians are seeing an alarming increase in preventable conditions
such as diabetes, obesity, and
dental disease in pets.
Also there are new chew toys for
dental disease that remove plaque and reduce tartar formation
such as the Nyla Knot ® and the
Dental Exerciser ®.
When you neglect your dog's
dental health, you leave the door wide open for a number of preventable conditions
such as bad breath, gingivitis, periodontal
disease, tonsillitis, pharyngitis (sore throat), kidney infections, and infections involving the heart valves.
Usually these can be avoided with routine preventive check - ups, which can identify other problems,
such as hidden kidney or thyroid
disease or
dental disease before any signs occur.
This is
such a shame because this is one pet
disease that is totally preventable by providing good
dental care for our pets.
Senior animals and those that already have hypothyroidism, Cushing's
disease or compromised immune systems,
such as cats with feline leukemia or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), are at an even higher risk of health complications due to the bacteria in their mouths when
dental disease is present.
Your veterinarian may have prescribed a certain formulation because of health problems
such as
dental or urinary tract
disease.
Attending continuing education seminars on a range of topics,
such as animal
diseases and parasites, diagnostics, anesthesia monitoring and patient safety, critical care and emergency, advanced
dental techniques, integrative medicine and communication and leadership
They can develop significant infections in their mouths, and
dental disease can contribute to other health problems
such as heart
disease and kidney
disease.
Toxins from
dental disease can seep into the pet's bloodstream, potentially infecting and damaging other vital organs,
such as the liver, kidneys, and brain.
Cats are affected by many of the same
dental problems that affect dogs,
such as periodontal
diseases, fractured teeth, and oral growths.
Animals with pre-existing medical concerns
such as heartworm
disease or
dental disease have extended stays in shelters, longer than other animals.
Our pets are susceptible to some of the ailments that aging humans face,
such as cancer, diabetes, kidney complications, liver and intestinal disorders, arthritis,
dental disease and vision impairment.
This breed should not be fed a diet of wet food as it can cause
dental problems
such as gum
disease, tooth decay and malodorous breath.