Sentences with phrase «for abnormal teeth»

Once under anesthesia, your veterinarian will perform a thorough oral examination of the mouth, teeth and gums, checking for abnormal teeth, loose or missing teeth, mouth ulcers, abscesses of the teeth, sites of infection and other problems.

If he is rejecting treats, he may just not like them or they may be spoilt; check inside his mouth for any abnormal tooth placement, otherwise visit your Veterinarian.

Not exact matches

Like with adults, brushing teeth after every meal is ideal, but if that is not an option, at least twice a day is recommended, and you'll want to regularly check your child's mouth for discoloration, spots, or anything seemingly abnormal.

The areas of missing teeth in the mouth need to be X-rayed, looking for abnormal development of the permanent tooth.

During the exam, the animal is assessed for lumps and bumps, discharge from the eyes / nose, abnormal teeth, irregular heart / lung sounds and so on.

Knowing how the teeth should line up in a normal occlusion for each skull type makes it easier to identify abnormal occlusions.

Treatment is often required for problems due to abnormal growth or when adult teeth replace puppy teeth.»

Crown height reduction can often be curative in the beginning stages of dental disease when accompanied by diet correction and other preventive measures.1 — 3 However, in cases of moderate to severe dental disease, crown height reduction procedures will need to be performed repeatedly.1 - 3 Overgrown incisors or cheek teeth should be trimmed using a dental bur or trimming forceps (FIGURE 6A) designed specifically for crown reduction.1 - 3 Nail trimmers, rongeurs, and other manual cutting tools should never be used to perform crown height reduction.2, 3 Root damage, tooth fractures or splinters, and abnormal regrowth are likely to occur when using improper equipment.2, 3 Crown reduction performed without sedation or anesthesia is difficult and often done blindly, resulting in missed sharp points or spurs and injury to the gums, cheeks, or tongue.1 - 3 Rabbits with moderate to severe dental disease should be anesthetized, allowing crown reduction and reshaping to be performed with a low - speed dental bur while protecting soft tissues with bur guards and dental spatulas.1 — 3 (FIGURE 6B)

If you find any retained teeth, or if you suspect your kitten has an abnormal bite, bring him to your veterinary clinic immediately for an oral examination.

When this happens, the baby tooth occupies the place in the mouth that is meant for the permanent tooth, forcing the permanent tooth to erupt at an abnormal angle or in an abnormal position.

In addition, your pet's mouth will be examined prior to the dental procedure to help look for evidence of pain, bad breath, drooling, abnormal teeth, inflammation, oral tumors, ulcers or other dental problems.

A veterinarian should also listen to a cat's heart and lungs, examine his mucus membranes, check his teeth and ears, and check for the presence of parasites and abnormal growths.

For example, although root resorption, tooth resorption, and impacted teeth can not be seen without radiographs, the bone loss that was noted radiographically could be the same finding that was charted as an abnormal probing depth, which would make this finding less significant because it was diagnosed clinically during the periodontal probing examination and would have been treated or further evaluated after clinical evaluation.

Some species, like ferrets and bearded dragon lizards, actually should have annual dental cleanings — just like dogs, cats and people — to thoroughly remove built - up plaque and tartar and to examine teeth closely for signs of infection, abnormal wear, fractures or looseness.

For example, a nasal discharge could result from an infection with other bacteria (such as Bordetella bronchiseptica) or it could be the result of an abnormal tooth root.