During an exam your veterinarian will check
for inflammation of the gums caused by plaque and tarter build up.
Gingivitis is the name
for any inflammation of the gums.
Not exact matches
This acid reduces
inflammation, such as the swelling
of gums, making it the ideal remedy
for children going through the teething process.
For teething baby, this means pain relief and reduction
of the
inflammation of the
gums that accompanies teething.
It is extracted from the
gum of the Indian boswellia tree and has been in use
for centuries to treat joint pain and
inflammation.
Signs that there is a vitamin deficiency may include gingivitis, which is characterized by an
inflammation and bleeding
gums; dry skin; dry and splitting hair; easy bruising; a decreased ability to ward off infection, nosebleeds; and decreased rate
of healing
for wounds.
Beyond direct brain stimulation and poor digestion with local
inflammation, cow dairy may also be a source
of folate antibodies which can
gum up receptors responsible
for transporting this critical nutrient to the brain.
She'll be looking
for plaque accumulations on the teeth as well as signs
of gingivitis, or
inflammation in the
gums.
Then, your vet will examine your cat's mouth and teeth
for gum inflammation, signs
of excess tartar, and / or any tooth abnormalities or breakage.
A speculum will be used to keep the horse's mouth open so that your veterinarian can rinse out and examine each tooth, the
gums, tongue and all
of the mouth's tissues
for inflammation, odors, lesions, etc..
If your pet has Gingivitis (severe
inflammation of the gingiva or
gums), you may notice a preference
for chewing on one side
of the mouth, not chewing kibble or less interest in hard treats or dental chews.
He had been at a shelter
for over a year and had a severe case
of gingivitis / stomatitis (
inflammation of gums and entire oral cavity) requiring high doses
of steroids twice daily to control his pain and allow him to continue to eat.
This is important not only
for their own comfort, but also to allow the attending veterinarian or skilled technician to clean above and below the
gum line, scale, probe and polish all
of the teeth and assess the nature and extent
of gum inflammation and infection.
In addition, the
gums will be examined
for any sign
of disease or
inflammation.
A few drops
of fish oil like Nordic Naturals (1 teaspoon daily
for a cat or 30 lb dog, 1 tablespoon
for larger dogs) in the pet's food every day will help reduce any
gum inflammation.
At any sign
of gum inflammation, you should take your cat in
for a veterinary exam.
These food particles provide a breeding ground
for bacteria which may reproduce rapidly, causing not only
inflammation of the
gums but also irritation, infection, and bleeding.
As in humans, the presence
of bacteria causes bad breath (bacteria stinks), and the accumulation
of tartar causes irritation and
inflammation to the
gums around the dog's teeth (gingivitis, under the form
of red, swollen
gums), which in turn may lead to periodontal disease (the loss
of the connective tissue fibers, ligaments and bone surrounding the teeth and responsible
for supporting them) and eventually tooth loss due to gradual loss
of supporting structure — see photo, something known as gingival recession.
Symptoms
of this condition are bad breath, excessive drooling or pawing at the mouth in your dog or cat.During your dog or cat's dental exam, we will examine your pet's and teeth and
gums and check
for redness,
inflammation and bleeding.