Sentences with phrase «get under the gums»

PetzLife products not only break down existing plaque and tartar, they get under the gum line to help fight off gum disease.

And while chewing will help with the surface of the teeth, it doesn't get under the gum lines like the bristles of a toothbrush, says Dr. Santiago Peralta, DVM, specializing in dentistry and oral surgery at Cornell University.

Brush from the gums to the tip of each tooth, or in a circular motion to get under the gums.

This includes getting under the gum line.

A build - up of tartar will get under the gums where infection can then become established.

Once the plaque gets under the gum, it starts causing inflammation («gingivitis»).

Although some pet grooming shops and veterinarians offer teeth cleaning without anesthesia, it is ineffective in getting under the gums, which is where most dental problems reside.

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The tongue could get traumatized / crushed if it advanced forward under the object so it learns to stay back behind the lower teeth / gum pad — this results into an abnormal swallowing pattern or tongue thrust.

If there [i] really [/ i] is dental disease (severe tartar, gum disease, etc.) that can be helped by a professional cleaning (under anesthesia) then there is no getting around it.

Plaque can also get up under the gum lines and destroy bone support to the tooth causing tooth loss.

People need to floss to get between teeth and under the gums.

Deep cleaning under the gum line with a curette, called root planing, to get at the bacteria and plaque in deep pockets

Also, in order to get a good under - the - gum cleaning you will need a dog that stays still, even if things get uncomfortable or painful.