Infected
gums with periodontal disease are a source for bacteria to escape into the blood stream and infect the internal organs (heart valves, liver, kidneys, etc).
Infected
gums with periodontal disease is a source for bacteria to escape into the blood stream and infect the internal organs (heart valves, liver, kidneys, etc).
Not exact matches
«Regular dental visits provide opportunities for prevention, early detection, and treatment of
periodontal [
gum]
disease, which can potentially help
with blood - glucose control and preventing complications from diabetes,» Wu explained in an NYU news release.
Research suggests that the same antibacterial properties present in cranberry juice that fight off urinary tract infections may also protect against
periodontal disease, and I now recommend this drink for those
with gum disease too.
Since most
periodontal disease involves not just
gum inflammation and pocketing, but also loss of the bone height supporting the teeth, we can assume that this bone loss, along
with the
gum inflammation is involved
with the heart attack as well.
It is recommended for pets
with periodontal disease, stomatitis, gingivitis, red inflamed
gums and ulcerations.
Just like our human hygienists, we keep a solid record of the condition of your pet's teeth and
gums by closely examining each tooth individually for
periodontal disease with a dental probe.
Commonly diagnosed (as a matter of fact, the single most commonly diagnosed problem in veterinary medicine),
periodontal disease is a medical diagnosis and one that comes
with a treatment plan to help keep not only your dog's teeth and
gums healthy, but the entire body healthy.
Gum surgery and tissue regeneration surgery can be performed to save teeth affected
with advanced
periodontal disease.
Because, the
periodontal disease is hidden below the
gum line, a professional teeth cleaning
with dental x-rays, under anesthesia is the only way to properly diagnose and treat
periodontal disease.
In some cases, deeper areas of
periodontal disease with bone loss can be surgically treated to regenerate the bone, heal the void under the
gum line and save important teeth.
But experts now agree that canine - formulated toothpastes are important in maintaining stronger and healthier teeth while also protecting it together
with the
gums from the risk of developing
periodontal diseases in dogs.
Your vet should examine your dog's mouth and
gums, consider whether there is an issue
with poor digestion and try to rule out any serious issues such as gingivitis (
periodontal disease), diabetes, mouth cancer and kidney or liver
disease.
We now understand that the battle in dental
disease is actually being fought below the
gum line, and our focus now has become evaluating and treating the
periodontal pockets
with the treatment goal of preserving and reestablishing attachment, resulting in more teeth being saved.
Bad breath, medically known as «halitosis,» results from the bacterial infection of the
gums (gingiva) and supporting tissues seen
with periodontal disease (
periodontal = occurring around a tooth).
The study, conducted by Dr. Larry Glickman at Purdue, examined the records of nearly 60,000 dogs
with some stage of
periodontal disease and about 60,000 without, and revealed a correlation between
gum and heart maladies.
Most animals respond to
periodontal disease with receding
gums, however, dogs
with gingival hyperplasia have
gum tissue that proliferates in response to inflammation.
It is common for pets
with CRD to have
gum (
periodontal)
disease.
Dental scaling and polishing under anesthesia,
with full mouth radiographs to help identify
disease hiding under the
gums is used to treat and fight
periodontal disease in cats.
Thick tartar can mask the severity of the
periodontal disease, and even some pristine teeth might have harmful pockets in the
gum,
with tooth root decay below.
More than 85 percent of dogs and cats over 2 years of age are afflicted
with periodontal disease, an infection resulting from a build - up of plaque and tarter around the
gum line.
CoQ10 may also help pets
with periodontal disease by reducing the size and improving the health of
periodontal pockets in the
gums, as well as decreasing inflammation, redness, and bleeding,
Advanced
periodontal disease results in severe
gum recession
with the loss of supporting bone and subsequent loss of teeth.
With periodontal disease, the bacteria under the
gum line start to damage the bone around the teeth and the ligaments that fasten the teeth to the bone.
C - reactive protein also increases in dogs
with cancer and autoimmune
disease as well as in cases of bacterial infection,
gum (
periodontal)
disease, pancreatitis, arthritis and fat inflammation (panniculitis) and heartworm infection (ref).
Dogs
with dental problems may benefit from specially formulated dry food made for dental health, which can help decrease
periodontal disease by massaging the teeth and
gums.
It would be impossible to clean this area on an awake dog or cat, but this is where
periodontal disease begins
with bacteria «living» below the
gum tissue.
Even a dog
with perfectly white teeth can have deteriorative plaque under the
gums that will eventually cause gingivitis, then
periodontal disease, an incurable condition.
A cat
with stage 1
periodontal disease in one or more of its teeth, for example, will exhibit gingivitis without any separation of the
gum and tooth.
TropiClean Fresh Breath Clean Teeth Oral Care Gel is made
with all natural ingredients to help fight
gum disease and promote
periodontal wellness.
The result of
periodontal disease is discomfort, pain, and
gum and bone destruction, coupled
with eventual tooth loss.
As
with people, the main culprit is a build - up of plaque, which eventually hardens into tartar, leading to gingivitis (inflammation of the
gums) and
periodontal disease.
Accumulation of plaque and tartar on the teeth and
gums leads to inflammation of the
gums, tooth decay and other issues associated
with periodontal disease.
Proficiencies Review and update medical histories noting changes in dental health Perform intra / extra-oral exams and
periodontal evaluations Remove plaque, tartar, and bacteria above and below
gum line Apply anti-cavity agents such as fluoride and sealants Treat gingivitis and periodontitis Implement cavitron, piezo, and titan sonic scalers Hand scale
periodontal patients
with type 1 to type IV periodontitis
disease Perform x-rays, digital imaging, and interpret radiographs Administer local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide Instruct patient in home care specially tailored for individual patient needs Schedule patient appointments through Dentrix software