According to the American Veterinary Dental College, periodontal disease
includes inflammation of gums, or gingivitis, and infection in bone and tissues around the teeth.
Periodontal diseases
include inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) and the loss of bone and soft tissue around the teeth (periodontitis).
Not exact matches
They
include: Dry and splitting hair,
inflammation and / or bleeding
of gums, easy bruising, quicker to become ill, nosebleeds, bone or joint pain and even rough, dry or scaly skin.
A: Signs
of vitamin deficiency
include dry and splitting hair; gingivitis (
inflammation of the
gums) and bleeding
gums; rough, dry, scaly skin; decreased wound - healing rate, easy bruising; nosebleeds; and a decreased ability to ward off infection.
Having some plaque on your teeth is perfectly normal, but if it gets out
of hand, it can cause various problems,
including bad breath,
gum inflammation, gingivitis and cavities.
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.
Too little vitamin C can lead to signs and symptoms
of deficiency,
including: Anemia, Bleeding
gums, Decreased ability to fight infection, Decreased wound - healing rate, Dry and splitting hair, Easy bruising, Gingivitis (
inflammation of the
gums), Nosebleeds, Possible weight gain because
of slowed metabolism, Rough, dry, scaly skin, Swollen and painful joints, Weakened tooth enamel.
Initial symptoms can
include fatigue (probably the result
of impaired carnitine biosynthesis), malaise, and
inflammation of the
gums [4,11].
Periodontal disease refers to a range
of conditions,
including gingivitis (
inflammation of the
gums) and periodontitis (loss
of bone and soft tissue around the teeth).
Often, I also see gingivitis, a thin, red stripe on the
gum line that indicates
inflammation or irritation on the
gums, and other signs
of periodontal disease,
including loose teeth and drooling.
Marked signs
of this ailment
include bad breath (halitosis),
inflammation and bleeding
of the
gums (gingivitis), and pain.
Periodontal disease is
inflammation and deterioration
of the structures surrounding the tooth,
including the
gums.
Periodontal Disease Plaque accumulation on the teeth, if untreated, leads to
inflammation of the
gums and destruction
of the tooth - supporting structures,
including bone.
Cats are prone to chronic diseases
of the mouth
including gingivitis (
inflammation of the
gums) and stomatitis (
inflammation of the oral mucous membranes, usually the back
of the mouth).
The most common side effects associated with chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinses
include an actual increase in calculus formation, stomatitis (an
inflammation of the mucosal lining
of the mouth and
gums), and an
inflammation of the salivary glands.
These problems
include the build up
of tartar or scale on the teeth,
gum inflammation or gingivitis and stomatitis, and serious periodontal disease and tooth - root abscesses.
Some
of the more common symptoms
of this cat health problem
include the following: Fever, Swollen lymph nodes, Pale
gums, Decreased appetite, Poor coat condition,
Inflammation of the mouth or
gums, Chronic conjunctivitis, Behavior changes, Problems with urination, Recurrent skin infections and Poor wound healing.
As a result
of gum inflammation, bacteria can enter the bloodstream and harm other parts
of the body
including the heart, liver, and kidneys.
Gingivitis - Stomatitus — This disease
includes not only gingivitis (
inflammation of the
gums) but also Stomatitus (
inflammation of the mouth lining).