It may
indicate periodontal disease, one of the most common conditions affecting dogs and cats.
(A grade of 0
indicates no periodontal disease).
Lack of appetite, drooling, foul odor to the mouth, inflamed or very red gums are just some of the symptoms
indicating periodontal disease.
Plus, by looking in your pet's mouth while you are brushing, you will be more aware of any oral abnormalities (oral masses, bad breath, missing teeth) or the increased redness of the gums that
indicates periodontal disease and the need for a trip to the «Animal Dentist.»
Not exact matches
«The findings
indicate that
periodontal therapy has a systemic impact beyond treating gum
disease.
Recent research
indicates that 85 % of all dogs and cats over four years of age have
periodontal disease.
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.
Research
indicates that more than 85 % of dogs and cats over 4 years old suffer from
periodontal disease, a condition in which bacteria attack the soft tissues in the mouth.
Any noticeable oral odor
indicates that your pet is suffering from
periodontal disease, even if his teeth are sparkling white.
• Stage 3
indicates a more severe case of
periodontal disease.
· If we can see more than 25 % of your cat?s tooth root exposed, or if we see swelling or drainage
indicating an abscess or infection deep in the tooth root, we can presumptively diagnose stage III
periodontal disease, but it can be confirmed with dental x-rays.
Excessively deep pockets
indicate more severe
periodontal disease.
Periodontal probing will reveal any «pockets» of
periodontal disease and
indicate the need for dental radiographs.
Extraction of the abnormal tooth is
indicated to help prevent
periodontal disease.
There are signs that you can watch for which might
indicate your pet is suffering from dental or
periodontal disease:
While your pet's «smile» is beautiful to you, a recent study
indicated that 85 % of dogs and cats over one year have the beginnings of
periodontal disease but only 3 % of dogs and 1 % of cats get treatment.
Bad breath could
indicate the presence of
periodontal disease.
Although
periodontal diseases have not been «officially» recognized as a complication of DM, the scientific evidence available
indicates that poor metabolic control may increase the risk of gingivitis and periodontitis [2]; these
periodontal pathologies have also been asso - ciated with diverse systemic
diseases closely related to DM, such as cardiovascular
diseases, obesity and metabolic syndrome [3][4].