This chronic
infection under the gum line will lead to abscessed teeth and can harm the heart, kidneys and other vital organ systems.
In addition to loose teeth,
infection under the gum line can spread to the liver, kidneys and heart.
Infections under the gum line can also spread to the liver, kidneys and heart, negatively impacting your pet's overall health.
Whether you can or can not actually see tarter on your pet's teeth, they may be suffering from a bacterial
infection under the gum line.
Not exact matches
The pills keep the
gum infection and smelly mouth
under control.
Most dental problems occur
under the
gum line, including tooth root
infection and tooth resorption.
2) The plaque and tarter will be left
under the
gum line where it will continue to harvest
infection and cause problems for your pet's dental health.
Periodontal disease is an
infection of the
gums caused by the build - up of plaque on the tooth surface and
under the
gum line.
During this procedure, the tartar and calculus on your dog's teeth is scraped completely away, and the roots
under the
gum line are probed for any open pockets of
infection.
It is recommended that you always try to prevent dental disease, but if your pet already shows signs of dental issues such as loose teeth, swelling
gums or oral
infection, a deep cleaning performed by your veterinarian
under general anesthesia may be necessary.
Some of those underlying problems can be
infection, abscesses, or root and / or pulp damage
under the
gums line.
The result of this is various periodontal
infections that can lead to the occurrence of abscesses (pockets of pus
under the
gums).
The bacteria usually build up
under the
gum line and teeth roots and causes an
infection that can lead to bone degeneration, tooth rotting and loss, and in more serious cases, it can lead to disease of major organs.
Plaque and tartar build up are followed by gingivitis (
infection of the
gums due to bacteria build up
under the
gum line) and then periodontal disease.
After cleaning,
gum margins are examined for pockets, exposed roots or
infection hidden
under the
gum - line and treated appropriately.
If allowed to progress without treatment, the
infection can travel through the bone of the upper jaw and break out as an abscess either on the
gums over the tooth, or on the skin
under the eye.
As the pocket worsens from the subgingival (
under the
gum)
infection, it will cause the tooth to loosen and may even reach the root area and cause a root abscess.
Once
under anesthesia, your veterinarian will perform a thorough oral examination of the mouth, teeth and
gums, checking for abnormal teeth, loose or missing teeth, mouth ulcers, abscesses of the teeth, sites of
infection and other problems.
Bacteria - laden plaque and tartar on the teeth can spread
under the
gums, causing them to separate from the teeth and form pockets where
infection can readily breed.
«You care most about what's happening
under the
gum - line where hidden
infection and pain resides,» explains Dr. Jean Batigg, DVM, DAVDC of ADCNW.
A build - up of tartar will get
under the
gums where
infection can then become established.
Just as in people, tartar and disease builds up
under the
gums and, left untreated, leads to serious
infections.