# 2 If your pet has bad breath this is a good indicator
of advanced periodontal disease & you should have them examined.
This feeds the fire
of advancing periodontal disease.
Not exact matches
To prevent gingivitis and the more
advanced stages
of periodontal disease, it's vital to prevent plaque from accumulating on and around the teeth.
While the beginning states
of periodontal disease are associated with plaque and tartar, the most
advanced stages can actually affect internal organs.
While giving dry kibbles can help prevent, or at least minimize, the development
of periodontal diseases,
advancing age is always characterized by the deterioration
of the integrity
of tissues, bones and teeth included.
Preventing gingivitis and more
advanced stages
of periodontal disease starts with keeping plaque from accumulating on and around the area
of the teeth.
Plaque and tartar that build - up on your pet's teeth can lead to bacterial infections, and gingivitis, which can progress to more
advanced forms
of periodontal disease.
Oragel and Doxirobe products are available for
advance treatment
of periodontal disease and plaque.
Untreated gingivitis can progress to a more
advanced form
of periodontal disease, a bacterial infection that, if left untreated, can cause the loss
of teeth.
Teeth with
advanced periodontal disease may require specialized methods to completely clean, which could involve
periodontal surgery by one
of our doctors.
In fact, risk
of premature death is twice as high in people under 50 years
of age with
advanced periodontal disease.
Advanced periodontal disease results in severe gum recession with the loss
of supporting bone and subsequent loss
of teeth.
Crowding
of these teeth can predispose to quickly
advancing periodontal disease.
Since a large percentage
of our pets suffer from gingivitis or even more
advanced periodontal disease, this tool is vital for veterinarians and veterinary dentists.
In more
advanced forms
of periodontal disease, namely periodontitis, one will see recession and destruction
of the supporting alveolar bone.
The study, conducted by the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition and published in BMC Vet Research, examined the progression
of periodontal disease in miniature schnauzers and found that without effective and frequent oral care dental
disease developed rapidly and
advanced even more quickly with age.
Should
advanced periodontal disease or other dental health issues be uncovered during your pet's procedure, the extraction
of one or more teeth may be necessary to prevent the progression
of the
disease or further problems.
This is often performed when
advanced periodontal disease has left your dog or cat's tooth unstable due to loss
of bone or other supporting structures.
Common referrals include
advanced periodontal disease, feline tooth resorption and stomatitis, fractured teeth, dental radiography and
advanced imaging, maxillofacial trauma, oral cancer and high - risk anesthesia candidates in need
of dental care.
A detailed intraoral examination is essential in this
advanced form
of periodontal disease.
All breeds, and especially small or toy breeds, four years
of age or older that have never had oral care are prone to
advanced periodontal disease.
An
advanced stage
of periodontal disease has very severe health problems on the dental hygiene
of the dog.
During the examination, our veterinary professionals will thoroughly examine your pet for symptoms
of periodontal disease, and may even use
advanced equipment (such as dental radiographs) in order to see its spread in ways that a visual check can't!