Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is the name for a
range of oral health problems ranging from gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) to the more serious periodontitis (where gums pull away from the teeth and serious infection can result).
«Basing a virtual dental home in a school, a nursing home or other community setting allows dental hygienists to prevent or treat the
majority of oral health problems on site, and also brings prevention information to patients, families and caregivers.
IMPORTANT: Even if your cat isn't showing
signs of oral health problems, it's worth asking your veterinarian for a dental checkup and advice on how to clean your cat's teeth to prevent problems in the future.
Saliva helps to protect teeth from decay and erosion, so dehydration and drying of the mouth could increase the
risk of oral health problems.
If your pet already shows signs
of an oral health problem, whether it's an abscess, a broken or fractured tooth, or the existence of dental disease, either early onset or advanced, Noah's Westside also has all of the tools, services and experience needed to address the problem and provide the appropriate course of treatment.