There is a lot going
on under the gum line that can not be seen without XRays!
Not exact matches
Most dental disease is found
under the
gum line and may not be detectable
on physical or visual examination alone.
Many teeth that tend to look normal
on the outside can have significant amounts of disease
under the
gum line.
This vital diagnostic tool allows us to evaluate dental structures
under the
gum line that are not visible
on oral exam.
For starters, dental disease starts
under the
gum line and this is the cause for gingivitis, even if there is not a significant amount of tartar
on the tooth.
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.
When tartar and plaque buildup
on the teeth, the toxins they contain often seep
under the
gum line and into the bloodstream, wreaking havoc
on the organs that then filter the blood, including the liver, kidneys, and heart, especially.
Once we clean above and below the
gum line under anesthesia, there is a clean slate that you can build
on by brushing their teeth regularly, which can help prevent problems in the future.
Our veterinarians then go over any abnormalities
on the oral exam and may request dental x-rays to see if further treatment is needed, since many teeth that look normal
on the outside can have significant disease
under the
gum line.
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.