Like dentists for humans, animal dentists diagnose and treat
oral infections and disease.
Not exact matches
Her health is not good, but by injecting insulin twice a day
and taking a handful of
oral medications, she has avoided the worst complications of diabetes: kidney
disease, heart attack, stroke, blindness,
and chronic
infections that lead to foot amputation.
«We noticed that
oral microbes are relatively enriched in gut microbiomes of patients with several
diseases such as inflammatory bowel
disease (IBD), HIV
infection,
and colon cancer compared with healthy individuals.»
Oral caries
disease is one of the most prevalent
and costly bacterial
infections in humans.
There are dozens
and dozens of different contributors to Alzheimer's, including: chronic inflammation, Lyme
disease,
infections including
oral bacteria, leaky gut, too many trans fats, too much sugar, low estradiol, low testosterone, low thyroid hormones.
Non-Acidified MMS: Medical - type patents describe the use of stabilised sodium chlorite in
oral, topical
and intravenous applications for treating autoimmune
diseases and chronic
infections, also hepatitis
and lymphoma,
and for neutralising the neuro - toxic effects of acetaldehyde produced by Candida
and other fungi.
Therefore, properly identifying
and treating this hidden chronic
oral infection along with your other full body wellness programs are extremely important if you are dealing with your own chronic
disease or illness.
The presence of
diseased incisors act as areas of
infection and the sharp edges cause soft tissue damage
and oral ulcers.
Another high - tech piece of equipment is the cold laser therapy machine, used to treat pulled muscles, torn cruciate ligaments, ear
infections, hip dysplasia, degenerative joints
and arthritis,
and it aids the healing process of periodontal
disease after doing intra
oral surgery.
Familiarize your dog with a tooth brush
and handling of its mouth at an early age; for small dogs this is extremely important since dental
disease (including periodontitis, tooth loss
and systemic
infection from
oral bacteria) often takes a huge toll on their health in their later years
Other symptoms of
oral disease in pets that owners often fail to recognize include chronic eye
infections, frequent sneezing, nasal discharge
and chewing on one side of the mouth.
Dental
disease is painful
and puts pets at risk for further
infection in the
oral cavity
and rest of the body.
Oral cancers, infections, metabolic diseases (kidney disease, Diabetes Mellitus) are also potential causes for bad breath and oral health probl
Oral cancers,
infections, metabolic
diseases (kidney
disease, Diabetes Mellitus) are also potential causes for bad breath
and oral health probl
oral health problems.
Left untreated, dental
disease can cause bad breath,
oral pain
and infection, tooth decay
and loss, diminished quality of life
and even
infection of other organs.
In fact, if you neglect your pet's
oral health of your pet, some serious health problems may arise,
and in turn, these may give rise to kidney failure,
oral infections, heart,
and liver
diseases.
Oral infections are dangerous as they can lead to other life - threatening
diseases such as kidney, liver,
and heart failure.
Common
diseases seen in most species of lizards include dysecdysis (abnormal shedding), eye
infections,
infection of the
oral mucous membranes, follicular stasis, constipation, cloacal prolapses
and internal parasites.
Tri-Heart ® Plus is an
oral antiparasitic medication for use in dogs indicated for prevention of heartworm
disease by eliminating the tissue stage of heartworm larvae (Dirofilarfa immitis) for a month (30 days) after
infection and for the treatment
and control of ascarids (Toxocara canis, Toxocara leonina)
and hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Uncinaria stenocephala, Ancylostoma braziliense).
The consequences to our pets of leaving dental
disease untreated can include
oral pain,
infection, loss of teeth, potential
infection to major body organs,
and of course a markedly diminished quality of life.
Diagnosing
oral disease through dental radiography (xray) allows us to treat painful conditions
and to clear up
infections that can lead to systemic issues such as heart, kidney
and liver
disease.
Infection from the
disease in the
oral cavity can spread harmful bacteria to the bloodstream
and affect the heart, lungs, liver,
and kidneys.
The
oral examination of your pet tells if your cat or dog is showing signs of periodontal
disease, gum
infection or inflammation, if there are tooth root abscesses,
and if the bones of your pet's mouth are weakened or
diseased.
Dental
disease can often attribute to
oral pain,
infection, as well as other underlying issues such as kidney, liver,
and heart
disease.
, calicivirusIs a virus that is an important cause of upper respiratory
infections and oral disease in cats., panleukopeniaIs a parvovirus very similar in structure to canine parvovirus.
Many canines suffer from cavities, gum
disease,
and other
oral infections that cause severe pain
and difficulty eating.
Flea control measures include: bathing, dipping, collars, Sentinel («flea birth control» - an
oral tablet that acts by sterilizing fleas), Capstar (
oral tablet offers rapid elimination of adult fleas, usually within 30 minutes), Comfortis (month - long chewable tablet that kills fleas
and prevents reinfestations), Advantage topical (kills fleas up to thirty days with monthly application), Frontline topical (kills fleas
and ticks), Revolution topical (heartworm preventative
and kills fleas
and ticks as well), Vectra topical (works by killing adult fleas, preventing development of immature flea stages,
and repelling ticks
and mosquitoes), Trifexis (monthly chewable tablet for dogs that kills fleas, prevents heartworm
disease,
and treats / controls adult hookworm, roundworm
and whipworm
infections),
and - very important - treating the environment with carpet powders, foggers, or sprays.
In addition to the usual suspects such as bad breath gingivitis,
and periodontal
disease, poor
oral hygiene can lead to tonsillitis, pharyngitis (sore throat), kidney
infections,
and infections involving the heart valves.
Oral disease serves as a constant seed of bacterial
infection capable of transferring anywhere in the body by way of the blood stream, the highest risk sites being the heart valves
and the kidneys.
«Good
oral hygiene can help prevent
diseases or secondary
infections, such as liver, heart, kidney
and joint
disease from bacteria originating in the mouth
and spreading through the body via the bloodstream.
Train staff to be alert to signs of respiratory
infection,
and provide written
and oral instructions for all staff members
and volunteers letting them know what to do if they notice a dog with signs of respiratory
disease (e.g. don't take that dog for a walk, notify medical staff, post a sign on the dog's run)
If left untreated, periodontal
disease progresses to plaque build up, gum recession, loosened teeth, bad breath, inflammation,
and bleeding of the gums,
and, eventually, loss of teeth,
oral infections,
and even poor overall health.
Pets with poor
oral hygiene can develop
infection, which can often lead to heart, lung,
and kidney
disease.
Oral infections can lead to systemic
disease and become detrimental to your pet's overall health.
Another issue to consider is the stress involved for some cats when
oral antibiotics are administered but, as stated above, 99 % of young cats exhibiting clinical signs of urinary tract
disease do not have a bladder
infection and, therefore, do not need to be treated with antibiotics.
Many pet owners are unaware of the fact that dental
disease can lead to painful
oral infections, tooth loss, problems eating
and bad breath.
Many pet owners are unaware of the fact that dental
disease can lead to painful
oral infections, tooth loss, problems eating,
and of course bad breath!
According to the American Veterinary Dental College dogs at risk include are those who are immune compromised, have an underlying cardiac, hepatic,
and renal
disease and dogs with severe
oral infection.
Oral bacteria is also linked to
infections of the upper respiratory tract, tonsillitis, pneumonia
and even heart
disease, all of which are life - threatening.
Advanced dental
disease can lead to tooth root abscesses, which are extremely painful, oro - nasal fistulas, tooth fractures, blindness (due to inflammation of the roots close to the eye),
oral cancer,
and osteomyelitis (
infection of the jaw bone).
Dental
disease or
oral problems can cause aching, pain
and infections that may lead to serious dentist bills.
Doctors treat
diseases,
infections and malformations of teeth, gums
and related
oral structures.
Proficiently assisted dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, orthodontic, endodontic, surgical
and periodontic procedures.Performed laboratory
and radiologic support functions such as preparing materials
and models.Expertly charted conditions of decay
and disease to prepare for diagnosis
and treatment by dentist.Administered local anesthetics
and removed sutures
and dressings.Gently
and skillfully took
and developed radiographs.Maintained proper graphical
and perio charting.Consistently followed protocols regarding quality assurance, biohazards,
infection control, charting
and emergencies.Delivered preoperative
and postoperative care.Greeted
and prepared patients for dental examinations.Properly sterilized dental equipment
and examination rooms in accordance with
infection control policies.Coordinated appointment schedules for both the dentist
and oral surgeon.Reviewed status of waiting room on a routine basis to ensure that patients were being seen in a timely fashion.Correctly arranged instrument trays prior to dental procedures
and surgeries.Duplicated x-rays when requested by insurance companies.
Probiotics have also been shown in some studies to be an effective treatment for diarrhea, lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome, vaginal yeast
infections,
oral thrush, Crohn's
disease,
and ulcerative colitis.