So if you notice bad breath or
other signs of dental disease, schedule an appointment with your veterinarian.
Other signs of dental disease:
Not exact matches
While
dental disease is extremely common (and needs treatment), bad breath may be a warning
sign of disease somewhere
other than in the mouth.
The mouth should be opened and the tongue noticed for ulcers or
other secondary
signs of dental disease.
Other clinical
signs of dental disease include:
Sometimes pets will show a few noticeable
signs of dental disease such as bad breath, or
other sings usually secondary to pain (loss
of appetite, drooling, pawing, etc).
There are
other signs of dog
dental disease that are not as noticeable as tartar or gum inflammation around the dog's teeth.
Unfortunately,
other than bad breath, there are few
signs of the
disease process evident to the owner, and professional
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Multiple dogs exhibit
signs of neglect, including
dental disease and dehydration, among
other medical issues.
We are most concerned with
signs of gingivitis, broken teeth, periodontal
disease and
other painful
dental and oral lesions.
The result is bad breath, reddened gums, and
other common
signs of dental disease.
Some cats with
dental disease and / or stomatitis may have obvious
signs of disease, but in
other cases,
signs may be subtle even when
disease and pain are severe.
The symptoms
of dental disease can be far less obvious than with
other health problems that your pet may be having, but there are some
signs that you can look for.
During every exam, I always analyze the teeth and look for
signs of periodontal
disease, malocclusion, masses or
other dental problems.
Unfortunately,
other than bad breath, there are few
signs of the
disease process evident to the owner, and professional
dental cleaning and periodontal therapy often comes too late to prevent extensive
disease or to save teeth.
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signs of gum
disease or
other dental issues?
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A
dental hygienist cleans teeth, examines patients for
signs of oral
disease and provides
other preventative
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