Is
periodontal disease present?
A little known fact is that 85 % of dogs and cats before the age of three already have significant
periodontal disease present.
Dr. Jennifer H.: A little known fact is that 85 % of dogs and cats before the age of three already have significant
periodontal disease present.
This is simply not practical in pets so when there is significant
periodontal disease present, the best treatment option is to extract the effected tooth.
Not exact matches
Michaud noted that the findings were particularly interesting in light of research, including a recent study in Science, which determined that colorectal cancer tissues contain bacteria that are
present in the mouth, including bacteria that have been associated with
periodontal disease.
Research suggests that the same antibacterial properties
present in cranberry juice that fight off urinary tract infections may also protect against
periodontal disease, and I now recommend this drink for those with gum
disease too.
Selective extraction of those affected teeth may be required to allow more space between the teeth, remove the teeth or soft tissue trauma which will decrease any oral pain
present and remove further trauma and help decrease the progression of
periodontal disease.
But did you know that
periodontal disease is
present in 80 % of cats and dogs by the time they are 5 years old?
When
periodontal disease is
present, the goal is not necessarily to save all the teeth.
Groups that believe that
periodontal disease is the root of general health issues point out that marker chemicals of generalized inflammation (C - ractive proteins) are
present in the blood of humans and animals with
periodontal disease even before heart or kidney problems occur.
Dental x-rays help Dr. Lima to see if
periodontal disease is
present and if so, at what stage.
Normal
periodontal disease (of the teeth and gums) is not necessarily
present.
Grade 4: Severe
periodontal disease and advanced periodontitis is
present.
It can be difficult to confirm this as the cause of problems, even with clear evidence that
periodontal disease is
present.
When
periodontal disease is
present, the surface of the gums is weakened.
When we measured the depth of the pocket on this tooth it was obvious from the bleeding and the depth of the probe that
periodontal disease is
present and a radiograph is needed
The clinical signs noted previously i.e. gingivitis, halitosis, mobile teeth, etc. may give the initial indication
periodontal disease is
present, but the standard for accurate diagnosis and follow - up monitoring, is
periodontal probe depth measurement and oral radiography (dental x-rays).
An animal must be restrained throughout the process and the scaling of the teeth is painful, especially if there is any inflammation of the gums or if
periodontal disease is
present.
Damage that occurs when
periodontal disease is
present often requires extensive treatment and extractions, which will also require anesthesia to treat.
The stage of
periodontal disease is based on the amount of bone loss
present.
Did you know that
periodontal disease is
present in most cats over the age of 3?
If your pet displays any of these signs, serious
periodontal disease may be
present.
If
periodontal disease is
present, the next step is for your pet to have a professional veterinary dental cleaning.