The age of the patient, extent of infection, amount of tooth or root damage,
periodontal health of the tooth, duration of pulp exposure and importance of the tooth will help decide which treatment is best.
Not exact matches
When you have a clear sense
of how you are managing your oral
health over time, you have the best chance
of enjoying a lifetime with minimal
tooth or
periodontal issues.
In a 2006 study in the Journal
of Periodontology, women who had stress - related depression and exhaustion had increased levels
of plaque around their
teeth, inflammation
of their gums, and inflammatory proteins in their saliva — «suggesting that depression might affect immune function,» the authors wrote, «which could lead to impaired
periodontal health.»
«Dental X-rays are really important to assessing
periodontal disease and the
health of teeth below the gum line.
During the procedure
teeth are probed to evaluate
periodontal health, tartar is removed from above and below the gumline, enamel is polished, a sealant is applied, and radiographs are taken
of any
teeth that do not appear healthy.
In severe cases,
periodontal inflammation leads to bone loss, and possibly even
tooth loss, causing severe damage to the
health of your pet's mouth.
Almost all dogs over 2 years
of age have
periodontal disease (bacteria in the mouth which is destroying gums, ligaments, bone and
teeth, plus increasing the risk
of other
health problems).
Brushing your bichon's
teeth as part
of his daily grooming session will help to remove plaque, slow the progression
of tartar development, reduce the risk for
periodontal disease and preserve his internal organ
health.
The patient's overall
health, the cost
of specific treatments, and the owner's willingness to provide home oral hygiene must be taken into account prior to performing
periodontal therapy - without likelihood
of diligent homecare subsequently,
periodontal therapy is not indicated, and severely involved
teeth should be extracted.
As
tooth health declines it can lead to very painful conditions such as
periodontal disease, infections
of the mouth, and dead or dying
teeth.
The patient's overall
health, the cost
of specific treatments, and the owner's willingness to provide home oral hygiene must be taken into account prior to performing
periodontal therapy — without likelihood
of diligent home care subsequently,
periodontal therapy is not indicated, and severely involved
teeth should be extracted.
Dentistry: The mainstay
of periodontal health in animals as well as humans is
teeth brushing, which is both the least expensive and most optimal manner in which to maintain the longevity
of our pet's
teeth.
As commentor above says that the damage done to an animals
health from
periodontal disease is worse than the risks
of complications from anesthetic during
teeth cleaning — I agree.
There are many factors that influence the development
of periodontal disease: age, diet, shape
of teeth, occlusion, bacterial flora, immune status, general
health, genetic predisposition, lack
of oral hygiene, size and shape
of dental arches, breed and chewing habits or motion.
Just as oral
health is important for excellent
health in humans, dogs too, require a healthy oral cavity and
teeth so they will be adequately protected from a variety
of systemic diseases associated with canine
periodontal disease.
If preventative dental
health is not practiced and
periodontal therapy — which includes the scaling, root planning, curettage, and extraction
of teeth — is ignored, your pet may become more susceptible to other
health complications.»
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.
An easy to follow (easy is the key to success) oral
health care regimen is extremely important for your cat's long - term
health and also reduces the likelihood
of periodontal disease, discomfort for your cat, and costly
teeth cleaning visits to the vet, which usually require general anesthetic.
Although it may take a bit
of patience to get your dog accustomed to having his
teeth brushed, the
health advantages
of preventing severe
periodontal disease is well worth it.
Dental pain is very severe and anything we can do to prevent
periodontal diease,
tooth loss and maintain gum
health is part
of truly loving our pets.
Should advanced
periodontal disease or other dental
health issues be uncovered during your pet's procedure, the extraction
of one or more
teeth may be necessary to prevent the progression
of the disease or further problems.
The dog toothpaste also helps in bad breath and prevent occurrence
of periodontal disease by enabling
health teeth and gums.
The toothpaste also helps in bad breath and prevent occurrence
of periodontal disease by enabling
health teeth and gums.
An at - home oral healthcare program is important to maintain the
health of your pet's
teeth and help prevent future
periodontal disease.
* Gorrel and Rawlings (The role
of tooth - brushing and diet in the maintenance
of periodontal health in dogs.
According to medical experts, the
health risks
of smokeless tobacco include increased risks
of pancreatic cancer, greater incidence
of tobacco addiction, and development
of leukoplakia (white leathery patches on the gum or inside
of the cheek), and gum recessions,
teeth abrasions and
periodontal bone loss.