Ultrasonic and hand scaling to remove
plaque and tartar above and below the gum line.
Not exact matches
Using scaling tools,
plaque and tartar are removed from your pet's teeth both
above and below the gum line.
Since dogs can't brush for themselves,
and if one of the
above two reasons applies to you, there are some things you can do to keep
tartar and plaque to a minimum:
Even with regular brushing
plaque and tartar are deposited on the tooth surface, out of sight,
above and below the gumline,.
At West Flamingo Animal Hospital, we use modern
and safe ultrasound technology to clean each tooth thoroughly, both
above and below the gum line to eliminate
plaque,
tartar,
and gum discoloration.
First, only the visible
tartar above the gum line is removed, leaving
plaque and tartar below the gum line which will continue to cause periodontal problems.
This
tartar accumulates
above and below the gum line leading to inflammation (gingivitis)
and further accumulation of
plaque which leads to periodontal diseases.
Supra - gingival (
above the gum line)
plaque and tartar removal using calculus removing forceps, hand instruments,
and power scaling equipment.
Like we discussed
above, it is this
plaque and tartar below the gum line that is the cause of periodontal disease.
This consists of a thorough exam of the entire mouth, removal of
plaque and tartar both
above and below the gum line,
and polishing of the crowns of all of the teeth.
You can can also apply OraVet Treatment to help prevent
plaque and tartar buildup
above and below the gum line.
If no such problems are found, your pet's teeth are scraped
above and below the gum line — meaning all
plaque and tartar is gently removed
and rinsed away.
A thorough cleaning removes
plaque and tartar both
above and below the gum line.
Proficiencies Review
and update medical histories noting changes in dental health Perform intra / extra-oral exams
and periodontal evaluations Remove
plaque,
tartar,
and bacteria
above and below gum line Apply anti-cavity agents such as fluoride
and sealants Treat gingivitis
and periodontitis Implement cavitron, piezo,
and titan sonic scalers Hand scale periodontal patients with type 1 to type IV periodontitis disease Perform x-rays, digital imaging,
and interpret radiographs Administer local anesthetic agents
and nitrous oxide Instruct patient in home care specially tailored for individual patient needs Schedule patient appointments through Dentrix software