Another problem addressed by grafting is
receding gum tissue.
Not exact matches
Most animals respond to periodontal disease with
receding gums, however, dogs with gingival hyperplasia have
gum tissue that proliferates in response to inflammation.
This red, swollen
tissue can make
gums recede and eventually lead to tooth loss.
With time,
gum inflammation associated with canned diets causes the
tissues surrounding the teeth to
recede and the teeth to loosen.
With time,
gum inflammation associated with canned diets can causes the
tissues surrounding your pet's teeth to
recede, the teeth to loosen and their breath to have a bad odor.
In the most advanced stage of the disease, the
gum tissue will usually
recede and the roots of the teeth will be exposed.
If this tartar is not periodically removed by your veterinarian, it increases, becoming heavier and heavier, eventually undermining the
tissue and causing
receding gums.
If this plaque and tartar are not removed, it increases until it undermines the
tissue and causes
receding gums.