Sentences with phrase «root abscesses»

Have your veterinarian check his teeth because tooth root abscesses sometimes erupt at different places on their face depending on how long their infected tooth root is.

Cats that suffer from root abscess or jaw fractures may be treated with either root canal therapy or tooth extractions based on the severity.

Fractured teeth are most often removed to prevent root abscesses and alleviate pain.

They may need an anesthetic in order to x-ray the jaw for root abscesses and file down the teeth.

Tooth root abscesses happen when plaque has been allowed to get underneath the gumline and travel into the root area.

Full mouth x-rays regularly result in the identification of problems that are not noticable to the naked eye such as tooth root abscesses, bone attachment loss, and resorbing teeth (see below).

As you have pointed out, dental disease is a large cause for concern and can range from broken teeth, tooth root abscess, dental resorptive lesions, infections or inflammatory conditions of the soft tissues of the mouth, etc etc..

The problem with this is that often the root may still be in place and can become infected — leading to painful tooth root abscesses.

Older pets often have dental disease, which can predispose them to tooth root abscesses.

Untreated tooth root abscesses can rupture into the nasal cavity, causing chronic nasal discharge and discomfort.

If this plaque is allowed to accumulate unchecked, it eventually causes a variety of dental conditions that range from mild discomfort and bad breath, all the way to root abscesses and difficulty eating.

Dental care is important because painful gums, loose and missing teeth, tooth root abscesses, and other oral problems can negatively impact a cat's health and quality of life.

Tiger Lily Carolina Greyhound Rhode Island Diagnosis: Tooth root abscess, lip infection Treatment: Sedation with treatment

In our homes, diets low in fiber may lead to the development of overgrown teeth, tooth root abscesses, and sharp spurs on teeth that are painful to chew with.

Pockets of infection can occur under the gum leading to further recession and possible tooth root abscesses.

The oral examination of your pet tells if your cat or dog is showing signs of periodontal disease, gum infection or inflammation, if there are tooth root abscesses, and if the bones of your pet's mouth are weakened or diseased.

Radiographs can reveal tooth root abnormalities, tooth root abscesses and bone loss, among many other things.

If the tooth is loose and radiographs demonstrate a loss of bone or a tooth root abscess, the tooth, unfortunately, will need to be extracted.

This can indicate tooth root abscess.

It is not uncommon for us to find unexpected diseases such as root disease, tooth root abscesses, resorptive lesions (cavities), retained baby teeth, bone cysts or other abnormalities of the jaw on dental xrays.

Over time, gums become red and bleed and the ligaments holding the teeth in the jaw weaken, causing permanent damage to the teeth themselves, as well as root abscesses.

Have you ever had a tooth root abscess?

The four most common reasons for needed a dental extraction are: tooth root abscesses, fractured teeth, resorptive lesions, and stomatitis.

When this happens, not only is the tooth exquisitely sensitive to hot and cold, but that open pulp cavity is basically a tract for bacteria that is normally in the mouth to travel directly into the root cavity where it causes tooth root abscesses and osteomyelitis.

We see a lot of dental disease in cats of all ages, even young cats, and because cats tend to mask pain or discomfort, you won't necessarily know that they have a tooth root abscess, or a resorpbtive lesion similar to a cavity.

X-rays help our doctors to diagnose cavities, tooth root abscesses, retained roots, etc..

We encourage all of our clients to participate in preventative oral hygiene programs such as brushing their pet's teeth daily, dental chews and the like; but there are times when a patient may require in - patient dental procedures under anesthesia to properly manage more severe cases of periodontal and gum disease; a fractured tooth; a tooth root abscess or possibly an extraction.

A dog with swelling of the face just below the eye may have may have a root abscess of the fourth premolar or first molar (these are the large scissor - like crushing teeth on the side of the cheek.)

Cats with tooth problems that affect the dental structures below the gum line are at risk of suffering from the pain of a tooth root abscess, an infection resulting in a painful swelling that often presents as a big lump under one of their eyes.

Owners are admonished to brush their animals teeth daily, teeth cleanings are advised regularly by veterinarians, and animals lose teeth to decay or root abscesses.

Not only is an exposed nerve extremely painful, it can also lead to a deep infection and root abscess.

As the pocket worsens from the subgingival (under the gum) infection, it will cause the tooth to loosen and may even reach the root area and cause a root abscess.

Often this is the result of an infection that has been left untreated, such as a bladder infection or tooth root abscess.

So much of dental disease, such as periodontal disease, tooth root abscesses, jaw fractures, tumors, etc., occurs below the gumline, that dental radiography is an absolute necessity to practice veterinary dentistry.

If left untreated, a fractured tooth will eventually lead to a root abscess.

Snuffles can lead to more serious problems, such as pneumonia, head tilt and tooth root abscesses.

Just like us, cats have oral bacteria and plaque formation that lead to dental tartar build - up, gingivitis (gum disease), tooth root abscesses, and loss of teeth.

As a general rule, teeth that have fractured through to the dentine or pulp cavity (affecting the nerve and blood supply) are likely to need extraction as the tooth will be painful and it will be at risk of developing an infection and tooth root abscess.

Dental Procedures: There are times when a pet may require more intensive treatment; for periodontal and gum disease, a fractured tooth, a tooth root abscess or an extraction.

However, there are times when a patient may require in - patient dental procedures under anesthesia to properly manage more severe cases of periodontal and gum disease, such as a fractured tooth, a tooth root abscess or possibly an extraction.

This poor guy is diabetic and has a tooth root abscess.

We are also equipped to treat pets that are suffering from more extensive periodontal disease such as tooth root abscesses and tooth fractures.

Advanced dental disease can lead to tooth root abscesses, which are extremely painful, oro - nasal fistulas, tooth fractures, blindness (due to inflammation of the roots close to the eye), oral cancer, and osteomyelitis (infection of the jaw bone).