If your dog has
serious oral problems or shows signs of tooth decay, you may want to set up an appointment at your vet's office for a thorough cleaning.
Whether your pet is in need of a simple dental cleaning or has more
serious oral problems, Plainfield Animal Hospital is proud to be able to provide custom dental care.
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A bad
oral health can cause other
serious health
problems.
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Pets are prone to the same dental
problems as humans: gingivitis (gum inflammation), periodontitis (a disease of the
oral cavity that affects the gum, bone and tissues around the teeth), pyorrhea (an inflammation of the gum and tooth socket that leads to loose teeth and pus); and plaque, which is a build - up of materials on the tooth enamel that can cause cavities and more
serious periodontal disease.
In fact, if you neglect your pet's
oral health of your pet, some
serious health
problems may arise, and in turn, these may give rise to kidney failure,
oral infections, heart, and liver diseases.
Pets that don't receive regular
oral care can painfully lose their teeth, suffer
serious health
problems, or worse.
Oral disease is often an indication of other more
serious health
problems.
Other
serious feline
oral health
problems include stomatitis,
oral cancers, and traumatic injuries to the teeth and jaw.
Diseases of the
oral cavity, if left untreated, are often painful and can lead to more
serious health
problems including heart, lung and kidney disease.
Diseases of the
oral cavity, if left untreated, are often painful and can lead to more
serious health
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Veterinarians know what signs of dental disease to look for during the
oral exam, but only dental radiographs can detect
serious problems in the tooth or under the gum line that a visual examination alone won't identify.
Left untreated, gum disease can lead to tooth loss, pain and bacteria in the bloodstream that can cause more
serious health
problems, especially if diligent
oral care and dental treats weren't part of your dog's puppyhood.
What most owners don't know is that halitosis can also be a sign of a
serious medical
problems, like periodontal disease or
oral or systemic infection.
If you notice that your pet's breath is fouler than usual, the best advice I can give you is to visit your veterinarian to rule out
serious problems like digestive issues,
oral disease or tooth decay, lung conditions, kidney or liver disease, and even diabetes.
A reluctance to eat could mean your cat has a dental
problem or a more
serious condition like
oral cancer.
Poor
oral health can lead to red, swollen gums, bad breath, tooth loss and — if left untreated — has been associated with the development of more
serious issues like heart, lung and kidney
problems.
If your flea
problem is pretty
serious,
oral medication, possibly along with another method, might be necessary.
Poor
oral hygeine doesn't just cause bad breath, it can lead to tooth loss, painful abscesses, difficulty eating, and other
serious health
problems.
Dental disease or
oral problems can cause aching, pain and infections that may lead to
serious dentist bills.