They are also associated with
severe inflammation of the gums.
Dog dental disease can cause
severe inflammation of the gums and socket of the tooth.
Not exact matches
Periodontitis, a
severe form
of gum disease, doesn't just cause soft - tissue
inflammation and bleeding.
Ranging from mild cases
of gingivitis, where you'll see some reddening and
inflammation of your cat's
gums at the tooth line, to full - blown periodontal disease, where your pets teeth and
gums are compromised due to
severe plaque and tartar, accompanied by
severe gingivitis and recession.
If your pet has Gingivitis (
severe inflammation of the gingiva or
gums), you may notice a preference for chewing on one side
of the mouth, not chewing kibble or less interest in hard treats or dental chews.
He had been at a shelter for over a year and had a
severe case
of gingivitis / stomatitis (
inflammation of gums and entire oral cavity) requiring high doses
of steroids twice daily to control his pain and allow him to continue to eat.
As it turns out, he also had a condition called stomatitis, a
severe, painful
inflammation of mouth and
gums.
Gingivostomatitis is a debilitating feline dental disease marked by
severe and chronic
inflammation of a cat's gingiva (
gums) and mucosa, the moist tissue that lines its oral cavity.
Stomatitis is a
severe, potentially life threatening
inflammation of the
gum tissue (see the white arrow and white bracket in the picture).