Sentences with phrase «surrounding gingival»

Gentle pressure by a finger against each tooth can reveal any looseness or even complete detachment of the tooth from the jaw and may also disclose bleeding and / or oozing of pus from surrounding gingival tissue.

General anesthesia allows for a complete oral examination and assessment of all teeth surfaces and surrounding gingival tissue.

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This disease can progress to deep pockets in the gingival sulcus of the teeth, leading to loss of the surrounding bone, and, ultimately, loss of teeth caused by the infection.

Bacteria in the plaque irritate and cause inflammation of the gingival tissue and lead to infection in the surrounding bone.

As in humans, the presence of bacteria causes bad breath (bacteria stinks), and the accumulation of tartar causes irritation and inflammation to the gums around the dog's teeth (gingivitis, under the form of red, swollen gums), which in turn may lead to periodontal disease (the loss of the connective tissue fibers, ligaments and bone surrounding the teeth and responsible for supporting them) and eventually tooth loss due to gradual loss of supporting structure — see photo, something known as gingival recession.

An evaluation is also performed on each tooth, and surrounding gingiva, for pathology including calculus levels, compromised teeth, gingival condition and periodontal pockets.