Besides causing bad breath and brown - stained teeth, the accumulation of
tartar along the gum line pushes the gums away from the teeth, exposing the roots, and leaving your furkid's teeth vulnerable to sensitivity, pain, and discomfort.
The accumulation of
tartar along the gum line can and often does result in gum recession which leads to periodontal disease and eventual tooth loss.
- Yellow and brown build - up of
tartar along the gum line - Inflamed gums - Persistent bad breath - Sudden change in eating habits - Frequent pawing at the mouth
This plaque, in turn leads to deposits of rock - hard
tartar along the gum line.
Some of the most common symptoms in both dogs and cats include yellow and brown build - up of
tartar along the gum line; inflamed gums; and persistent bad breath.
Not exact matches
Periodontal disease results from food and bacteria that collects
along the
gum line, first forming plaque, and then eventually
tartar.
During the wellness exam, we evaluate your pet's teeth and look for signs like brownish
tartar buildup
along the
gum line, bad breath, or swollen
gums.
Plaque and
tartar accumulation can be decreased by rubbing a Q - tip
along the
gum line daily.
Grade 1: Marginal Gingivitis is present, which causes redness
along the
gum line indicating inflammation and discomfort and mild
tartar accumulation is present.
This tooth shows advanced periodontal disease as evidenced by the ulcerated
gums (blue arrow), pus
along the
gum line, and severe
tartar.
First, an ultrasonic scaler will be used
along the surface of the teeth, as well as below the
gum line, to remove accumulated
tartar and plaque.
Look for
tartar on the teeth and any signs of redness
along his
gum line.
Without regular brushing, chunks of hardened
tartar accumulate
along the
gum line, requiring professional cleaning.
Be alert to such problems as bad breath, drooling, red or puffy, bleeding
gums, yellow
tartar crusted
along the
gum line, discolored, broken or missing teeth, bumps in the mouth, and changes in chewing or eating habits.
Notice the mild redness
along the
gum lines even though there is very minimal
tartar.