The process of taking care of your cat's teeth and gums is relatively simple: with a small toothbrush and a pea - sized drop of toothpaste that is specially formulated for your cat's mouth, gently massage
the teeth and gum areas to remove plaque and any other buildup.
They'll need toys that are easier on
their teeth and gum area.
Not exact matches
Unlike the traditional dental floss, a water flosser employs pulsating water jets to easily get below your
gum line, deep between your
teeth,
and other hard to reach
areas - where it permanently removes tartar, plaque,
and food particles before they can cause any damage to your
teeth enamel.
Make small, gentle
and circular movements with the brush as you concentrate on the
area where her
teeth and gum meet.
These good bacteria are effective because they attach themselves to your
teeth, tongue,
gums and other
areas of your mouth
and throat.
When the dentist checked my
teeth, he didn't mention any problem
areas either
and remarked that my
gums looked great!
Areas under the
gum line
and the insides of the
teeth will still have tartar
and bacteria.
X-rays are taken to look closely at the
tooth roots
and areas below the
gum line that can't be seen with the naked eye.
Rows of short, soft bristles gently massage
teeth and gums while cleaning hard - to - reach
areas.
For example, oral x-rays allow a pet dentist to see decayed
areas between
teeth, jawbone damage caused by infections or cysts
and tumors developing within the
gums.
In some cases, deeper
areas of periodontal disease with bone loss can be surgically treated to regenerate the bone, heal the void under the
gum line
and save important
teeth.
Note any
areas of excessive tartar buildup
and any other concerns, such as fractured
teeth, bleeding
gums or ulcerations in the mouth.
Remnants of a hard, brownish, unsightly material (calculus) accumulate on the
teeth and gum line serving to provide more surface
area for plaque to adhere to.
These
areas grow bacteria
and eat away at the
teeth and gums.
Gingivitis is caused by bacteria, especially the bacteria between the
tooth and the
gum, an
area called the gingival pocket.
You should hold the toothbrush at a 45 - degree angle
and rotate it in small circles on the
area where the
gums and teeth meet.
The
area under the
gum line is also cleaned,
and plaque
and tartar scaled off with an ultrasonic cleaner followed by polishing to smooth the
tooth surface.
If you took the entire
area of infection covering the
teeth and gums and placed it on your cat's back as a skin infection, it would be the size of the palm of your hand.
SANOS ® is applied after every professional dental cleaning to protect under the gumline
and the «difficult to reach»
areas under the
gums of the caudal
teeth.
SANOS is applied after every professional dental cleaning to protect under the gumline
and the «difficult to reach»
areas under the
gums of the back (caudal)
teeth.
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.
The brown
area between the
tooth and gum is tartar
and its associated bacteria.
Dental Health Dental problems that go untreated not only cause problems in the
teeth and gums, but their effects may extend to other
areas of the body.
Some symptoms which can indicate serious dental problems include bad breath, plaque build - up,
gum irritation
and redness, loose
teeth,
tooth discoloration
and swelling in the jaw
area.
A cat's
teeth may look healthy enough but his
gums and the
area in the mouth where the upper
and lower jaws meet are bright red
and extremely irritated.
Look for an accumulation of yellow or brown material at the
area where the
tooth meets the
gum line, especially over the cheek
teeth and canines.
Chastain Veterinary Medical Group offers pet dental services in the greater north Dallas
area to help your pet's
teeth and gums stay healthy
and pain - free.
Sam Basso PHOENIX, AZ
AREA: (602) 708-4531 OR, if you are out of this area, inquire about a telephone or e-Lesson Email: [email protected] Almost all dogs over 2 years of age have periodontal disease (bacteria in the mouth which is destroying gums, ligaments, bone and teeth, -LSB-
AREA: (602) 708-4531 OR, if you are out of this
area, inquire about a telephone or e-Lesson Email: [email protected] Almost all dogs over 2 years of age have periodontal disease (bacteria in the mouth which is destroying gums, ligaments, bone and teeth, -LSB-
area, inquire about a telephone or e-Lesson Email: [email protected] Almost all dogs over 2 years of age have periodontal disease (bacteria in the mouth which is destroying
gums, ligaments, bone
and teeth, -LSB-...]
The most important
area to focus on is the
gum line (the crevice where the
gums meet the
teeth), where bacteria
and food mix to form plaque.
The brush cleans on all sides of the
teeth,
and toothpaste can be placed right in the center of the brush head so it reaches all
areas down to the
gum line.
Gnawing on a raw chicken neck or wing, for example, engages your cat's entire mouth
area, including the jaws,
teeth,
and gums.
Surgical errors - Our attorneys have extensive experience working with clients whose dentist operated on the wrong
tooth or
gum area, failed to use correct equipment,
and / or didn't successfully complete the proper procedure causing severe nerve injuries.
Students learn about
teeth,
gums, jaws,
and other
areas that dentists work on
and the instruments that dentists use.
It allows the dentist to clearly see each
tooth and its surrounding
gum area as the patient's mouth is prepared for impressions or x-rays.
Accredited programs include classroom
and laboratory work in which students learn about
teeth,
gums, jaws,
and other
areas that dentists work on
and the instruments that dentists use.