Sentences with phrase «under the gumline»

Good dental care revolves around the control of bacteria under the gumline where it is not visible.

Next, an ultrasonic scaler is used to clean above the gumline while a curette cleans and smoothes the teeth under the gumline in the crevices.

Dental radiographs, thorough oral examination, extractions if needed, and cleaning under the gumline on an awake are impossible on an awake and potentially struggling pet.

However, the biggest issue with non-anesthetic dental cleanings is that the cleanings are superificial and do not address tartar under the gumline where the majority of dental disease resides.

A mechanical scaler is used to clean above the gumline while a curette cleans and smoothes the teeth under the gumline in the crevice.

Oral plaque is attracted to the gel instead of under the gumline to decrease plaque's harmful effects.

By scraping the bacteria under the gumline with this special instrument we take care of the problem at its core.

In older pets, full mouth dental x-rays may be necessary to evaluate for problems under the gumline that may not be apparent during the dental examination.

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.

Anesthesia - free dental procedures have no way of identifying oral disease under the gumline before the disease causes pain and becomes expensive to treat.

Areas where teeth appear to be missing (broken roots or parts of teeth may be hidden under the gumline)

Dental x-rays allow us to see the entire tooth (both crown and root) and find lesions under the gumline that otherwise would be missed.

Is there infection under the gumline?

The American Dental Association recommends wiping baby's gums with a clean gauze pad or a wet washcloth after feedings even before the teeth appear to prevent plaque build up and bacteria from harming teeth still under the gumline.

The disadvantage of getting a finger brush to clean your dog's teeth is that its bristles are quite large for the brush to go under the gumline's margin as effectively compared with regular toothbrush.

If decay is noted, dental x-rays may be recommended to look for cavities under the gumline along with a Dental Cleaning.

Mild build - up may be eliminated, but keep in mind that, although gum pockets and tartar accumulation under the gumline are common, a proper dental examination by your veterinarian should still be done.

It is impossible to scale and polish under the gumline, or provide any therapy for periodontal disease.

Once subgingival tartar begins to form under the gumline, your dog's gums typically become red and inflamed, and begin to recess from the tooth surface.

During a routine veterinary dental cleaning, dogs are anesthetized to allow the veterinarian to probe under the gumline for tartar and any abscesses or infections.

Most dental disease begins under the gumline.

All the bacteria sitting under the gumline is still there, and the procedure does not reach the standard as a preventive to dental disease.

Most people don't realize it, but most of the pet's tooth lies under the gumline where you can't see any disease.

Periodontal disease begins and exists under the gumline where it is not visible.

Using digital x-rays allows the veterinarian to see under the gumline, a crucial step in preventing future dental problems.

Groomers offering to do so are unable to scale under the gumline where the majority of problems are.

The buildup of tartar under the gumline paves the way for infection and damage to the jawbone as well as the tissue that connects your pets teeth to his or her jawbone.

In severe cases, the entire crown of the tooth can be lost, with only the roots remaining under the gumline.

Next, a periodontal probe checks for pockets under the gumline where periodontal disease and bad breath starts.

The plaque makes it's way under the gumline and sets in motion a vicious circle, which can eventually lead to tooth loss for the animal.

Normally, the roots of the baby teeth dissolve under the gumline so that the crown is the only portion of the tooth that actually «falls out».

And they only work on plaque on the surface of the teeth, not under the gumline where dental disease begins.

This allows us to completely examine your pets» mouth and clean under the gumline.

Our dental suite also includes gas anesthesia and monitors, as well as a dental x-ray unit for taking high - quality smaller x-ray images to help guide treatment and detect tooth problems under the gumline.

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.

60 % of dental disease is hidden under the gumline.

First of all, x-rays are necessary to diagnose (find) lesions under the gumline.

The pocket of bacteria under the gumline in this tooth is significantly weakening the periodontal ligament and weakening the bone of the jaw.

In addition to loose teeth, infection under the gumline can spread to the liver, kidneys, and heart.

Add to that, cats and dogs have a significant amount of their dental disease UNDER the gumline, and this is only accessible by evaluating and cleaning under full anesthesia.

Indeed, you're likely to take notice of tartar along the gumline (supragingival), but the real problem is tartar under the gumline (subgingival).

An ultrasonic scaler is used to clean above the gumline while a curette cleans and smoothes the teeth under the gumline in the crevice.

A water flosser is an oral wellbeing apparatus that points a constant flow of water into the mouth to flush out sustenance particles, microbes, and plaque from difficult to - achieve places, as between the teeth and under the gumline.

Dental radiographs (x-rays) allow us to determine what is going on with that tooth under the gumline.

Hand tools are then used to clean under the gumline.

That's an interesting statistic that dogs with normal looking mouths have problems under the gumline.

SANOS is for «difficult to reach» areas and under the gumline (in the gingival sulcus).

It allows us to look at the other 50 % of the tooth that is under the gumline.

If we think the bone loss seen on the radiograph is manageable, and the gum pocket is not too large, we can place a long acting local antibiotic, called Clindoral ®, under the gumline.

The gentle nature of the scaler allows us to clean under the gumline and not irritate the gums.