Not exact matches
Bad breath is caused by increased bacterial growth between your
teeth,
around your gums, and on your tongue.
The Link Between Oral health And Premature Birth Most people accept the importance of brushing their
teeth every day, after all, nobody likes the idea of walking
around all day with dirty
teeth and
bad breath.
There's nothing
worse than feeling as though you have to walk
around with your mouth tightly shut because you're ashamed of your
teeth.
Presuming the
teeth are
bad in a spot but not all the way
around.
Bad breath, broken
teeth, kept baby
teeth, abnormal drooling, reduced appetite, pain
around the mouth, bleeding from the mouth and cavity, are some of the prominent signs by which a pet owner can easily guess that his furry friend has oral health issues.
Signs of Periodontal disease or
tooth / gum problems include: -
bad breath - broken or loose
teeth - extra
teeth or retained baby
teeth - abnormal chewing, drooling, not wanting to eat, difficulty eating, and dropping food from mouth - discolored
teeth or
teeth covered In tarter - red or swollen gums - pain in or
around the mouth - bleeding from mouth (usually seen during or after chewing)- irritability or new behaviors involving biting, or growling when
around the mouth.
Bad breath, medically known as «halitosis,» results from the bacterial infection of the gums (gingiva) and supporting tissues seen with periodontal disease (periodontal = occurring
around a
tooth).
Bone loss
around the
tooth roots can cause pockets that will allow certain types of bacteria to grow that are responsible for
bad breath.
Not only do they produce
bad breath, but they also responsible for continued destruction of the bone and tissue
around the
tooth.
*
Bad breath *
Tooth loss * Red or swollen gums * Yellow, brown or black crust
around the gum line * Loose or missing
teeth * Tenderness or tenderness in the mouth * Changes in appetite * Aggression
In addition to
bad breath, any of the following can be noticeable signs of dental problems: excessive drooling, change in eating habits, loss of appetite or weight loss, sensitivity or bleeding
around the mouth area, facial swelling, yellow - brown crust of tarter
around gum line, or missing, loose, or broken
teeth.
If your Pomeranian's
teeth aren't very
bad, a minimal scaling plus anesthesia might cost
around $ 200.
She was believed to be
around 15 years old but since the infection has cleared up and
bad teeth are gone, based on behavior, we are thinking she's more like 10 years old.
However, if your pet has persistent
bad breath, experiences bleeding from the mouth or
tooth, a change in eating behaviour and sensitivity to touch
around the mouth, it may be a sign of a more serious dental health condition.
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.
Infections and abscesses develop
around the
tooth, resulting in
bad breath, bleeding, pain, and
tooth loss.
Some signs of dental problems include:
bad breath,
teeth that are discolored or covered in tartar, abnormal chewing, drooling, or dropping food from the mouth, reduced appetite or refusal to eat, pain in or
around the mouth, and bleeding or swelling
around the mouth.
The veterinarian indicated that the
bad breath was due to buildup of tartar
around the
teeth.