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ARLINGTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL, INC.
GENERAL INFORMATION
GRADING DENTAL DISEASE
SYSTEMIC EFFECTS OF
Dental disease notcan move harmful dental bacteria throughout the entire bodythe animal’s
Heart murmursBronchitisKidney disease and failureJaw fracturesOcular damage/loss
SIGNS OF DENTAL DISEASE
Dental disease is a common and often overlooked disease in dogstartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
Halitosis (bad breath)Pa
ARLINGTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL, INC.
GENERAL INFORMATION
By three years of age 80% of dogs and 70%
GRADING DENTAL DISEASE
SYSTEMIC EFFECTS OF
Dental disease notcan move harmful dental bacteria throughout the entire bodythe animal’s
Heart murmursBronchitisKidney disease and failureJaw fracturesOcular damage/loss
SIGNS OF DENTAL DISEASE
Dental disease is a common and often overlooked disease in dogstartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
Halitosis (bad breath)Pain when opening the mouth
ARLINGTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL, INC.
GENERAL INFORMATION
By three years of age 80% of dogs and 70%
GRADING DENTAL DISEASE
SYSTEMIC EFFECTS OF
Dental disease notcan move harmful dental bacteria throughout the entire bodythe animal’s
Heart murmursBronchitisKidney disease and failureJaw fracturesOcular damage/loss
SIGNS OF DENTAL DISEASE
Dental disease is a common and often overlooked disease in dogstartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
Halitosis (bad breath)in when opening the mouth
ARLINGTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL, INC.
GENERAL INFORMATION
By three years of age 80% of dogs and 70%
GRADING DENTAL DISEASE
SYSTEMIC EFFECTS OF
Dental disease notcan move harmful dental bacteria throughout the entire bodythe animal’s overall health. Some diseases and infections associated with den
Heart murmursBronchitisKidney disease and failureJaw fracturesOcular damage/loss
SIGNS OF DENTAL DISEASE
Dental disease is a common and often overlooked disease in dogstartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
Halitosis (bad breath)in when opening the mouth
ARLINGTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL, INC.
GENERAL INFORMATION
By three years of age 80% of dogs and 70%
GRADING DENTAL DISEASE
SYSTEMIC EFFECTS OF
Dental disease notcan move harmful dental bacteria throughout the entire body
overall health. Some diseases and infections associated with den
Heart murmurs
Kidney disease and failure
Ocular damage/loss
SIGNS OF DENTAL DISEASE
Dental disease is a common and often overlooked disease in dogstartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
Halitosis (bad breath)in when opening the mouth
ARLINGTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL, INC.
GENERAL INFORMATION
By three years of age 80% of dogs and 70%
GRADING DENTAL DISEASE
SYSTEMIC EFFECTS OF
Dental disease not only affectcan move harmful dental bacteria throughout the entire body
overall health. Some diseases and infections associated with den
Kidney disease and failure
Ocular damage/loss
SIGNS OF DENTAL DISEASE
Dental disease is a common and often overlooked disease in dogstartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
Halitosis (bad breath)in when opening the mouth
ARLINGTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL, INC.
GENERAL INFORMATION
By three years of age 80% of dogs and 70%
GRADING DENTAL DISEASE
SYSTEMIC EFFECTS OF DENTAL
only affectcan move harmful dental bacteria throughout the entire body
overall health. Some diseases and infections associated with den
Kidney disease and failure
SIGNS OF DENTAL DISEASE
Dental disease is a common and often overlooked disease in dogstartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
Halitosis (bad breath)in when opening the mouth
ARLINGTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL, INC.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT DENTAL DISEASE
By three years of age 80% of dogs and 70%
GRADING DENTAL DISEASE
DENTAL
only affectcan move harmful dental bacteria throughout the entire body
overall health. Some diseases and infections associated with den
Kidney disease and failure
SIGNS OF DENTAL DISEASE
Dental disease is a common and often overlooked disease in dogstartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
in when opening the mouth
ABOUT DENTAL DISEASE
By three years of age 80% of dogs and 70%
GRADE 1gingivitis is present.
DENTAL DISEASE
only affects teeth and gums, it causes and promotes many other diseases. Tcan move harmful dental bacteria throughout the entire body
overall health. Some diseases and infections associated with den
Heart failurePharyngitis (sore throat)Liver diseaseJaw osteoporosisOcular abscesses
Dental disease is a common and often overlooked disease in dogstartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
in when opening the mouth
ABOUT DENTAL DISEASE
Dental disease is one of the most common and overlooked diseases inoccurs because animals cannot brush their teeth. Ton and between tooth surfaces.plaquebegin to infect the gums causingtime pthe otherwise smooth tooth surface and helps push it under trecession. Dloss
By three years of age 80% of dogs and 70%
GRADE 1gingivitis is present.
DISEASE
s teeth and gums, it causes and promotes many other diseases. Tcan move harmful dental bacteria throughout the entire body
overall health. Some diseases and infections associated with den
Heart failurePharyngitis (sore throat)Liver diseaseJaw osteoporosisOcular abscesses
Dental disease is a common and often overlooked disease in dogstartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
ABOUT DENTAL DISEASE
Dental disease is one of the most common and overlooked diseases inoccurs because animals cannot brush their teeth. Ton and between tooth surfaces.plaquebegin to infect the gums causingtime pthe otherwise smooth tooth surface and helps push it under trecession. Dloss. D
By three years of age 80% of dogs and 70%
GRADE 1: Tartar has accumulated on the tooth surfaces (crown) but has not reachedgingivitis is present.
DISEASE
s teeth and gums, it causes and promotes many other diseases. Tcan move harmful dental bacteria throughout the entire body
overall health. Some diseases and infections associated with den
Heart failurePharyngitis (sore throat)Liver diseaseJaw osteoporosisOcular abscesses
Dental disease is a common and often overlooked disease in dogstartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
Difficulty eatingOral s
ABOUT DENTAL DISEASE
Dental disease is one of the most common and overlooked diseases inoccurs because animals cannot brush their teeth. Ton and between tooth surfaces.plaque, a sticky yellowbegin to infect the gums causingtime plaquethe otherwise smooth tooth surface and helps push it under trecession. D
. Dental disease, gingivitis and periodontal disease is just as painful in animals as i
By three years of age 80% of dogs and 70%
: Tartar has accumulated on the tooth surfaces (crown) but has not reachedgingivitis is present.
s teeth and gums, it causes and promotes many other diseases. Tcan move harmful dental bacteria throughout the entire body
overall health. Some diseases and infections associated with den
Heart failurePharyngitis (sore throat)Liver diseaseJaw osteoporosisOcular abscesses
Dental disease is a common and often overlooked disease in dogstartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
Difficulty eatingOral s
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ABOUT DENTAL DISEASE
Dental disease is one of the most common and overlooked diseases inoccurs because animals cannot brush their teeth. Ton and between tooth surfaces.
, a sticky yellowbegin to infect the gums causing
laque will hardenthe otherwise smooth tooth surface and helps push it under trecession. Deeper infection of the tooth roots
ental disease, gingivitis and periodontal disease is just as painful in animals as i
By three years of age 80% of dogs and 70%
: Tartar has accumulated on the tooth surfaces (crown) but has not reachedgingivitis is present.
s teeth and gums, it causes and promotes many other diseases. Tcan move harmful dental bacteria throughout the entire body
overall health. Some diseases and infections associated with den
Pharyngitis (sore throat)
Jaw osteoporosisOcular abscesses
Dental disease is a common and often overlooked disease in dogstartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
Difficulty eatingOral sensitivity
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ABOUT DENTAL DISEASE
Dental disease is one of the most common and overlooked diseases inoccurs because animals cannot brush their teeth. Ton and between tooth surfaces.
, a sticky yellowbegin to infect the gums causing
will hardenthe otherwise smooth tooth surface and helps push it under t
eeper infection of the tooth rootsental disease, gingivitis and periodontal disease is just as painful in animals as i
By three years of age 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show sig
: Tartar has accumulated on the tooth surfaces (crown) but has not reachedgingivitis is present.
s teeth and gums, it causes and promotes many other diseases. Tcan move harmful dental bacteria throughout the entire body
overall health. Some diseases and infections associated with den
Pharyngitis (sore throat)
Dental disease is a common and often overlooked disease in dogstartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
Difficulty eatingensitivity
VAN BELEPHONE
Dental disease is one of the most common and overlooked diseases inoccurs because animals cannot brush their teeth. Ton and between tooth surfaces.
, a sticky yellowbegin to infect the gums causing
will hardenthe otherwise smooth tooth surface and helps push it under t
eeper infection of the tooth rootsental disease, gingivitis and periodontal disease is just as painful in animals as i
of cats show sig
: Tartar has accumulated on the tooth surfaces (crown) but has not reached
s teeth and gums, it causes and promotes many other diseases. Tcan move harmful dental bacteria throughout the entire body
overall health. Some diseases and infections associated with den
Pharyngitis (sore throat)
Dental disease is a common and often overlooked disease in dogstartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
Difficulty eatingensitivity
BUREN
ELEPHONE: 951.689.0440MAIL: INFO
WWW
Dental disease is one of the most common and overlooked diseases inoccurs because animals cannot brush their teeth. Ton and between tooth surfaces.
, a sticky yellow film coating the tooth surface. As plaque accumulates to significant quantities,begin to infect the gums causing
will harden to formthe otherwise smooth tooth surface and helps push it under t
eeper infection of the tooth rootsental disease, gingivitis and periodontal disease is just as painful in animals as i
of cats show sig
: Tartar has accumulated on the tooth surfaces (crown) but has not reached
GRADE 2line.
s teeth and gums, it causes and promotes many other diseases. Tcan move harmful dental bacteria throughout the entire body
overall health. Some diseases and infections associated with den
Dental disease is a common and often overlooked disease in dogstartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
UREN BOULEVARD
951.689.0440INFO@
WWW.ARLINGTONANIMALHOSPI
DENTAL DISEASE
Dental disease is one of the most common and overlooked diseases inoccurs because animals cannot brush their teeth. Ton and between tooth surfaces.
film coating the tooth surface. As plaque accumulates to significant quantities,begin to infect the gums causing
to formthe otherwise smooth tooth surface and helps push it under t
eeper infection of the tooth rootsental disease, gingivitis and periodontal disease is just as painful in animals as i
of cats show sig
: Tartar has accumulated on the tooth surfaces (crown) but has not reached
GRADE 2line. Evidence of early gingivitis is present.
s teeth and gums, it causes and promotes many other diseases. Tcan move harmful dental bacteria throughout the entire body by essentially acting as a highway. Dental disease
overall health. Some diseases and infections associated with den
Dental disease is a common and often overlooked disease in dogstartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
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951.689.0440@ARLINGTONANIMALHOSPI
ARLINGTONANIMALHOSPI
DENTAL DISEASE
Dental disease is one of the most common and overlooked diseases inoccurs because animals cannot brush their teeth. Ton and between tooth surfaces. Bacteria in the mouth digest these particles resulting in the formation of
film coating the tooth surface. As plaque accumulates to significant quantities,begin to infect the gums causing gingivitis
to form tartarthe otherwise smooth tooth surface and helps push it under t
eeper infection of the tooth rootsental disease, gingivitis and periodontal disease is just as painful in animals as i
of cats show sig
: Tartar has accumulated on the tooth surfaces (crown) but has not reached
GRADE 2: Tartar has accumulated on the crowns and has started to move under the gumEvidence of early gingivitis is present.
s teeth and gums, it causes and promotes many other diseases. Tby essentially acting as a highway. Dental disease
overall health. Some diseases and infections associated with den
Dental disease is a common and often overlooked disease in dogs and cats. While cavities represent the most common dental problem in humans,tartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
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OULEVARD
951.689.0440ARLINGTONANIMALHOSPI
ARLINGTONANIMALHOSPI
DENTAL DISEASE
Dental disease is one of the most common and overlooked diseases inoccurs because animals cannot brush their teeth. T
Bacteria in the mouth digest these particles resulting in the formation offilm coating the tooth surface. As plaque accumulates to significant quantities,
gingivitistartar
the otherwise smooth tooth surface and helps push it under teeper infection of the tooth roots
ental disease, gingivitis and periodontal disease is just as painful in animals as i
of cats show signs of oral disease
: Tartar has accumulated on the tooth surfaces (crown) but has not reached
: Tartar has accumulated on the crowns and has started to move under the gumEvidence of early gingivitis is present.
s teeth and gums, it causes and promotes many other diseases. Tby essentially acting as a highway. Dental disease
overall health. Some diseases and infections associated with den
TonsillitisPeriodontFacial abscessesSinusitis (Nasal) infectionsChronic conjunctivitis
and cats. While cavities represent the most common dental problem in humans,tartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
DroolingChronic tearing
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951.689.0440 ~ FARLINGTONANIMALHOSPI
ARLINGTONANIMALHOSPI
DENTAL DISEASE
Dental disease is one of the most common and overlooked diseases inoccurs because animals cannot brush their teeth. T
Bacteria in the mouth digest these particles resulting in the formation offilm coating the tooth surface. As plaque accumulates to significant quantities,
gingivitistartar, a matrix of calcium and
the otherwise smooth tooth surface and helps push it under teeper infection of the tooth roots
ental disease, gingivitis and periodontal disease is just as painful in animals as i
ns of oral disease
: Tartar has accumulated on the tooth surfaces (crown) but has not reached
: Tartar has accumulated on the crowns and has started to move under the gumEvidence of early gingivitis is present.
s teeth and gums, it causes and promotes many other diseases. Tby essentially acting as a highway. Dental disease
overall health. Some diseases and infections associated with den
TonsillitisPeriodontFacial abscessesSinusitis (Nasal) infectionsChronic conjunctivitis
and cats. While cavities represent the most common dental problem in humans,tartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
DroolingChronic tearing
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FACSIMILE
ARLINGTONANIMALHOSPI
ARLINGTONANIMALHOSPI
DENTAL DISEASE
Dental disease is one of the most common and overlooked diseases inoccurs because animals cannot brush their teeth. T
Bacteria in the mouth digest these particles resulting in the formation offilm coating the tooth surface. As plaque accumulates to significant quantities,
gingivitis, often seen as a red line along the gums just above t, a matrix of calcium and
the otherwise smooth tooth surface and helps push it under teeper infection of the tooth roots
ental disease, gingivitis and periodontal disease is just as painful in animals as i
ns of oral disease
: Tartar has accumulated on the tooth surfaces (crown) but has not reached
: Tartar has accumulated on the crowns and has started to move under the gumEvidence of early gingivitis is present.
s teeth and gums, it causes and promotes many other diseases. Tby essentially acting as a highway. Dental disease
overall health. Some diseases and infections associated with dental disease are:
TonsillitisPeriodontitis (bony loss)Facial abscessesSinusitis (Nasal) infectionsChronic conjunctivitis
and cats. While cavities represent the most common dental problem in humans,tartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
DroolingChronic tearing
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ARLINGTONANIMALHOSPI
ARLINGTONANIMALHOSPI
DENTAL DISEASE
Dental disease is one of the most common and overlooked diseases inoccurs because animals cannot brush their teeth. T
Bacteria in the mouth digest these particles resulting in the formation offilm coating the tooth surface. As plaque accumulates to significant quantities,
, often seen as a red line along the gums just above t, a matrix of calcium and
the otherwise smooth tooth surface and helps push it under teeper infection of the tooth roots is called
ental disease, gingivitis and periodontal disease is just as painful in animals as i
ns of oral disease
: Tartar has accumulated on the tooth surfaces (crown) but has not reached
: Tartar has accumulated on the crowns and has started to move under the gumEvidence of early gingivitis is present.
s teeth and gums, it causes and promotes many other diseases. Tby essentially acting as a highway. Dental disease
tal disease are:
itis (bony loss)Facial abscessesSinusitis (Nasal) infectionsChronic conjunctivitis
and cats. While cavities represent the most common dental problem in humans,tartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
Chronic tearing
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ACSIMILE: 951.689.4214ARLINGTONANIMALHOSPI
ARLINGTONANIMALHOSPITAL.
DENTAL DISEASE
Dental disease is one of the most common and overlooked diseases inoccurs because animals cannot brush their teeth. The daily consumption of food results in food particle buildu
Bacteria in the mouth digest these particles resulting in the formation offilm coating the tooth surface. As plaque accumulates to significant quantities,
, often seen as a red line along the gums just above t, a matrix of calcium and
the otherwise smooth tooth surface and helps push it under tis called
ental disease, gingivitis and periodontal disease is just as painful in animals as i
ns of oral disease
: Tartar has accumulated on the tooth surfaces (crown) but has not reached
: Tartar has accumulated on the crowns and has started to move under the gumEvidence of early gingivitis is present.
GRADEandgum recession, periodontal disease and tooth loosening.
s teeth and gums, it causes and promotes many other diseases. Tby essentially acting as a highway. Dental disease
tal disease are:
itis (bony loss)Facial abscessesSinusitis (Nasal) infectionsChronic conjunctivitis
and cats. While cavities represent the most common dental problem in humans,tartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
Chronic tearing
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ALIFORNIA
951.689.4214ARLINGTONANIMALHOSPITAL.
.BIZ
Dental disease is one of the most common and overlooked diseases inhe daily consumption of food results in food particle buildu
Bacteria in the mouth digest these particles resulting in the formation offilm coating the tooth surface. As plaque accumulates to significant quantities,
, often seen as a red line along the gums just above t, a matrix of calcium and
the otherwise smooth tooth surface and helps push it under tis called periodontal disease
ental disease, gingivitis and periodontal disease is just as painful in animals as i
ns of oral disease - The
: Tartar has accumulated on the tooth surfaces (crown) but has not reached
: Tartar has accumulated on the crowns and has started to move under the gumEvidence of early gingivitis is present.
GRADEand under the gum line. Significantgum recession, periodontal disease and tooth loosening.
s teeth and gums, it causes and promotes many other diseases. Tby essentially acting as a highway. Dental disease
tal disease are:
itis (bony loss)
Sinusitis (Nasal) infectionsChronic conjunctivitis
and cats. While cavities represent the most common dental problem in humans,tartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
Chattering of teeNasal discharge
ALIFORNIA 92503951.689.4214
.BIZ
Dental disease is one of the most common and overlooked diseases inhe daily consumption of food results in food particle buildu
Bacteria in the mouth digest these particles resulting in the formation offilm coating the tooth surface. As plaque accumulates to significant quantities,
, often seen as a red line along the gums just above t, a matrix of calcium and
the otherwise smooth tooth surface and helps push it under tperiodontal disease
ental disease, gingivitis and periodontal disease is just as painful in animals as i
The
: Tartar has accumulated on the tooth surfaces (crown) but has not reached
: Tartar has accumulated on the crowns and has started to move under the gumEvidence of early gingivitis is present.
GRADE 3under the gum line. Significant
gum recession, periodontal disease and tooth loosening.
s teeth and gums, it causes and promotes many other diseases. Teeth and gums haveby essentially acting as a highway. Dental disease
tal disease are:
itis (bony loss)
Sinusitis (Nasal) infections
and cats. While cavities represent the most common dental problem in humans,tartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
Chattering of teeNasal discharge
92503951.689.4214
Dental disease is one of the most common and overlooked diseases inhe daily consumption of food results in food particle buildu
Bacteria in the mouth digest these particles resulting in the formation offilm coating the tooth surface. As plaque accumulates to significant quantities,
, often seen as a red line along the gums just above t, a matrix of calcium and bacteria. Tartar allows the bacteria to attach to
the otherwise smooth tooth surface and helps push it under the gum line promotingperiodontal disease
ental disease, gingivitis and periodontal disease is just as painful in animals as i
American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS).
: Tartar has accumulated on the tooth surfaces (crown) but has not reached
: Tartar has accumulated on the crowns and has started to move under the gumEvidence of early gingivitis is present.
3: Signunder the gum line. Significant
gum recession, periodontal disease and tooth loosening.
eeth and gums haveby essentially acting as a highway. Dental disease
and cats. While cavities represent the most common dental problem in humans,tartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
Chattering of teeNasal discharge
92503
Dental disease is one of the most common and overlooked diseases inhe daily consumption of food results in food particle buildu
Bacteria in the mouth digest these particles resulting in the formation offilm coating the tooth surface. As plaque accumulates to significant quantities,
, often seen as a red line along the gums just above tbacteria. Tartar allows the bacteria to attach to
he gum line promotingperiodontal disease
ental disease, gingivitis and periodontal disease is just as painful in animals as i
American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS).
: Tartar has accumulated on the tooth surfaces (crown) but has not reached
: Tartar has accumulated on the crowns and has started to move under the gumEvidence of early gingivitis is present.
: Significant tartar has accumulated on the crownsunder the gum line. Significant
gum recession, periodontal disease and tooth loosening.
eeth and gums haveby essentially acting as a highway. Dental disease
and cats. While cavities represent the most common dental problem in humans,tartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
Chattering of teeNasal discharge
Dental disease is one of the most common and overlooked diseases in companionhe daily consumption of food results in food particle buildu
Bacteria in the mouth digest these particles resulting in the formation offilm coating the tooth surface. As plaque accumulates to significant quantities,
, often seen as a red line along the gums just above tbacteria. Tartar allows the bacteria to attach to
he gum line promotingperiodontal disease
ental disease, gingivitis and periodontal disease is just as painful in animals as i
American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS).
: Tartar has accumulated on the tooth surfaces (crown) but has not reached
: Tartar has accumulated on the crowns and has started to move under the gum
ificant tartar has accumulated on the crownsunder the gum line. Significant
gum recession, periodontal disease and tooth loosening.
eeth and gums haveby essentially acting as a highway. Dental disease
and cats. While cavities represent the most common dental problem in humans,tartar accumulation is the most common dental problem in dogs and cats. Signs of dental disease include:
Chattering of teethNasal discharge
companionhe daily consumption of food results in food particle buildu
Bacteria in the mouth digest these particles resulting in the formation offilm coating the tooth surface. As plaque accumulates to significant quantities,
, often seen as a red line along the gums just above tbacteria. Tartar allows the bacteria to attach to
he gum line promotingperiodontal disease, which ultimately results in tooth
ental disease, gingivitis and periodontal disease is just as painful in animals as i
American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS).
: Tartar has accumulated on the tooth surfaces (crown) but has not reached
: Tartar has accumulated on the crowns and has started to move under the gum
ificant tartar has accumulated on the crownsunder the gum line. Significant
gum recession, periodontal disease and tooth loosening.
eeth and gums haveby essentially acting as a highway. Dental disease
and cats. While cavities represent the most common dental problem in humans,
th
companionhe daily consumption of food results in food particle buildu
Bacteria in the mouth digest these particles resulting in the formation offilm coating the tooth surface. As plaque accumulates to significant quantities,
, often seen as a red line along the gums just above tbacteria. Tartar allows the bacteria to attach to
he gum line promotingwhich ultimately results in tooth
ental disease, gingivitis and periodontal disease is just as painful in animals as i
American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS).
: Tartar has accumulated on the tooth surfaces (crown) but has not reached the gum line.
: Tartar has accumulated on the crowns and has started to move under the gum
ificant tartar has accumulated on the crownsunder the gum line. Significant
gum recession, periodontal disease and tooth loosening.
eeth and gums haveby essentially acting as a highway. Dental disease is a systemic disease that
and cats. While cavities represent the most common dental problem in humans,
companion animals.he daily consumption of food results in food particle buildu
Bacteria in the mouth digest these particles resulting in the formation offilm coating the tooth surface. As plaque accumulates to significant quantities,
, often seen as a red line along the gums just above tbacteria. Tartar allows the bacteria to attach to
he gum line promotingwhich ultimately results in tooth
ental disease, gingivitis and periodontal disease is just as painful in animals as i
American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS).
the gum line.
: Tartar has accumulated on the crowns and has started to move under the gum
ificant tartar has accumulated on the crownsunder the gum line. Significant
gum recession, periodontal disease and tooth loosening.
GRADEaccumulated on the crowns andunder the gum line.gingivitis is present withgum recession anddisease. Pus, root exposureandoccurred and teeth can befreely mobile.
eeth and gums have an extensive blood supply thatis a systemic disease that
GingivitisRespiratory iJoint infectionPneumoniaEar infections/pain
and cats. While cavities represent the most common dental problem in humans,
TempVocalization (crying)
animals.he daily consumption of food results in food particle buildu
Bacteria in the mouth digest these particles resulting in the formation offilm coating the tooth surface. As plaque accumulates to significant quantities,
, often seen as a red line along the gums just above tbacteria. Tartar allows the bacteria to attach to
he gum line promoting cavities,which ultimately results in tooth
ental disease, gingivitis and periodontal disease is just as painful in animals as it is in people.
American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS).
the gum line.
: Tartar has accumulated on the crowns and has started to move under the gum
ificant tartar has accumulated on the crownsunder the gum line. Significant
gum recession, periodontal disease and tooth loosening.
GRADEaccumulated on the crowns andunder the gum line.gingivitis is present withgum recession anddisease. Pus, root exposureand tooth loosening hasoccurred and teeth can bereely mobile.
an extensive blood supply thatis a systemic disease that
GingivitisRespiratory iJoint infectionPneumoniaEar infections/pain
and cats. While cavities represent the most common dental problem in humans,
TempVocalization (crying)
animals. Dental diseasehe daily consumption of food results in food particle buildu
Bacteria in the mouth digest these particles resulting in the formation offilm coating the tooth surface. As plaque accumulates to significant quantities,
, often seen as a red line along the gums just above tbacteria. Tartar allows the bacteria to attach to
cavities,which ultimately results in tooth
t is in people.
American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS).
the gum line.
: Tartar has accumulated on the crowns and has started to move under the gum
ificant tartar has accumulated on the crownsgingivitis is present with
gum recession, periodontal disease and tooth loosening.
4: Severe tartar hasaccumulated on the crowns andunder the gum line.gingivitis is present withgum recession anddisease. Pus, root exposure
tooth loosening hasoccurred and teeth can bereely mobile.
an extensive blood supply thatis a systemic disease that
GingivitisRespiratory iJoint infectionPneumoniaEar infections/pain
and cats. While cavities represent the most common dental problem in humans,
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Dental diseasehe daily consumption of food results in food particle buildu
Bacteria in the mouth digest these particles resulting in the formation offilm coating the tooth surface. As plaque accumulates to significant quantities,
, often seen as a red line along the gums just above the teeth. Overbacteria. Tartar allows the bacteria to attach to
cavities, gingivitis and gumwhich ultimately results in tooth
t is in people.
American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS).
the gum line. No evidence of
: Tartar has accumulated on the crowns and has started to move under the gum
ificant tartar has accumulated on the crownsgingivitis is present with
gum recession, periodontal disease and tooth loosening.
: Severe tartar hasaccumulated on the crowns andunder the gum line.gingivitis is present withgum recession anddisease. Pus, root exposure
tooth loosening hasoccurred and teeth can bereely mobile.
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DIETARY EFFECT ON DENTAL DISEASE
Feeding dry food is not an effective method of controlling dental tartar as tartar is very hard and solidly adhered to the tooth surface. Dry food isnot as sticky as canned food and thus will be less likely to adhere to the tooth surface and promote dental plaque and tartar. Dental plaque andtartar can accumulate for other reasons such as individual mouth chemistry and immunity, facial and oral structure, teeth crowding and breedpredispositions. Dental disease is highly individualized and animals may need a dental cleaning on a routine basis and or may only require a dentalcleaning every few years. Routine oral examination and frequent dental cleanings for animals with higher incidence of dental disease will be moreeconomical as this will reduce the overall cost of dental care by minimizing expensive tooth extractions.
DENTAL PROPHYLAXIS (CLEANING)
Dental cleaning requires general anesthesia because it involves multiple steps which can result in a long procedure, may require radiographs (x-rays) to examine tooth roots, may cause pain, may involve extraction of teeth and suturing of gums and usually requires the animal to remaincompletely still for a minimum of 30 minutes to as long as 2 -3 hours depending upon the extent of dental disease. Dental cleanings are brokendown into the different steps described below:
1) Examination/Probing/Scaling: The process starts with oral examination, probing of tooth pockets and scaling of teeth. Teeth and gumsare examined for pockets above and below the gum line, for caries (cavities), missing teeth, loose teeth, fractured teeth, gum recessionand resorptive lesions. Scaling is performed with an ultrasonic scaler to remove tartar above and below the gum line. Arlington AnimalHospital utilizes a high quality modern scaler that uses air to produce vibrations and is less damaging to teeth.
2) Extractions/Suturing: Teeth that are loose, have excessive gum recession, are fractured or have root damage are extracted and theirpockets sutured as required. Radiographs are vitally important as they can show teeth that appear to be normal above the gum line buthave infected roots below the gum line. Extraction of teeth can be a difficult process and may required use of high speed drills, gum flapsand lip flaps. Many teeth require cutting with a high speed drill to be removed and extractions have to be done carefully to preventfractures of the jaw and damage to other teeth.
3) Polishing: Minor tooth surface defects are smoothed out with pumice utilizing a low speed polishing unit. This helps make the toothsurface resistant to plaque formation and adherence. Each surface of each tooth must be polished.
4) Irrigation: A pressurized spray is utilized to remove small amounts of tartar, plaque, left over pumice and bacteria from the toothsurfaces, gums and between the teeth.
5) Fluoride Treatment: The surface of the teeth are coated in fluoride and allowed to sit for at least four minutes. This decreases toothsensitivity, strengthens enamel and decreases the rate of future plaque formation.
HOME CARE IN THE PREVENTION OF DENTAL DISEASE
The goal of home dental care is to remove plaque before it become calcified and adheres to the tooth surface. Home dental care can be divided upinto two categories, mechanical management and chemical management.
Mechanical Management:Tooth Brushing: Tooth brushing is the most effective method of controlling tartar but it use can be highly variable based uponthe animal’s disposition and the owner’s ability. Human toothpaste should not be used due to its unsuitable taste, it detergentcomposition and its high fluoride content. Animal toothpastes are lactoperoxidase enhanced enzyme products that haveantibacterial properties that decrease plaque. Animal toothpaste comes in a variety of flavors and animal toothbrushes vary insize from finger brushes to full size toothbrushes.
Dog Foods and Dental Treats: There are many different prescription and over the counter (OTC) dental foods and dental treatsdesigned to reduce dental plaque and tarter in animals. Hill’s Prescription Diet T/D is one of the most effective dental diets andcan reduce plaque and tartar formation as much as 60%. This may highly benefit animals that have chronic dental disease.
Dental Toys/Bones: There are many dental toys and bones on the market that help reduce dental plague and tarter by“scrubbing” the teeth and stimulating the gums. However toys and bones will not replace dental brushing and there is a smallrisk of gastric obstruction if the animal swallows all or part of the toy or bone. There is also a small risk of tooth fracture withhard toys or bones.
Chemical Management:Cleansing Gels: Cleansing gels such as Hexarinse and CHX-Guard contain ingredients such as Chlorhexidine that havebacteriostatic and antibacterial effects that can reduce plague and tartar formation. These gels help reduce plaque but shouldbe used in conjunction with other methods to be truly effective.
CHRONIC DENTAL DISEASE TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT
Routine Dental Cleanings: Routine dental checks and dental cleanings will minimize spread of bacteria throughout the body and minimize thechances of organ and tissue damage by circulating dental bacteria. Brushing between dental cleanings will promote healthy teeth and gums.Unfortunately there is no substitute for dental cleanings.
Pulse Therapy Antibiotics: Antibiotics can be used as a pre treatment before dental treatment, perioperatively at the time of dental treatment,postoperatively for 7-10 days, and/or in a pulse therapy fashion given the first five to seven days of each month. Pulse therapy antibiotics havebeen proven to help manage and control chronic dental disease in a variety of cases, especially cases where a dental cleaning may not be feasible.
The key to maintaining good dental health in your animal is consistent dental exams every 6-12 months,routine cleanings, a proper diet and aggressive home dental care.
