Cats and dogs all have oral problems of varying degrees, and most oral problems are formed over time, and the course of the disease is long. As long as you pay attention to the diet and clean it in time, you may be able to eliminate most of the oral problems.
When cats and dogs start to have bad breath, decreased appetite, yellow teeth and calculus, they need dental cleaning.
Introduction to Oral Diseases in Cats and Dogs
Plaque
In general, There is a complex bacterial population in the mouth, and saliva and food residue will provide it with a steady stream of nutrients. If it is not cleaned for a long time, the bacteria will multiply and form a mixed film composed of saliva sticky substances and various bacteria. Also known as dental plaque, dental plaque may form within 48 hours. At this time, the plaque has a certain resistance to the outside world, but ordinary removal methods such as brushing cannot easily remove it.
Dental calculus
Under the action of bacteria, the concentration of carbon dioxide in saliva decreases, and the acidity and alkalinity of saliva increases, which promotes inorganic salts. It settles on the teeth, mixes with food scraps, and forms calculus. The calculus protects the bacteria from being removed and further develops into periodontal disease.
Gingivitis
Bacteria in the mouth continue to increase, causing an inflammatory disease of the gums called gingivitis. Due to the participation of inflammatory cells, capillaries will proliferate, so not only local redness and swelling will occur, but also bleeding during exploration. Gingivitis can also occur when there is no or only a small amount of calculus, and there are many predisposing factors, not just caused by oral bacteria.
Periodontitis
Periodontitis is the aggravation of gingivitis, due to the expansion of inflammation, the periodontal ligament is destroyed, The alveolar bone is gradually absorbed, so that the gingival sulcus is gradually absorbed, forming a periodontal pocket. Due to the destruction of the periodontal tissue, especially the resorption of the alveolar bone, the phenomenon of tooth loosening and displacement will occur, and at the same time, the bad breath will be further aggravated, and some cats and dogs will even refuse to eat because of the pain.
The operation method of cat and dog teeth
cleaning
Ultrasonic teeth cleaning
Ultrasonic teeth cleaning It uses the huge energy brought by the “cavitation phenomenon” generated by ultrasound and water to clean the calculus on the teeth. Of course, it is very important to evaluate the whole oral cavity before cleaning. Sometimes it involves tooth extraction. Tooth extraction, the doctor will give professional advice.
The most common treatment at present is ultrasonic cleaning
Postoperative care of cats and dogs
If cats and dogs have different degrees of gingivitis, you can consider using some oral antibiotics or bacteriostatic drugs for external use.
After teeth cleaning surgery, you can consider sticking to oral administration of Boladan to prevent plaque and calculus, and regularly check the condition of the oral cavity or take it to the hospital for physical examination, etc.
