Dental
problems are one of the most common diseases seen in feline. Cats often hide
their oral discomfort, but occasionally, a cat may reveal its pain by pawing at
its mouth, drooling or turning its head to one side while eating food, to avoid
chewing on the painful side of its mouth. Some cats stop eating because of
dental pains. Other ones may stop eating dry food and only eat wet food.
Your
Cat's Mouth
Kittens are born without any teeth. Baby teeth begin to appear in the first two weeks of its life. At 6 weeks of age, all 26 of your kitten's baby teeth should be appear. In the 6 months of age, 30 adult teeth replace your kitten's baby teeth. The 30 teeth include 12 little incisors in front area, four canine teeth (the two upper and two lower fangs), 10 per-molars and four molars.
Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, or gum disease, commonly affects feline. This disease is caused by plaques, bacteria-laden coating on the tooth surface and the body's response to those bacteria and their toxins. Oral bacteria can enter the bloodstream through diseased oral tissues, affecting other organs, such as heart valves and kidneys. As the immune system responds to the plaques, the gums become inflamed. This is the first phase of periodontal disease: gingivitis.
Left untreated, the inflammation progresses and the second phase of periodontal disease (periodontitis) occurs, and can cause receding gums, bone loss and periodontal ligament damage. If not removed, the plaque mineralizes into tartar or calculus within days and requires mechanical removal.Which will be painful for your cat.
Fortunately, the first stage (gingivitis) is reversible if your cat have a professional cleaning and if you institute a home care program for her.(you should take care of your cat’s teeth like yours!!!)
Periodontitis, however, is irreversible. The early stages are characterized by gingivitis and halitosis (bad breath). Up to 80 percent of cats in third year of they life suffer from gingivitis. You must alert your veto the red flags of gingivitis and begin professional cleaning, in some cases, between 6 months and 1 year of age.Earlier you start the program the better teeth your cat will have.
Home Care
Daily home care is really important. Brushing your cat's teeth can help prevent dental disease. Within only a few days of a professional dental cleaning, plaque is already building up on your cat's teeth. The ultimate goal of home care is to remove plaque before it becomes calculus and visible.
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Kittens are born without any teeth. Baby teeth begin to appear in the first two weeks of its life. At 6 weeks of age, all 26 of your kitten's baby teeth should be appear. In the 6 months of age, 30 adult teeth replace your kitten's baby teeth. The 30 teeth include 12 little incisors in front area, four canine teeth (the two upper and two lower fangs), 10 per-molars and four molars.
Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, or gum disease, commonly affects feline. This disease is caused by plaques, bacteria-laden coating on the tooth surface and the body's response to those bacteria and their toxins. Oral bacteria can enter the bloodstream through diseased oral tissues, affecting other organs, such as heart valves and kidneys. As the immune system responds to the plaques, the gums become inflamed. This is the first phase of periodontal disease: gingivitis.
Left untreated, the inflammation progresses and the second phase of periodontal disease (periodontitis) occurs, and can cause receding gums, bone loss and periodontal ligament damage. If not removed, the plaque mineralizes into tartar or calculus within days and requires mechanical removal.Which will be painful for your cat.
Fortunately, the first stage (gingivitis) is reversible if your cat have a professional cleaning and if you institute a home care program for her.(you should take care of your cat’s teeth like yours!!!)
Periodontitis, however, is irreversible. The early stages are characterized by gingivitis and halitosis (bad breath). Up to 80 percent of cats in third year of they life suffer from gingivitis. You must alert your veto the red flags of gingivitis and begin professional cleaning, in some cases, between 6 months and 1 year of age.Earlier you start the program the better teeth your cat will have.
Home Care
Daily home care is really important. Brushing your cat's teeth can help prevent dental disease. Within only a few days of a professional dental cleaning, plaque is already building up on your cat's teeth. The ultimate goal of home care is to remove plaque before it becomes calculus and visible.
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