FELINE PERIODONTAL DISEASE

PICTURES AND DESCRIPTIONS OF THE 3 STAGES OF FELINE DENTAL DISEASE

Stage 1: Early Periodontal Disease

• Minimal plaque and/or calculus on teeth
• Red and swollen gums with no tooth attachment loss
• Removing plaque and cleaning under the gum line will save teeth
• REVERSIBLE CONDITION

 

 

 

 

 

Stage 2: Moderate Periodontal Disease

• Plaque and/or calculus on teeth
• Red, swollen and painful gums; as well as bad breath
• Loss of tooth attachment up to 25%
• POTENTIALLY REVERSABLE MAY REQUIER EXTRACTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

Stage3: Severe Periodontal Disease

• Significant calculus on teeth
• Severe gingivitis causing painful and bleeding gums
• Decaying enamel resulting in painful nerve exposure
• Loss of tooth attachment greater than 50%
• PERMANENT DAMAGE WILL REQUIRE EXTRACTIONS