dental disease
Gum or tooth ailment
Dental disease is any condition affecting the teeth, gums, or surrounding oral structures.
The term encompasses cavities, gum disease, tooth decay, and infections.
Veterinarians use it frequently when discussing pet health: The vet said my dog has advanced dental disease and needs several extractions.
- cavitiesHollow spaces within
- gingivitisGum tissue inflammation
- periodontitisGum infection destroying jawbone
- pulpitisDental nerve inflammation
- abscessLocalized pus collection
sweet tooth · trench mouth · enamel erosion · plaque · fluoride treatments · halitosis · baby teeth · wisdom teeth · infection · tooth decay · root canal · bacteria · inflammation · extraction · genetics · rot · toothache · enamel
- pet healthvet visit, checkup, checkups, vaccinations, rabies vaccination
- Pet Ailmentship dysplasia, kennel cough, distemper, parvovirus, heartworm
- pet diseasesrespiratory infections, skin infections, ear infections, parasites, mites
- animal diseasesrabies, distemper, tuberculosis, mange, anthrax
- animal healthinfections, parasites, viruses, treatment, medication
- pet rodent carehay, pellets, dust bath, cage cleaning, water bottle