Gingival hyperplasia in dogs and cats

Common info

Gingival hyperplasia is when gums inflamed and expanded. Gingival hyperplasia is more common in dogs and rare in cats. Gingival hyperplasia makes the thickening gums, increase in the height of the gums, pockets developing in the gums, and tissue mass formation on the gum line.

History

Gingival hyperplasia caused by bacterial infection and calculus along the gum line. If left untreated, Gingival hyperplasia will affect the bones and structures around the teeth.

Description

Gingival hyperplasia may affect one or all teeth. Gingival hyperplasia may not cause inflammation immediately, but the inflammation may cause the accumulation of food waste and bacteria between teeth.

Symptoms

Thickening of the gums
Increase in the height of the gums
Pockets developing in the gums
Tissue mass formation on the gum line

Gingival hyperplasia in dogs and cats makes the thickening gums, increase in the height of the gums, pockets developing in the gums, and tissue mass formation on the gum line.

Treatment and Prevention

In severe cases of Gingival hyperplasia in dogs and cats, surgery must perform to treat the gum line. The best prevention of Gingival hyperplasia in dogs and cats is to clean the mouth regularly.

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