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Points to remember about periodontal disease (5)

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  1. Any animal with teeth is affected
  2. No cure
  3. Progressive, relentless
  4. Worse in older patients
  5. Worse in smaller patients
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What are supplemental things you should use during client education? (5)

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  1. Posters
  2. Flip charts
  3. Pamphlets
  4. Models
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Signs of dental disease (6)

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  1. Bad breath
  2. Yellow-brown crust of tartar
  3. Red & swollen gums
  4. Pain or bleeding when eating, or when mouth is touched.
  5. Decreased appetite or difficulty eating
  6. Loose or missing teeth
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Where in the body can bacterial infections of the mouth spread to? (6)

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a. Brain
b. Mouth
c. Lungs
d. Heart
e. Liver
f. Kidneys

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Regarding oral infections…
1. Can bacteria cross the blood-brain barrier?
2. What disease can cause bad breath & lead to the destruction of gums and teeth?
3. Bacteria infecting the lungs can cause what?

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  1. Yes. It can cause lots of damage.
  2. Periodontal disease
  3. Bronchial or other respiratory infections
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Regarding oral infections…
1. Periodontal disease may result in ___ & damage to the ___.
2. T/F: The liver is safe from bacteria entering it.
3. How can the kidneys be affected by bacterial infections?

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  1. Inflammation; Heart
  2. False. Bacteria entering the liver may result in a variety of liver diseases.
  3. Kidney infections & damage.
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What is the progression of periodontal disease? (4)
FACT CHECK

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  1. Plaque
  2. Tartar
  3. Gingivitis
  4. Periodontitis
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How many species of bacteria of the buccal cavity are there?

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Over 300!!

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Bacteria in the buccal cavity, when mixed with saliva, form a “___” that coats the surface of the teeth.
This causes gum ___, working its way under the gums where further bacteria can develop in an ___-free environment.
Within ___hrs, plaque can mineralize by fixing ___ and transforming into tartar (calculus).

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  1. “Biofilm”
  2. Inflammation
  3. Oxygen-free
  4. 24hrs
  5. Calcium
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T/F: Calculus has the same origins as periodontal disease, but is not the cause of it

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True

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T/F: Calculus can provide a rough surface that disables the development of plaque

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False. It most definitely facilitates the development of plaque!

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T/F: Age causes periodontal disease

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FALSE!
Disease is bacterial in origin. Can affect younger animals too.

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  1. Is there a medicine that prevents or dissolves tartar?
  2. Is it possible to prolong the benefits of teeth scaling with antibiotics?
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  1. No
  2. No
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What is the gold standard for plaque control?

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Brushing teeth!! Single most effective means of removing plaque

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What does toothpaste need to contain to work in vet med? Can a client use human toothpaste?

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  1. Can be flavored but must contain enzymes & chemicals to slow calculus.
  2. No. It has too much fluoride (pets don’t spit) and they don’t like our mint flavoring.
    - Human toothpaste contains a small amount of Ethylene Glycol!!
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How can a client train their pet to enjoy or tolerate teeth brushing? (6)

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  1. Start at a young age
  2. Positive stimulus
    - Reward w game, walk, meal, treat, etc
  3. Daily ritual, same time, same place
  4. Start with a few teeth, then gradually increase.
    - May take several weeks to get all teeth
  5. Approach from the side
    - Approach from the front is threatening to them!
  6. Let pet be in comfortable position and give reassurance (petting, etc)
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T/F: Owners should press the toothpaste into the brush as to prevent the pet from licking it off

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T/F: Owners should begin with the incisors

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False. It’s best advised to start with the side as animals don’t typically enjoy their noses manipulated. It is also easier to lift their lips.

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What angle should the toothbrush be held in?

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45-degree angle in relation to the surface of the teeth as to penetrate into the groove between tooth & gum

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