Dental Disease In Cats Pictures. The most common dental problems seen in cats are gingivitis, periodontal, and tooth resorption. According to the american veterinary dental society, an astounding 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age 3.
Their busy teeth are exposed to many different materials and can develop various forms of dental disease over time. This is the fall or separation of the dental crown from the root, due to an undercutting of the crown. Some cats develop severe oral inflammation called stomatitis.
Stage 2 is early periodontal disease where gum margins are thickened, shallow pockets are forming under the gums, and more tartar is present.
Some cats develop severe oral inflammation called stomatitis. Stage 2 is early periodontal disease where gum margins are thickened, shallow pockets are forming under the gums, and more tartar is present. Biofilms (bacteria) that are a major part of dental disease. Unfortunately for the cats, many owners are also most reluctant to sedate the older kitty to perform these necessary dental procedures.