STAGE 1: Dental Plaque Build
- Mild Tartar and Plaque Build up
- No gum damage or gingivitis
- Healthy Teeth
- Reversible Changes
- Home Dental Care options will help
- Will progress to Grade 2 dental disease in time if not managed early.
STAGE 2 DENTAL DISEASE
- Moderate Tartar Build up
- Mild Gingivitis
- Healthy teeth
- Reversible Changes
- However, can progress to tooth root decay and gum disease if left untreated
- Dental Clean and assessment advised followed by home dental care options
- Careful monitoring required for return of signs
Before a dental Clean
After a dental Clean
STAGE 3-4 DENTAL DISEASE
- Peridontal /Advanced gum disease with gingivitis, gum erosion and recession
- Tooth root decay / broken teeth
- Irreversible damage
- Infection control and pain management required
- Dental extractions of any rotten teeth.
- Management of gum disease and remaining healthy teeth as for stage 2
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