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May 18th, 2015, 09:22 AM
#11
Originally Posted by
vom Dufenshmirtz
Based my recommendation on being a Dental Hygienist (RDH). Hydrogen Peroxide is a strongly oxidizing compound that will denature proteins essentially killing the tissue delaying healing. Although once commonly recommended and used as an antiseptic we now know its negatives out weigh its benefits. Won't find peroxide used in the dental industry other than whitening teeth. Even than a less reactive form of carbomide peroxide is used of which only very low concentration is used in general public use. Although higher concentration is used in office its use requires isolation from the soft tissue. If a client presents with severe gingivitis unrelated to plaque treatment would consist of thorough debridement of calculus and biofilm followed by a regiment of homecare to reduce plaque accumulation and an antibacterial rinse such as peridex to limit bacterial growth. Along with a referral to assess for any health related factors. Would imagine same for a dog so a Vet check is in order.
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May 18th, 2015 09:22 AM
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May 18th, 2015, 11:25 AM
#12
Has too much time on their hands
I never had any gum or teeth issues with any of my dogs and have always promoted a big shank bone to chew on as preventative care. I switch it out from time to time with a chicken flavour nylon bone from Pet Smart.
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May 18th, 2015, 02:38 PM
#13
Great plan for tartar ,but enflamed gums can be caused by more serious issues. That's why seeing a vet in this case is recommended.
http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/..._dg_gingivitis
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May 18th, 2015, 08:46 PM
#14
Originally Posted by
finsfurfeathers
Based my recommendation on being a Dental Hygienist (RDH). Hydrogen Peroxide is a strongly oxidizing compound that will denature proteins essentially killing the tissue delaying healing. Although once commonly recommended and used as an antiseptic we now know its negatives out weigh its benefits. Won't find peroxide used in the dental industry other than whitening teeth. Even than a less reactive form of carbomide peroxide is used of which only very low concentration is used in general public use. Although higher concentration is used in office its use requires isolation from the soft tissue. If a client presents with severe gingivitis unrelated to plaque treatment would consist of thorough debridement of calculus and biofilm followed by a regiment of homecare to reduce plaque accumulation and an antibacterial rinse such as peridex to limit bacterial growth. Along with a referral to assess for any health related factors. Would imagine same for a dog so a Vet check is in order.
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May 20th, 2015, 09:01 AM
#15
So curious what has been the outcome?
Time in the outdoors is never wasted
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May 21st, 2015, 08:31 AM
#16
Originally Posted by
finsfurfeathers
Would not recommend hydrogen peroxide worst thing you could do. In a person would recommend a cholrohexidene rinse like peridex. However would check the ideology ASAP
chlorhexidine x2
but it stains your teeth yellow if you use it for long - don't think your dog will care
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June 11th, 2015, 10:07 PM
#17
Sorry. Haven't been on the forum for a while.
Anyways, I think it may have been caused by chewing. The oldest boy was using a rubber ball to play with the dog. The dog popped it and the kid just left it out there. I didn't see it as she had it behind the shed. Think she was gnawing on it for a week.
I took that away and rinsed her mouth twice a day with a product called 'Slurp n' fresh'. Seems to have cleared things up and her breath smells better than mine. Lol. She gets a butcher bone once a week normally.