Anticipatory Guidance Handbook
• Bad taste in mouth. • Persistent bad breath. • Red or swollen gums. • Tender gums. • Gums that bleed during toothbrushing. • Loose or separating teeth.
• Bad taste in mouth. • Persistent bad breath. • Red or swollen gums. • Tender gums. • Gums that bleed during toothbrushing. • Loose or separating teeth.
Preamble: Gum disease is a common problem with the mouth. People with gum disease might have swollen gums, receding gums, sore or infected gums, or loose teeth.
Gums: normal, healthy. Teeth: no tartar, no loose or missing teeth. STEP 1. Gently pull back the lips and cheeks in order to see the teeth and gums. Inspect ...
Some warning signs of problems: • Red, swollen, tender or bleeding gums. • Gums that pull away from the teeth. • Bad breath or bad taste. • Loose or separating ...
Gums should be pink, not red or inflamed, and moist to the touch. Dry gums can indicate dehydration. Ensure that the dog is breathing normally from its chest ...
As the tartar enlarges, it pushes the gums away from the roots of the teeth. The gums redden and become inflamed; the bone begins to dissolve ...
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CLEAN YOUR GUMS AND TEETH...................................... Please look at this card and tell me if you received any of the following. CLEANING OF YOUR
near the gums, your body responds in an adverse manner, resulting in an inflammatory response. Your gums may appear red, swollen and tender.
Bacteria in the plaque leads to gum inflammation. The inflamed gums allow bacteria to enter the bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream, bacteria travel.
Brushing my teeth and caring for my gums 7. Oral care (e.g. brushing, flossing, mouth wash) Taking care of mouth, teeth, and gums 2. persistent bad breath ...
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