Category Archives: Dental Care

Finding Dog Care Resources Online

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We all love our dogs, and this alone is a good enough reason to care for our dog, but there are many other reasons that we should all offer dog care to our pets, for example the health and happiness of our dog is the first thing to be noticed, and secondly learning how to provide this dog care yourself will increase your relationship and bond no end.

There are many online resources for dog care available, but I would like to show you a few extracts from a book that has everything rolled into one on the way of dog grooming and explain how to´s, techniques, tips and an explanation of the benefits for you and you dog that can be obtained through correct dog care at home.

We all know that there is more to dog care than a brush through there coat – although this is an important part of dog care I would like to drawer your attention to other areas and activities that can result in the mentioned benefits and play a great part in dog care;

Eyes and Ears –
Once you have mastered grooming the coat you can move on to the next stage of grooming, caring for the eyes and ears – again this is not a difficult task, but requires a little more care than the coat. As with humans the eyes, and especially the ears are delicate organs in a dog and we have to be sure we can help our dog benefit, minimize the risks, and at the same time ensure we are not creating any danger for our pet.

Eye Care
The importance of eye care is something that many dog owners do not take into consideration as much as should be, the general eye infections suffered by dogs are caused by bacteria which has been allowed to seep into the eye, so regular cleaning is a must – also whilst cleaning will be the best opportunity to identify the most common eye problem for our pets, Conjunctivitis, this can be noticed by a redness around the eye and a greenish, or yellowish discharge…

Dental Hygiene – A part of dog care many owners omit!
Much of the dental hygiene crosses from grooming into health care, I have tried to separate the two but parts go hand in hand, however there will be another book in the series shortly that will cover health care and mouth issues in your pet deeper, for now we will try to keep with the grooming topic, and base this section around dental hygiene for a healthier, and better looking dog without too much consideration for the health issues – although these are a main factor in dental and mouth care.

Why Are Dental Implants So Important?

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Dental implants have become a standard restorative practice throughout the world. Implants are replacement tooth roots that are placed in areas of the mouth where there are missing teeth. The importance of dental implants is rooted in the necessity of maintaining the bone after tooth loss.

There are number of reasons why it is important to have implants to maintain the bone after tooth loss. Dental implants will help improve or maintain the performance, retention, and function of removal restorations. As well, it helps to improve facial appearance. Using a standard surgical method, the implants are installed in the bone by a dentist. After having the implant procedure, the implants will be left undisturbed for several months to allow the implants to bond with the bone. After there has been a suitable period of time allowed for healing, a small connector called an abutment is attached to each implant. The permanent replacement teeth will then be attached to the abutments.

The reason why replacing the tooth root is so important is that natural tooth roots are embedded in the bone which stimulate bone growth thereby providing a stable base to allow for comfortable chewing and biting. When teeth are missing, the bone that had once supported the teeth begins to deteriorate which is a process known as bone resorption. When installing dental implants and replacing missing teeth, the bone will be preserved because the bone forms a strong and long lasting bond to the implants which allows the implant to support the same functions as natural tooth roots.

When people undergo an implant procedure, they will have a number of appointments with their dentist so that impressions of their teeth and implant abutments can be taken. As well, they will have temporary replacement teeth placed which includes selecting the appropriate shade for the replacement teeth and creating a proper fit. The replacement teeth and the underlying structures will be constructed so that they securely attach to the dental implants.

Dental implants are designed to be a permanent solution to preventing bone deterioration; however, there are a number of factors that contribute to the lasting success of an implant procedure such as regular visits to the dentist for maintenance as well proper home care of the implants. Research has shown that when properly maintained, implant supported replacement teeth can last for more than 35 years. The chances of implants lasting throughout the life of the patient are very high when properly maintained. This is very important to consider when comparing it to typical tooth-supported bridge which lasts from 7 to 10 years. As well, partials and dentures are estimated to remain properly functional for about 5 years.

Because of the importance of our teeth and mouth for their function and esthetics, it is essential that we take proper care of them. Today, more people are now enjoying the benefits of dental implants, which is why the procedure is now becoming a standard practice in most dental practices throughout the world.