Tooth decay is really a very unpleasant thing, and after tooth decay, tooth pain really makes people feel like dying, of course, this is impossible. And we can see the dentist after a tooth decay, toothache, you can take painkillers, but what about cats? They can also have tooth decay, so what should they do when they have tooth decay? Symptoms of tooth decay in cats are not too different from humans, that is, black spots appear on the surface of the teeth and become a cavity over time, plus cats have a strong ability to endure pain, so it is difficult to affect them with not particularly serious tooth decay, unless the whole tooth has been decayed and the nerve has been hurt to cause pain. The reason is that saliva decay in cats is less frequent, but after cats eat, some of the residue is attached to the small fissure between the small white teeth and the large white teeth or on the surface of the teeth, and when the residue deteriorates, the PH value in the mouth will start to drop (when the PH value reaches below 5.4, lactic acid will be produced) and finally become acidic, and bacteria will multiply, and they and these food Together with these food residues, they start to destroy the teeth and form cavities. Treatment For adult cats that have passed the incubation period, you can feed them food or snacks that have the effect of removing dental calculus. This method can serve to prevent dental calculus in cats and has a therapeutic effect on cats with mild dental calculus. Take your cat to the vet for a dental cleaning. Since dental cleaning requires general anesthesia, it is important to pay attention to the cat’s health before arranging it, especially for older cats. Mild cavities that have not reached the pulp are pried open at an angle with a dental rod, and the cavity is filled with resin material after grinding off the black part. For cavities that have reached the pulp and nerve of the teeth and caused inflammation, the best way is to extract the tooth. Since some cats may bleed profusely due to tooth extraction and it is not easy to stop the bleeding, preoperative emergency preparations should be made while asking about the past medical history. After extraction, fill the extracted tooth socket with dental neomycin. In addition, if the sockets are large, they should be sutured in order to help recovery. Doctors will change the method and material of filling the tooth depending on the location of the decayed tooth, generally there are these two cases: the caries of tooth enamel occurs first remove the softened tooth mass of the decayed tooth, for the deeper hole use calcium oxide agent and other protective treatment such as pulp covering and wrapping, then do antiseptic treatment on the enamel (30~60 seconds → water washing → one drying). After mixing the two liquid binders, the mixture is applied to the hole and dried. There are also two kinds of fillers, which need to be mixed for 15 seconds and then filled within five minutes, otherwise it will be dried and caked. The first step of chalk occurring caries is roughly the same, first remove the softened dentin of the caries, then the lower hole cut and filled with the mixed filling material’s, and finally increase the hardness of the material by photosynthetic lighting directly on the art part to ensure the cat can use it normally. The most effective way to prevent is to brush your teeth!!! Brushing frequency 3-4 times a week, 30 seconds at a time, try not to exceed 1 minute, gentle movements. When brushing your cat’s teeth it is best to use a special toothbrush and toothpaste for cats, do not brush your cat’s teeth indiscriminately to prevent injury to its mouth. Nowadays, there are also special tartar-cleaning foods available on the market for purchase, and feeding some from time to time can be of some help in preventing tooth decay. Note that helping cats deal with tooth decay also requires attention, and you should choose a professional veterinary hospital and an experienced veterinarian. At the same time, brushing your cat’s teeth should start from a young age, and the owner should cultivate the habit of brushing your cat’s teeth from a young age, so that it can develop good habits and do a good job of dental care to prevent tooth decay.
