Companion Animals

Cat Feline Gingivitis Advanced Treatment

Advanced gingivitis that has progressed to periodontitis requires specialist dental treatment beyond routine professional cleaning.

Key Facts

Advanced periodontitis involves irreversible bone loss around affected teeth
Subgingival scaling and root planing removes calculus and infected tissue from deep pockets
Teeth with greater than 50 percent bone loss have poor prognosis and require extraction
Post-treatment home care is essential to prevent rapid recurrence of disease
Referral to a veterinary dental specialist achieves better outcomes in complex cases

Welfare Considerations

Cats with periodontitis experience chronic deep oral pain from inflamed periodontal ligaments and bone infection. Specialist treatment removes the source of pain and prevents further bone destruction.

What You Can Do

Seek specialist veterinary dental assessment for cats with severe periodontal disease
Complete post-treatment home care instructions precisely to prevent rapid recurrence
Return for follow-up assessments every 6 months after treatment for periodontal disease