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Periodontal Disease
What Is Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease is advanced dental disease affecting the gums and tooth roots. It starts as tartar buildup on the tooth surface, progressively moving below the gumline where it causes structural damage that is not visible from the outside.
Left untreated, it causes pain, loose teeth, and can affect overall health beyond the mouth. It’s one of the most common conditions seen across all pet species and one of the most preventable.
Symptoms To Watch For
Bad Breath
Persistent bad breath is one of the earliest and most common signs of dental disease — not something to dismiss as normal.
Loose Teeth
Teeth that move or fall out indicate significant bone and tissue loss around the root a sign of advanced disease.
Drooling
Increased salivation, sometimes blood-tinged, can indicate significant oral pain or infection below the gumline.
Swollen Gums
Red, swollen, or receding gums around the teeth are a direct sign of active gum inflammation and disease progression.
How It's Diagnosed
Diagnosis involves an oral health examination under appropriate sedation, sometimes with dental X-ray to assess the extent of disease below the gumline where most of the damage occurs and where surface inspection alone misses it.
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Early-stage disease often responds well to professional scaling and polishing. More advanced cases may require extraction of teeth that are too damaged to save, we assess each tooth individually and only extract where necessary. Ongoing home dental care helps prevent recurrence.
When To Seek Care
If you notice persistent bad breath, loose teeth, drooling, or swollen gums book a dental assessment. The earlier periodontal disease is caught, the more options are available and the better the outcome.
Why Pet Owners Choose ExoCare?
Specialized Expertise
Modern Equipment
Emergency Care
Compassionate Vet
Dr. Asma Fariha
Veterinary Surgeon · MVC Reg. No. 3362
Dr. Asma treats dental disease in rabbits and rodents as well as cats and dogs, which many clinics will not attempt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our main clinic is in Subang Jaya, Selangor. We also operate 7 additional locations across the Klang Valley: USJ, Puchong, Kelana Jaya, Bukit Kiara, Bandar Sunway, Taman Paramount, and Damansara Heights. All locations operate under the same team, standards, and expertise.
Yes, during clinic hours (Mon, Wed-Sun 11 AM-7 PM), we accept emergency cases. Call +60-3-5145 8989 immediately – we’ll triage and fit you in based on urgency.
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You can book online at our booking page, by phone at +60-3-5145 8989, by email, or by walk-in (subject to availability). We recommend booking in advance.
We accept credit card (Visa, Mastercard), debit card, bank transfer, and cash. Payment plans are available for major procedures – ask our staff.
Yes. All our veterinarians are registered with the Malaysia Veterinary Council (MVC) and trained in avian and exotic animal medicine. Our lead veterinarian, Dr. Asma Fariha, holds MVC Registration #3362.
Only if individual teeth are too damaged to save, we assess each one and only extract where it’s the right call. Keeping healthy teeth is always the preference.
Roughly annually for most pets more frequently if dental disease has already been identified or if your pet is prone to rapid tartar buildup. We’ll advise on the right schedule for your animal.
Early-stage disease can improve significantly with professional treatment and consistent home care. Advanced bone and tissue loss is managed rather than fully reversed.
Chronic dental infection can have effects beyond the mouth over time. Getting on top of dental disease is part of overall health management, not just dental care.
It’s one of the most reliable early warning signs persistent bad breath in pets is worth investigating rather than accepting as normal. Occasionally it can indicate other issues, which is another reason to have it checked.