Canine Teeth Cleaning Tips

Accumulation of plaque results in periodontal
disease. Plaque is composed of bacteria, saliva
proteins and debris and it sits between the gums
and teeth. Bacteria from the periodontal
infection can affect other vital organs in your
pet's body. Regular canine teeth cleaning
routine is the best way to ensure good dental
health. The fist step in canine teeth cleaning
is selecting an appropriate time that is quiet
and convenient, when you and your dog are
relaxed.

From there, get your dog used to the idea of
teeth brushing. You can do this by massaging the
dog's lips with your finger in a circular motion
for a period of 30-60 seconds one or twice a day
for a few weeks. From there you can move to the
gums and teeth. When you dog starts to get
comfortable with being touched this way, you can
place a dab of dog toothpaste or a paste made out
of water and baking soda on its lips to make the
dog to get used to the taste. Having done that,
you can then introduce a toothbrush that is
appropriate for your dog's size. For large dogs,
you can use human toothbrushes. Place a little
toothpaste on the brush and in slow circular
motions brush 1 or 2 teeth and the nearby gum
line. By doing this you will be getting the dog
accustomed to the canine teeth cleaning
procedure.

At this juncture you can begin to gradually
increase the number of dog teeth brushed. You
should place the toothbrush or gauze wrapped
finger at a 45 degree angle to the teeth and
clean in small circular motions. It is very
important to eventually brush the rear teeth
where tartar and plaque might have accumulated.
You should concentrate more in the side of the
tooth that touches the cheek as it is the one
that usually has most tartar. If your dog
resists having the inner surfaces of the teeth
cleaned, do not pressure it because only a
little tartar builds up there. When you dog
starts to protest you should stop the canine
teeth cleaning procedure. After every session
you should lavishly praise your dog to encourage
the dog to enjoy the procedure. Once the dog
becomes accustomed to the activity, you can
brush its teeth 2-3 times a week.

If tooth brushing fails to work in your
situation, you can give the dog anything that
rubs on the sides of the teeth to chew on. Chew
toys are good at satisfying your dog's desire to
munch while making its teeth strong. These toys
not only keep the teeth clean by scraping off
soft tartar, but also massaging its gum. The
best chew toys are those made firm toxin free
rawhide, rubber and nylon. To keep up good
dental health and to ease canine teeth cleaning,
feed your dog on specially formulated dry food
that does not cause too much tartar build up,
and give the dog treats that are specially made
to keep canine teeth healthy. This information
seeks to educate you on the canine teeth
cleaning procedure and maintaining overall good
dental health.

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