Is Dog Teeth Cleaning Important?

A dogs dental health, is just as important as
your own dental health. Dental disease affects
over 78% of dogs over the age of 3. Visiting a
veterinarian isn't always needed when it comes
to keeping your dogs teeth white and shiny. Dog
brushing in the comfort of your own home, plus
regular cleanings at the veterinarian, cost
somewhere between $30-60. If you do decide to
clean your dogs teeth yourself here are some
tips: buy pet friendly toothpaste, have the
right tools and timing is everything.

Pet friendly toothpaste is an obvious tip, but
when it comes to having the right tools for the
job, some people may be lost. Start out with
your fingers, let the dog familiarize
him/herself with the toothpaste, then gently rub
the dogs tooth and gum. After a few weeks,
introduce an animal toothbrush. Lastly, you can
buy finger cots, in rubber or latex. After
cleanings, reward your dog. Give him/her a bone.


A good tip, is to buy dog treats that have
"tartar control". Some dog treats will claim to
have tartar control, but not all dog treats are
created equal. Generally, the popular name
brands do have tartar control, but whether its
worth spending a few extra dollars for them, is
completely up to you, the buyer. If you aren't
into cleaning your dogs teeth yourself, you can
always simply take your dog to the veterinarian.
These visits can cost between $70-350. The higher
the cost generally depends on if pre-anesthetic
blood work, the difficulty of doing the work on
the dog and the amount of build-up on teeth and
under the gum line.

The bill can increase to a whopping $1,000 or
more, if the dog requires late stage surgery or
extractions are needed to be done for whatever
reason. The whole teeth cleaning process at the
veterinarians office is rather simple. The
veterinarian first examines the dogs teeth and
gums, then the veterinarian administers
anesthetic.

After the anesthetic has been administered, the
teeth and gums are cleaned of tartar and plaque.
The veterinarian then smoothes the surface of the
roots and lastly rinses out the dogs mouth.
Sometimes after a cleaning, there is a fluoride
treatment. When the visit is over, the
veterinarian will keep a chart of your dogs
teeth problems. Now that you are informed about
dog teeth cleaning, you can make your own
decisions about your dogs dental health.


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Learn how it is simple to clean dog teeth if you
don't take them to the vet for dangerous and
expensive dental scaling. It is a simple matter
for individuals to clean their dog's teeth aware
of our easy and safe canine toothpaste. These all
natural products are available in gels and sprays
that are simple to use.
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