Dog Dental Health Facts

Estimates range as high as 85 percent for pets that are suffering serious dental diseases. The evidence is clear, dog teeth are the single most neglected aspect of the animals health. While humans are very studious about their dental regimens, they commonly let their pets go years and years without proper oral care. It is a misconception we make that our dog’s teeth just clean themselves, and that their teeth must be ok if they are able to eat. This is a falsification. Dog teeth cleaning does not happen on its own. In the wild, canines do not have to have their teeth clean. The type of diet they eat does it for them. Bones, hides, etc. that they chew on work well to keep the teeth healthy. But the diet our own dogs get do not help clean the teeth. Canned and dry dog foods lead to tartar buildup actually.

Cleaning a dogs teeth is best done in by a veterinarian, however, there are a few things you can do at home to improve your dogs dental health. Begin this process with your vet, as they will assess the dog’s oral health and put you on the right track. It is oftentimes necessary to pull diseased teeth. They will even offer instruction on how to continue cleaning dog teeth at home.

No doubt you understand how difficult it is to live with a tooth ache if you’ve suffered through one yourslef. There are times when all you can do is quietly endure the pain. A dog with healthy teeth will live a longer, healthier life. Dogs are very courageous creatures. When we are experiencing pain, we tend to let our loved ones know about it. These markings can seldom be hidden. Dogs are extremely talented at hiding pain by suffering through it quietly and maintaining a diet, which is completely unlike us.

Taking your dog to the vet for a teeth cleaning, he or she will first anesthetize him or her, then do an exam and take away any easily removable placque. They should provide you with x-rays to illustrate their findings. A treatment plan will be developed to treat necessary diseased. Next, the teeth of the dog will become completely scaled, cleaned, and irrigated. Your vet will take you through the steps to take at home and schedule your next visit. Most importantly, be sure to purchase a good dog tooth paste or gel for keeping your pet’s teeth clean.