Brad Higgs Webboard User Reg: 06-13-2010
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I'm guessing it depends on your dogs teeth? Only one of my pups needs her teeth brushed my boys teeth are perfect. Never brushed any of my other dogs teeth and never had any problems.
I've never been one to brush my dog's teeth, either and only have to have my Rotties teeth cleaned every 2 years. So far JD's (my Mal) teeth look marvelous.
So, I agree with Brad. Think it all depends on your dog.
There are a lot of gels and additives on the market now that will help maintain oral health without having to brush the teeth. I would reccommend using those before you see tartar developing. Its a good idea to take care of tartar before it has a chance to build up to the point where they need put under anesthesia for a cleaning. Dog tooth health is the same as people. Tartar and bacteria on the teeth and gums affects the heart. Bad teeth=bad heart. There's a direct correlation.
Many people wait until theres already a ton of decay in the mouth to manage the problem. I would rather start my dog on a brushing or additive regiment before anything has a chance to stick to his pearly whites... then try to scrape it or scale it all off later.
Eating RMBs will keep your dog's teeth nice and clean!
Or if a dog is on kibble the occasional raw beef rib or recreational bone (with most of the fat/meat removed to prevent digestive upset) will do wonders for those teeth, too.
I brush my dogs teeth almost every day. Koenig has some very active salivary glands, which dump out right on his molars. (and builds plaque) Brushing daily with CET destroys the tarter buildup, and can make the difference between 2 min every day and a $5 tube of toothpaste, or a $400+ dental bill in the future! By doing this, my last dog made it to 14 with no dental work, and beautiful shiny white teeth!
It's not the brushing/abrasive action that makes it important for dogs, it's just getting the toothpaste on every surface of the tooth.
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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Quote: daniel fernando
Since I moved here and blessed with this 2 dogs, I found out that people here brushing their dog's teeth.
Way back then, I never brush my dog's teeth.
Do I need / have to brush their teeth?
It cannot possibly hurt. How's that for an answer?
It cannot hurt if done properly (including the "procedure" desensitizing and fun marker training to accustom the dog to the procedure) and it may help a ton.
I used to think that all raw-fed dogs had great teeth and no gum disease, but I was wrong.
So without going into all the reasons for raw not quite doing it for every dog (including but not limited to saliva flow, certain meds, and tooth formation in the jaw), I say yes.
Even "frequently" is better than never.
I have one with two back teeth that are perfectly placed next to each other to trap gunk and develop plaque (this, more than cavities, which are pretty rare in dogs, is the problem; it leads to gum disease and infection, and that infection causes pain and courses throughout the bloodstream).
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