Dog Teeth Care and Health
This is incorrect. Plaque is a soft film combination of food debris, bacteria with their by-products and salivary enzyme secretions that are deposited on the surface of dental enamel. If plaque is not removed, it becomes mineralised and forms calculus which causes various dental diseases and leads to bad smell from the dog’s mouth. Dental calculus is seen most often in small-breed dogs. Preventive dental care is the best medicine to avoid cleaning of teeth by a machine, which requires general anesthesia. Home care is very important in preventing and minimizing calculus build-up. A dog’s teeth can be cleaned with a small child-size toothbrush, and using baking soda with water as toothpaste. If the animal does not tolerate a toothbrush, simply rubbing the tooth surfaces with a soft cloth dipped in the paste will help to remove the plaque build-up. This should be done at least once a week. In addition to this, professional teeth cleaning once or twice a year would be ideal to maintain a good oral health program.