| Dogs get plaque and tartar on their teeth just like | | | | solution of three percent hydrogen peroxide. |
| humans | | | | Advanced |
| do. Cleaning your dogs teeth between professional | | | | buildup requires scraping with dental instruments. |
| cleanings | | | | Some |
| is very simple.Keeping your dogs teeth and gums | | | | veterinarians use ultrasonics now as well, so the |
| clean will eliminate "doggy | | | | treatment |
| breath" as well as keep your dog healthy.Most | | | | is more pleasant.For between dental visits, provide |
| veterinarians suggest twice a week brushings. When | | | | soft chew toys made of |
| brushing teeth, use baking soda or a special | | | | rubber or nylon and something made of fiber like a |
| toothpaste | | | | chew rope |
| formulated for dogs, not toothpaste for humans. | | | | which helps to wipe the teeth clean.For more |
| Pet | | | | information on how to keep your dogs teeth and |
| toothpastes contain enzymes that help dissolve | | | | mouth healthy visit: FOR REPRINT: You have |
| plaque and | | | | permission to publish |
| can be swallowed. They also taste good.Use a | | | | this article free of charge in your e-zine, newsletter, |
| toothbrush designed for pets or small children. Or | | | | ebook, print publication or on your website ONLY if |
| just use gauze or a washcloth if the pet doesn't like | | | | it |
| the | | | | remains unchanged and you include the copyright |
| brush.Tooth brushing is best but if the dog won't let | | | | and author |
| you brush | | | | information (Resource Box) at the end. You may |
| it's teeth then giving it something to chew that rubs | | | | not use |
| on the | | | | this article in any unsolicited commercial email |
| sides of the teeth is useful.Although dogs do not | | | | (spam).Copyright: 2005 Marilyn PokorneyPlease leave |
| usually get cavities in their teeth, | | | | the resource box intact with an active link, |
| tooth problems result from soft foods that can | | | | and send a courtesy copy of the publication in which |
| leave debris | | | | the |
| in gum pockets at the base of the teeth, known as | | | | article appears to: Author: Marilyn Pokorney |
| gingivitis. Infections form which soften and cause | | | | Freelance writer of science, nature, animals and the |
| the gums | | | | environment. |
| to recede. Bad breath is a symptom.Tartar buildup | | | | Also loves crafts, gardening, and reading. |
| can be removed from teeth by rubbing with a | | | | |