What Is The Best Thing for Cleaning Dogs Teeth?

How to Keep Your Pet’s Teeth Healthy

Feed the Right Food - Some owners prefer to feed their dogs wet food rather than dry food. However, dry dog food may have the added benefit of exercising the chewing muscles and having a gentle cleansing effect on the teeth.
Every dog is unique, so there is no one diet that works for all dogs. If you are unsure which diet is best for your dog, your veterinarian or a reputable pet store will be able to give you more specific advice on the best diet.

Brush your dog’s teeth regularly.

Dental chews and treats are also a great way to help keep your dog’s teeth clean.
Feeding bones is controversial, and while raw, meaty bones may be a tasty treat for your dog and do help clean their teeth, they can be dangerous. Bones can cause teeth to break in “energetic” dogs and may cause constipation. Cooked bones may splinter and cause internal damage. Check with your veterinarian before feeding your dog bones, and supervise them while they are eating bones.

How to Clean Your Dog’s Teeth

You should make brushing your dog’s teeth part of your regular grooming routine.

Talk to your vet first - Before you start cleaning your dog's teeth, it's best to ask your vet to show you the best way to clean them. Different dog breeds have different jaw alignments and how their teeth fit together. Dogs with flat faces, such as pugs and chihuahuas, have misaligned jaws and crowded or missing teeth, making them more susceptible to dental disease.
Start cleaning their teeth from puppyhood, brushing their teeth every day to get them used to it. If you haven't done this before, place your finger near their mouth to gradually get them used to it. Keep doing this, then slowly start brushing their teeth until they are used to it.
Buy dog toothpaste - human toothpaste is not suitable. You can use a special dog toothbrush (which fits over your finger) to brush their teeth, but if you don't have one, a children's toothbrush will work just fine.
Signs Your Dog Has Tooth or Gum Disease
Dental disease can appear suddenly, or develop over time, over months.

Fractured Teeth

When your dog chews on a large piece of solid matter, such as a large bone or rock, their teeth can break. If they whimper when chewing, paw at their mouth, ooze blood from their saliva, or refuse to eat, see your veterinarian immediately.

Treatment of Dental Disease

If you discover that your dog has dental disease, treat it only under the guidance of your veterinarian. Your dog will most likely need sedation or general anesthesia to properly examine its mouth. X-rays may also be needed to reveal any abnormalities in the teeth or bones.

If the affected tooth is not too severe, it will require scaling and polishing to remove mineral deposits. For more serious cases, such as broken or loose teeth, it may need to be removed.

Your dog may need to take anti-inflammatory medications and antibiotics after surgery. Then, you'll need to continue to be committed to regular dental care to prevent the disease from returning.