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Originally Posted by ladyjane  I am lucky to have a vet who is really knowledgeable about teeth. My pups all need dentals at least every 18 months...but most every year. Pippi actually needs a dental every 6 - 8 months. I let her go a year and she almost lost one last year. Will be taking her in soon. It all depends on the pup....each one is different.
I am horrified by the number of vets who don't really know the importance of dentals. We had a foster who went to the foster home's vet and she was told the pup did not need a dental....her teeth were dreadful. So...it is something owners need to also be aware of.
The important thing is to try and keep the plaque off of the teeth as it quickly becomes tartar and I don't care what you put on that stuff, it does not come off. Also, it is not the front teeth that are the most telling....you really need to check the back teeth. Something to do....run your finger over the teeth in the back...if there is tartar, you wil lfeel it...it's like sand paper. |
Maybe I am getting plaque and tarter messed up. Lol. So I think that's plaque on his teeth, not tarter. My vet definitely seems to stay on top of dental care. She was the first to recommend taking him to the dental specialist for his last issue. And also reminds me every time to keep brushing. When we went last month for his yearly, she didn't think they warranted a dental. But I don't know.
I just gave him a bath actually tonight, and did a good brushing of all of his teeth - back ones all look fantastic... It's just the front 3, and then a bit of it also on the right side canine tooth. I think maybe I just don't brush good enough on the front ones? And of course when he's chewing on things, those top front teeth aren't getting any action, either...