Dog Teeth cleaning

Why Is Dental Hygiene Important for Dogs?

Take a look at your dog’s mouth and you will see that as we accumulate plaque on are teeth so do they. Plaque and tartar can build up easily due to limescale and hard water, food that is sticky and remains between the teeth and the dirt that your dog picks up when chewing things around.

A lot of built-up tartar will make it difficult for your dog to chew food and lead to discoloration and quick teeth decay. Furthermore, it causes irritation and gums swelling. A large amount of bacteria in the mouth can lead to bad breath and if it is left untreated for a while, it will cause gingivitis and gums bleeding.

Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth to Whiten Them

Let’s start with the most obvious – brushing your dog’s teeth regularly will whiten his teeth and prevent the accumulation of the bacteria. This means brushing at least once in two days, but if you can make it a habit to brush them every day it is even better.

Good Food to Keep Dog’s Teeth White

Food we give to our pets also matter. Whole food made of meat, vegetable and fruit will help you keep his teeth white. Try including more food which contains Omega-3, like fish, and avoid stuffing your dog with food which can easily stick or get in-between his teeth like cereals.

Raw Bones and Toys for Dental Health

Anything that your dog can chew for a longer time is very helpful for dental hygiene. These props will not help with whitening the teeth, but they will make them cleaner and remove all the food particles from your dog’s mouth which is a prerequisite for having healthy and white teeth.