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Originally Posted by Doodlebug  Something you posted has me worried.
Daisy is 5 yrs old and has never had her teeth professionally cleaned. Her teeth are beautiful and white. I only brush them occasionally. I didn't know about INVISIBLE plaque. Each year when Daisy has her vet visit they tell me her teeth are fine and don't need cleaning. Should I be getting her teeth cleaned even though there is no visible tarter?? I hate to put her through the trauma and possible danger of being left at the vet and being put under anesthesia if it isn't necessary. But now I am a little worried. |
My boys are 4 & 2 and have never had their teeth cleaned, and their teeth look really good.
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think Dr. Terifaj's point is that people should do what they can preventatively - like using proper chewy things, giving a good diet, and brushing. I didn't take from it that she was saying dogs should get dental cleanings, even if there is no visible tartar. I think she was saying "prevent prevent prevent". Just my take on it, though.
