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Originally Posted by Charlies Mamma  well Charlie is 5 yrs old and while he hasnt been to a dentist he has been to the vet and they have never said he had a tarter problem they always say his teeth and gums look good, and it isnt all the time that it smells bad just eeeeeevery now and then. i guess i need to see if I can find a doggy dentist |
If you're not doing anything to remove the tartar, it starts building up above the gum line, and eventually there are little pockets between the teeth and gum, and this is where food can build up, and this causes an odor. He's at a good age to do a dental, and their are many products available that help reduce tartar, so cleanings can be further apart. If pockets get too big the tooth loosens by itself. Remember, dogs aren't likely to get cavities they lose teeth from gum disease.