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yorkietalkjilly · 03-21-2011, 10:26 AM

I have seen the informercial but wondered how a chemical could actually clean accumulated food and tartar from the gumline as it seemed to me that would be some more powerful chemical to actually achieve all of that and wondered about long term effects with Tibbe. With his teeth, I think the routine brushing keeps the waste material and buildup off the teeth and gumline and the gums nicely stimulated. Brushing also reaches up under the gumline somewhat also. It keeps his mouth clean and breath fresh. Still, just like with humans, it is necessary for him to go in for a regular cleaning, in addition to brushing. So far with Tibbe, it's just been needed every 12 -18 mos., depending upon the actual amount of builduup and gumline health. He's not in love with the actual brushing but tolerates it.

03-21-2011, 10:26 AM	#25
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	I have seen the informercial but wondered how a chemical could actually clean accumulated food and tartar from the gumline as it seemed to me that would be some more powerful chemical to actually achieve all of that and wondered about long term effects with Tibbe. With his teeth, I think the routine brushing keeps the waste material and buildup off the teeth and gumline and the gums nicely stimulated. Brushing also reaches up under the gumline somewhat also. It keeps his mouth clean and breath fresh. Still, just like with humans, it is necessary for him to go in for a regular cleaning, in addition to brushing. So far with Tibbe, it's just been needed every 12 -18 mos., depending upon the actual amount of builduup and gumline health. He's not in love with the actual brushing but tolerates it.