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Originally Posted by scollins  Thank you for your comments. I recently posted that I didn't have much luck with brushing Joey's teeth, so I just didn't. But after I saw my own words in print, I checked Joey's mouth and OMG! At 2 years old he has heavy plaque in front teeth (uppers) and it is beginning to show on the side teeth. I was shocked. I read your post and put that together with what his teeth look like and have vowed to start working on his teeth today and to do a little each day. One question. Can I get in there, little each day, with any kind of probing tool/device and gently scrape away the build up myself? Or is a vet dental the only way to get it off? Thanks again. |
Just like with your teeth, we all need a good dental cleaning by a professional regularly and then we do our due diligence daily. It is the same with your dog. Get a dental examination and cleaning to start and then just work with the patience of a saint with your dog to habituate him to the process a bit at a time. He won't like it at first and will never likely love it but he will have good, strong healthy teeth and gums if you will stick to a good brush/professional check-up and cleaning schedule. Tibbe now sees me get out his toothbrush and toothpaste and comes and stands in front of me until I pick him up. He gets lots of hugs and kisses and a big play session after each brushing so I guess it is worth it all to him. Best of luck to you and little Joey and I hope he has a
pretty smile very soon!!!