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Originally Posted by Britster  This hasn't been proved to be true. In fact, I believe it may have been disproven. Claiming that kibble cleans a dogs teeth is like saying a pretzel or a cracker cleans a humans teeth. Daily toothbrushing and maintenance will help teeth -- canned food vs. dry doesn't make much of a difference. |
Believing is one thing facts are another. I never claimed kibble cleaned dog's teeth in fact it does not, it's subjective in saying kibble causes more production of saliva which cleans teeth, kibble it is just less absorbed into teeth, clings on teeth and gums less and thus less harmful.
No food should replace basic dental care though. As far as being proven ask your vet about last years releases on the study of wet food vs dry food...UC Davies Veterinary school a foremost authority spearheaded the study note the second link...I cannot find the study online but saw it posted at my vet's office.
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Maintenance
Another way to maintain dog oral health is through feeding it dog biscuits or bones that are specially formulated to clean teeth. Hard food also maintains oral health better than soft, wet food, and chew toys will help the dog maintain strong teeth and healthy gums, as well."
Complications of Wet Dog Food Dog Teeth Cleaning & Anesthetic | eHow.com dog teeth: Is wet dog food bad dogs teeth? On a personal note: Elvis came to me in teeth in need of immediate care otherwise he would have lost them. He was barely 2 years old and had teeth in the state of a 7+ year old Yorkie the vet said it was specifically due to being fed too much wet food a major problem seen in Yorkies (my vet specialized in small dogs). Although after knowing what I know I don't believe he came from someone who bothered to do any type of dental cleanings at a vets, groomers or who even bothered to brush his teeth or give him dental chews at all, hence his extreme issues.