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Originally Posted by Yorkiesatwork  Just a thought... but distilled water doesn't have flouride in it... are you trading eye boogers for tooth decay? In the little southern town I live in, it is very apparent which families are on city water and which ones are on well water. The kids on well water have terrible tooth decay and dental problems. The parents seem at a loss as to a cause, but since water became flouridated (sp?), cavities have become almost nonexistent. |
I'm a huge believer in fluoride too, but you'll be glad to know that dogs don't have a problem with cavities like humans do, the bacteria in their mouths is different from ours. When they lose a tooth it's more due to gum disease. Cavities can occur, especially if they have a double row of teeth and food gets caught in between teeth, but tartar is their real enemy. Gerber's doesn't put it in their baby water because studies show it's no benefit for children the first 6 months.
I just use a small washcloth with warm water, Ralphie has a few crusties in the morning, but then so do I!