[alaskayorkie]

I don't like the cheese idea. I think you'd just be squeezing bad stuff between teeth, where it would cause more decay.

I like the Noonster's spray idea for a dog that refuses to allow its teeth brushed. They may not like it, but it's faster.

I use a finger brush and a poultry flavor toothpaste. I start by letting them lick a little bit before I rub the brush on their teeth. Eddie's needed one cleaning (at age 6) in his 8 years, and vet said they looked great this year. Jillie has tinier teeth, but she's needed no cleanings in 3 years.