I think your question really depends on the dogs health and should be something you consult with your vet about. If you are leery about letting a regular vet do the cleaning, perhaps you should consider a dental specialist.
I am going through the same thing with my 10 y.o. Its been 1.5 years since his teeth cleaning and it shows. I've started brushing his teeth, but it doesn't take off all the plaque that's already there. Per my vets advice, we've held off bc of medical issues...but hopefully we can get them cleaned soon.
Yorkies are notorious for having bad teeth. If it were another breed, it may not be such a big issue to do an annual cleaning every year, but with these guys, it's a must. My 2 y.o is due for his 2nd cleaning and he needs it AND I brush his teeth!! I've seen dogs with no teeth by age 5 because they didn't have dentals so it's definitely NOT something us yorkie owners can ignore. It's just part of having a yorkie!! |