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Originally Posted by Teegy  I don't disagree that if needed it should be done but proper healthy diet and maintenance should reduce the need, don't you agree. And I don't know why young dogs would need dental cleanings. |
Oh absolutely. I don't think any dog should just automatically go under, if their teeth are decent enough, it's preferable to wait. And of course brushing daily will help prevent this. But honestly sometimes it's just bad genetics. I never brushed Jackson's teeth and by 3, he needed a cleaning. But he also had another tooth issue, so he went under and I decided to get them cleaned as well.
Just like in humans, kids that still have their baby teeth will still need to go in for cleanings. Baby teeth aren’t permanent, but the temporary molars and incisors are important space markers for permanent teeth to come. Apparently nearly half of children ages 2 to 11 had fillings on baby teeth.
Filling a cavity in the baby tooth will prevent the spread of infection, keep a healthy pathway for the adult tooth beneath to grow in, plus proper chewing/nutrition for the child.
Dogs are of course different than humans, but I wouldn't think it would be that much different. Simply being young doesn't mean there is no need to take care of teeth if needed.