Quote:
Originally Posted by Maximo  Welcome to Yorkie Talk. It is necessary to put a dog under anesthesia to do deep cleaning under the gum line, where the most harmful bacteria and problems reside.
A visual exam while the dog is awake can identify gingivitis and some decayed or broken teeth, but taking care of these problems requires anesthesia. A couple of members here brushed their dogs' teeth daily, and the teeth looked good. However, when they went in for a cleaning, the vet discovered several teeth that needed to be extracted. Genetics often plays a larger role than commitment to cleaning. Many Yorkies are simply prone to tooth decay. |
Totally agree! Genetics plays, imo, the hugest role here. I've seen yorkies whose teeth are brushed who have terrible dental problems no matter what...and we've seen yorkies whose teeth aren't brushed whose teeth are beautiful.