I think genetics plays the biggest part in dental health. My Phoebe lost 6 teeth at her first dental (3 years old). I was so upset, I made sure to brush every day after that. She had her next dental 9 months later (I wanted to be ahead of the game), and she lost 3 canines! I asked the vet what I was doing wrong, and he said it was genetics. I KNOW that I did everything I could to keep her teeth healthy, but I'm still really upset that she lost 9 teeth in 2 years. I plan on 6 month dentals from here on out. Hopefully that will help save the teeth she has left. |