It’s crucial to take care of your puppy’s teeth. Even though they don’t get cavities as people do, they can still have plaque, gingivitis, and tartar. When your puppy starts losing its puppy teeth at roughly 4-6 months of age, it becomes vital to start acclimating them to a toothbrush as soon as you can.
How regularly should you brush your puppy’s teeth?
Try to clean their teeth at least twice a week to keep their mouth healthy. A brush and enzyme-based dog toothpaste from your veterinarian. Enzymatic toothpaste aids in plaque removal and freshens breath. Never put human toothpaste on a dog since it is poisonous.
How do you brush your puppy’s teeth?
Use a 45° angle to hold the brush and make little circular strokes to clean. To start, only cover a little area, and if your dog becomes anxious, stop. Do a little, stop, give rewards, and then attempt a little more. You can progressively increase what you do as the dog gets used to it.
How to identify is your puppy has dental problems?
There are a few symptoms that could suggest dental issues in your dog, including
- Red or swollen gums
- Missing teeth / fractures teeth
- Bad breath
- Change in colour of teeth
Consult your veterinarian if your dog experienced any of these issues.
What can I do if my puppy still has plaque buildup and bad breath?
At Maisie’s Dog Training, we provide an ultrasonic dental cleaning for your dog. Each dog has its own ultrasound toothbrush, and we also use specially developed ultrasound toothpaste.
To eliminate germs and bacteria below the gum line and to clean the teeth and gums and stop plaque and tartar buildup, ultrasound energy is used. Additionally, it boosts blood flow to the gums, which helps to stop bleeding and heal wounds.
If used frequently, the ultrasonic toothbrush can save you from having to take your dog to the clinic and put him under a dangerous anaesthetic for dental cleaning. Call us at 01527 43 44 45 to make a reservation or for further details.
