The good news is that dogs rarely have oral problems, but the bad news is that dogs over three years old have more than 80% chance of developing gum disease. But how to protect the oral health of dogs is very frustrating for many owners. After all, they have to open the big mouth and avoid sharp teeth. This alone makes many owners extremely afraid and spend money to seek help from the veterinarian.

Even young dogs may have periodontal disease, tooth damage, tooth loss, or other oral problems. It is recommended that owners remember to take a professional veterinarian for an oral examination when they first raise a dog. Although It is relatively expensive, but regular professional dental care can help your dog quickly solve oral problems, make your dog feel happy, and keep it breathing smoothly. The most important thing is that good oral health care can extend the time a dog can spend with its owner. If the bacteria infected by the gums in the dog's mouth are released into the blood, the bacteria will attack the body organs of the dog's body, and in severe cases, it can be fatal.

In order to prevent the dog from being frightened and moving around, the veterinarian will give the dog a general anesthesia before cleaning its teeth. At this time, the veterinarian or assistant will start to clean the dog's tartar and plaque to make the dog's teeth shiny. At the same time, the veterinarian will also check whether the dog's teeth are loose or damaged, further decide whether the dog needs to be removed or repaired, and conduct a thorough dental examination for the dog. It should be noted that the frequency of dental cleaning required by different dogs will also be different, so when you go to the veterinarian for the first time for oral examination and cleaning, be sure to understand this part with the veterinarian, but never treat another dog The cleaning frequency is mistaken for the cleaning frequency of your own pet dog.

Even so, the dog's daily oral health and care is still very important. During the next interval between cleaning the teeth by a professional veterinarian, those bacteria will still not rest and will accumulate along the gaps between the dog's teeth, and these bacteria will form Plaque, when the plaque hardens into tartar due to lack of cleaning, it becomes more difficult to clean. When the gaps between teeth become filled with tartar, it causes gingivitis and periodontal disease, which are characterized by abscesses, susceptibility to infection, and damage to the teeth or bone. If you want to prevent this situation before your next professional dental cleaning, you, as the owner, must overcome your fear and brush your dog's teeth.

In the most ideal situation, the owner should brush the dog's teeth once a day, but brushing the dog's teeth only once every two or three days can also prevent the above situation, but the prevention effect is not as good as brushing the dog's teeth once a day. Please be sure to use dog-specific toothpaste and toothbrush. If you use human toothpaste for your dog, your dog will get sick if he accidentally eats it during brushing. The toothbrush also needs to be prepared specifically for dogs. or a disposable dental sponge to ensure your dog’s oral health.

Normally, owners must always pay attention to the dog’s oral problems, including whether the gums are red and swollen, and there is sudden or prolonged drooling., whether there is any swelling, lumps, ulcers, inflammation, or other oral problems in the mouth. Especially if there is a rotten fruit-like skin near the mouth (so soft that it does not return to its original elasticity when pressed), if the teeth or tissues are damaged, making it impossible to eat normally, and if there is bad breath, it means that the dog has serious oral problems. , you must find a veterinarian for treatment as soon as possible.

So, if you can take care and observe carefully at ordinary times, you can solve the small problems first. Without the small problems, it will naturally be less likely to cause big problems. In addition to the owner brushing the dog's teeth and observing carefully, for the sake of the dog's oral health, the owner can feed the dog some higher-quality food. This high-quality food can reduce the incidence of the dog's oral problems. In addition, it also Teeth cleaners or some safe chewable oral cleaning toys can be provided so that dogs can keep their mouths tidy easily and happily.

The more diligent the owner is in helping his dog maintain oral hygiene, the more he can reduce the frequency and frequency of visits to the veterinarian for cleaning, and the incidence of oral diseases. After all, in addition to the astonishing cost of going to the veterinarian, the most important thing is In order to allow the dog to accept oral cleaning obediently, the veterinarian will give the dog general anesthesia, which is also a risk for the dog. Therefore, home oral health care and care should start from now!