Taking care of your dog's teeth should be as important as taking care of your own. Weekly brushing and regular exams at your local vet clinic will prevent tartar buildup and infections, keeping your dog happy and healthy.

And once the dog is used to having their canines brush you can work on the molars. And we're turn to drool right because it tastes good.

Right underneath the bristles. Right just like that and then i would let the puppy of course lick. It. And then from here i go in this pup has very few teeth because he's very young.

Just like our toothbrushes, dog toothbrushes work by breaking up plaque, aka the sticky substance that accumulates in your dog's mouth from food particles and saliva. “Your dog's mouth contains bacteria that produce a film. The goal of the toothbrush is to disturb the bacteria and this film,” Dr. Barrett says.

Dental health is a very important part of your pet's overall health, and dental problems can cause, or be caused by, other health problems. Your pet's teeth and gums should be checked at least once a year by your veterinarian for early signs of problems and to keep your pet's mouth healthy.

Dental disease, especially when it's severe, can be quite painful for dogs. Keeping your dog's teeth and gums healthy will help prevent oral pain. Preventing organ damage. Bacteria in the plaque can enter the bloodstream and spread to the heart, kidneys and liver.

You can improve your dog's oral health by cleaning their teeth either with a brush or just your fingers, using a few drops of coconut oil. Dog teeth cleaning can also be done by including coconut oil in his meals. Coconut oil helps to stop gingivitis and the pain of dreaded periodontitis.

Against your teeth. So the bristles are at a 45 degree angle to the gum. Line move the brush in small circular movements a few times on each tooth.

If your puppy is super fuzzy or thick-coated, a self-cleaning slicker brush will serve you both now and forever. Slicker brushes get deeper into thick fur or undercoats, where they remove loose hairs as well as any foreign objects (like burrs or stickers) before they can tangle or create painful mats.

How to clean your dog's teeth at home

• Feed a dental diet. One of the simplest and best ways to clean your dog's teeth is to switch them to a scientifically-proven dental care dry food for everyday meals.
• Brush their teeth daily.
• Feed dental treats and chews.
• Play with dental toys.
• Add a water additive or teeth gel.

As a general rule, short-haired dogs should be brushed at least weekly, but medium and long-haired pets require daily brushing to keep them comfortable and reduce shedding.

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• Nylabone Advanced Oral Care Finger Dog Brush, 2 count.
• H&H Pets Cat & Small Dog Toothbrush, 4 count.
• Nylabone Advanced Oral Care Finger Brush Toothbrush, 2-pack + Dog Toothpaste, 2.5-oz tube.