Beaphar | Finger Toothbrush | Dental Care For Dogs & Cats | For Accurate Cleaning | Soft Bristles | Ideal for Sensitive Pets | 2 Pack, Red

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While regular brushing is the best way to combat plaque and tartar buildup, other pet dental products like dental chews, oral rinses, and special diets can help keep a dog’s mouth, teeth, and gums healthy between professional cleanings. Professional Cleanings Are Important Dr. Simon also recommends brushing your dog’s teeth daily. “In the ideal world, we should brush their teeth daily, though brushing every two days will still have some positive effect,” he told The Spruce Pets. The bristles are also important and soft-bristled brushes are best, regardless of how much plaque and tartar is on your dog’s teeth. Hard bristles will only damage the gums; they won’t do a better job of removing the build-up and there will be blood. Easy Does It Develop a regular brushing routine. The ideal is to brush dog teeth daily. If not possible, aim for a minimum of three times each week. In case you didn’t know, having a million-dollar smile isn’t only important to us humans! Our mutts love dazzling gnashers and a fresh breath too. Just like we need to keep our teeth healthy and cavity-free, we should be giving our dog’s teeth just as much attention, if not more. It’s not as though they can get a set of false teeth when theirs fall out.

The Enzadent toothbrush has dual heads to reach all surfaces. It also eliminates the need for multiple toothbrushes in multi-pet homes. Contains the baking soda formula which works by bubbling along the gum-line and between the teeth, breaking down plaque and tartar, reducing the risk of dental disease. Contains toothpaste with mint, finger toothbrush and massage brush as well as two-sided toothbrush with different brush headsBut as well as being a planet saver, it’s also a plaque fighter, and also boasts properties which will prove highly effective against bad bacteria in your pup’s mouth. Trying to use a large brush in a small breed’s mouth is going to cause more damage while brushing your giant breed’s teeth with a small brush isn’t going to be very effective at all. The Length Matters Too Features: • PRECISION CLEANING: Beaphar finger toothbrushes fit comfortably over the end of your finger allowing closer and accurate teeth cleaning.Easy to remove and clean following brushing; These dog dental chews contain delmopinol, a plaque fighting ingredient that helps stop bacteria from attaching to dog teeth. It also helps eliminate plaque when the dog chomps into it. They’re available in four sizes, from extra small dogs to those weighing more than 50 pounds. The soft bristles are specially created to be gentle on your puppy's gums while helping to remove debris and plaque and prevent bad breath, periodontal disease, and tooth loss. We also love that it is vet-recommended like many other options on this list. Just like with your own toothbrush, you’ll want to replace your dog’s toothbrush every three to four months. Fortunately, this option is very affordable and should be easy to find in local pet shops or online retailers.

You can start by gently touching puppy teeth as early as 8 or 9 weeks, says Dr. Klein. “But it should be done as a fun session.A puppy’s mouth can be sore during the teething process(4 to 5 months of age) so it is safest to wait until a puppy is about 6 months of age gently using finger brushes or small toothbrushes made for puppies.” Dog Tooth Brushing: Tips for Success Regular brushing is key to maintaining good oral hygiene, says Dr. Klein. “Brushing once a day is ideal, as plaque develops within hours of a meal.Once it becomes part of a dog’s daily routine, many dogs learn to expect it and enjoy it.If daily brushing is not an option, brushing three times a week is the minimum to prevent plaque buildup and tartar accumulation.” Yorkies – retained baby (or deciduous) teeth, a condition called enamel hypoplasia where there is no enamel or it dissolves

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Oravet Dental Chews are made in the U.S. by Boehringer Ingleheim, an animal health company founded in 1885. A triple-headed toothbrush is the same as a single head and a double head except it’s got three heads. This brush allows you to brush the outside, the inside and the top teeth all at the same time.