{"id":162,"date":"2025-02-12T17:18:42","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T22:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xroadsanimalhospital.com\/blog\/?p=162"},"modified":"2025-02-12T17:18:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T22:18:43","slug":"how-to-brush-your-dogs-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xroadsanimalhospital.com\/blog\/how-to-brush-your-dogs-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Brush Your Dog’s Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bad breath is a common topic among dog owners. Even from an early age, doggie breath can be on the strong side. Without regular intervention, oral bacteria and food particles create a slimy film called plaque, which eventually calcifies into tartar. Without proper treatment, this can lead to periodontal disease, which is progressive and irreversible. Luckily, with routine care, it is 100% preventable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Periodontal disease may start with bad breath and red gums, but the last stage of the disease involves pain, broken or cracked teeth, and possible tooth loss. Gum recession, bone loss, and infection can travel through the bloodstream and cause other systemic illness<\/a>, including liver disease, heart disease, or kidney disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than half of all pets over age three<\/a> have some form of periodontal disease. While we are here to help treat the problems associated with the gums, there are many things dog owners can do at home to mitigate oral bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brushing Your Dog\u2019s Teeth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We understand the confusion that can surround a dog\u2019s oral care routine<\/a> at home. The more you do it, though, the easier the whole process becomes. After a while, your dog may even enjoy having their teeth brushed! Be sure to do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n