How to properly care for your dog’s teeth

It’s a good thing the dental cleaning process to start when they are puppiesto facilitate healthy habits that support puppy hygiene. The learning phase with the toothbrush and other special tools can last up to 4 weeks, so it is best to show patience and tact first.

There are very useful canine hygiene products that can help you when you want to take care of your puppy’s teeth. Here are the most popular dental hygiene products:

Toothpaste and toothbrush

It is not recommended to brush your puppy’s teeth with human toothpaste as it can be toxic to him. Puppy toothpaste is different from human toothpaste because it can be swallowed and will not harm your pet. Contains natural extracts and delicious aromas that make brushing easier.

Equally special is the toothbrush, which is softer than the one for human use and which can also have two heads of different sizes. Used regularly – once a day/every other day, toothpaste and toothbrush are the main allies in the fight against bad breath and gum infections in dogs.

Chewable toothpaste
It is a solution approved by puppies with the function of preventing tooth decay and mechanical cleaning of the oral cavity. The therapeutic action is mainly due to the active ingredients which have the role of effectively removing bad breath, plaque deposits and gum infections.

The thimble for dental hygiene
This easy-to-use device helps freshen your puppy’s mouth and keep his teeth white and healthy. Furthermore, having silver ions in its composition, it is very effective in destroying bacteria in the oral cavity. The structure and material of the thimble allows for effective cleaning of plaque deposits and other pathogens.

Dental hygiene solution

This product can be used together with the thimble shown above. Depending on the size of the teeth, an appropriate amount of solution is added to the thimble, after which hygiene is carried out. It is used daily as it effectively cleans and protects the teeth. Thanks to the natural oils present in the composition, it seals the alveoli and forms a protective film on the teeth. This solution dedicated to dental hygiene offers a cooling sensation, having both an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial role.

Dog teething toys are not only a useful but also a fun option for little four-legged friends. They have a specially created surface which, through chewing, helps to remove food residues between the teeth. The toys are made of durable, non-toxic materials and are available in different shapes that stimulate the puppy’s attention.

Dry food
Even if you didn’t expect to find dry food on the list of dog products, it still plays a very important role in dental health. Due to its hardness and its varied shapes, this type of food allows for meticulous and long chewing. In this way an effective process of dental cleaning and tartar removal takes place. In this category we can also include sticks, used as rewards, which have different shapes and which, in the same way, stimulate effective cleaning of the teeth.

In addition to these extremely useful products for canine dental hygiene, we must not forget visits to the vet. Depending on the age of the puppy, We recommend 1-2 visits per year to a specialist. The doctor is the only one who can accurately assess the puppy’s health status and can identify the onset of possible dental pathologies early.