Canine Teeth Cleaning Tips Posted By: Steve Weber

Accumulation of plaque results in periodontal disease. Plaque is composed of bacteria, saliva proteins and debris and it sits between the gums and teeth. Bacteria from the periodontal infection can affect other vital organs in your pet's body. Regular canine teeth cleaning routine is the best way to ensure good dental health. The fist step in canine teeth cleaning is selecting an appropriate time that is quiet and convenient, when you and your dog are relaxed. From there, get your dog used to the idea of teeth brushing. You can do this by massaging the dog's lips with your finger in a circular motion for a period of 30-60 seconds one or twice a day for a few weeks. From there you can move to the gums and teeth. When you dog starts to get comfortable with being touched this way, you can place a dab of dog toothpaste or a paste made out of water and baking soda on its lips to make the dog to get used to the taste. Having done that, you can then introduce a toothbrush that is appropriate for your dog's size. For large dogs, you can use human toothbrushes.dog teeth cleaningcanine teeth cleaningdog healthcanine health