Get a handle on maintaining your dog's tooth and mouth health with brushing on a regular basis. Learn how to have your dog stay well by keeping his teeth, mouth and gums healthy.
Dogs need regular dental care just like their human companions. Dental problems, cracked or broken teeth, and periodontal concerns are among the top health problems in dogs, after obesity. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, eighty percent of our canine companions will exhibit some evidence of dental disease by three years of age. In their lifetime, dogs have two sets of teeth. The first, "milk teeth" number 28, followed by a complete set to last the entire life of the adult dog, numbering 42.
