How is dental calculus formed?
The formation of dental calculus in dogs is closely related to the diet and hygiene habits in daily life. After the dog finishes eating, the food residue gets stuck between the teeth, and yellow dirt will appear on the root of the dog's teeth, which first forms dental plaque, which will calcify into dental calculus attached to the surface of the teeth if not cleaned in time. Dental calculus is mostly coffee, yellow and black.
What harm can dental calculus cause?
The quality of teeth is closely related to the health of dogs, and the formation of dental calculus will affect a series of health problems. For example, it can lead to gingivitis (bad breath) and periodontitis, then tooth loss, and even visceral problems such as hepatitis, chronic renal failure and valvulitis. If oral problems occur, there will be symptoms such as slow eating speed, loss of appetite, pain in swallowing and so on. So dental calculus must not be ignored!
How to deal with dental calculus?
1. Scaling
For dogs with very serious dental calculus, "scaling" is the fastest and most effective way to take them to the animal hospital for cleaning. Pet hospitals generally use gas anesthesia to make dogs drowsy (general anesthesia), use ultrasound to wash away dental calculus, remove stones and dirt scattered in the mouth, and finally polish the gum surface to smooth the small pits on the tooth surface. But anesthesia must be risky, especially for dogs with allergic constitution, which is why many people dare not take dogs to wash their teeth.
2. Self-cleaning
For dogs with less dental calculus, if the dog trusts you and has a good personality, you can help the dog remove dental calculus at home. You need to buy some dental cleaning products and professional dental calculus cleaning appliances to clean up. I use Duomei Dental Cleansing Gel + Canine Professional Tartar Removal Tool for Doggy.
The cleaning process can refer to the video: first apply Duomei Tooth Cleansing Gel to the dog's dental calculus (must not exceed the dosage), let the dental calculus soften through the gel, and then use professional tools to slowly scrape off the dental calculus, reminding the owner to calm the dog's mood when using, so as not to hurt the dog by slipping hands.
Daily prevention of dental calculus:
1. Develop good brushing habits
This is the simplest but also the most difficult to adhere to, choose the right tooth cleaning products, every day to help dogs brush their teeth, not only can reduce dental calculus, teeth will be white oh!
2. Develop good eating habits
At ordinary times, you can choose harder and crisper dog food, give some clean teeth properly, increase the friction between teeth, and reduce the incidence of dental calculus.
3. Use tooth cleanser and mouthwash
Usually 30 minutes after eating food, spray tooth cleaning essence between teeth and gums to remove dental plaque without brushing teeth and reduce the formation of dental calculus. Adding some mouthwash to your dog's drinking water bowl will make your mouth healthier!
4. Regular inspection
If conditions permit, it is recommended to wash the dog's teeth once a year to keep the dog's mouth healthy and away from periodontal diseases. That's all for Doggy's mother to share her experience of dental calculus in
