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Caring for your dog\u2019s teeth is as important a part of owning a pet as feeding and bathing him. It\u2019s unfortunately true that a large percentage of dogs have oral health problems by the time they are three years of age. You can reduce the likelihood of your dog becoming one of these statistics by establishing a dental care routine right from when he\u2019s a puppy.<\/span><\/p>\n Other statistics show that just by caring for your dog\u2019s teeth, you can add 3-5 years to her life! Isn\u2019t that amazing? Most of us don\u2019t ever brush our dog\u2019s teeth\u2013 EVER. But now you know, so you\u2019ll do something to chage that.<\/span><\/p>\n The most important part of your dog\u2019s home dental care routine is brushing his teeth. This prevents plaque accumulating on his teeth and gums, and hardening into tartar. Ideally, you should brush his teeth twice daily, just as you do your own. However, life can sometimes get in the way, so if you can manage it once a day, that\u2019s certainly better than not at all. And if you\u2019re like most people once\u00a0every few days\u00a0would still be heroic!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n It can be hard to work out the best way to hold your dog, and the easiest way to maneuver the toothbrush in his mouth. Here are some suggestions that may help; try them out and see what works best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n 1. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Choose the right toothpaste. Human toothpaste is totally unsuitable for dogs. It is soapy and lathers too much, and it isn\u2019t designed to be swallowed. It also tastes minty which won\u2019t appealto most dogs.<\/span> <\/span>KissAble toothpaste<\/span><\/a><\/span> is specifically designed for dogs. It doesn\u2019t lather, it tastes good, and it is safe if your dog swallows it. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 2. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Position your dog in such a way that you can easily get to his teeth. You can try squatting on the floor in front of him and lifting his lips. You may want to place your smaller dog onto a higher surface and stand in front of him. Another option is to sit your dog beside you and wrap your arm around his neck, and then lift his chin up with your hand.<\/span><\/p>\n 3. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Gently lift your dog\u2019s lips and start brushing his teeth in a circular fashion. This doesn\u2019t really have to be any more technical than how you would brush your own teeth. It\u2019s particularly important to brush the areas where his teeth and gums meet. The back teeth are where oral disease usually occurs first so make sure you reach right to the very back of your dog\u2019s mouth every time you brush.<\/span><\/p>\n 4. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Make sure you brush every surface of his teeth. You need to brush the outside, the inside and the biting surface of every tooth. You can make this easier on yourself by using the<\/span>KissAble toothbrush<\/span><\/a><\/span>. Its unique design allows you to clean all surfaces of your dog\u2019s tooth at once. The firm bristles will clean the plaque from his teeth while softer bristles massage his gums. Once you\u2019ve completed the top row of teeth then do the same on the bottom row.<\/span><\/p>\n