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Dental Health

Learn about the importance of dental care for pets, especially brachycephalic breeds, and how to prevent and manage dental issues. Find tips on home dental care, dental chews, and what to do if your pet has moderate to severe dental disease. Helpful resources included.

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Dental Health

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  1. Dental Health • Jessica Rychel, BS • Fourth Year Veterinary Student • CCRP (pending), CVA (pending)

  2. Dental Disease-Problematic in Pets Too • Can cause severe infection in face and mouth • Can cause organ dysfunction or failure • Can be very painful and cause inappetance • More common and more severe in brachycephalic breeds (French Bulldogs)

  3. Dental Disease in Brachycephalic Breeds • All dogs have 42 teeth total • Brachycephalic dogs have to squish all 42 into a shorter space than most dogs • Crowding of teeth allows greater accumulation of plaque and tartar

  4. Gingivitis • Redness and inflammation around tooth • Can be treated with aggressive home therapy in some cases

  5. Plaque and Calculus Accumulation • As periodontal disease eats into the bone, damage becomes permanent • Requires dental cleaning under general anesthesia • Tooth extraction may be required

  6. An Ounce of Prevention Dental Home Care

  7. Brushing Teeth

  8. Getting Started • Flavored toothpaste Toothbrush- any inexpensive toothbrush with a large firm head

  9. Getting Started • Start slow and make it fun • Gently lift a lip and brush 1-2 teeth • Use flavored toothpaste, so brushing is a treat

  10. Eventually… • Brush all teeth at least once daily • Find a routine- brush every night before bed • Use several flavors to keep your dog’s interest

  11. Dental Chews • Mechanically removes plaque from teeth- may have additional enzymes or antibacterial additives

  12. Tartar Diet- Hill’s t/d • Pattened formula that squeegees plaque from teeth during chewing • Large bites force dog to chew

  13. What to do if your pet has moderate to severe dental disease? • Consult with a general veterinary practitioner that is interested in dentistry for a thorough dental examination • Be prepared for them to recommend dental cleaning under general anesthesia- it is the only way to get teeth clean enough to be maintained at home • Don’t be afraid of tooth extractions- ask your vet if they have dental x-ray to ensure only appropriate teeth are extracted

  14. OraVet • A waxy sealant developed for use in humans to decrease bacterial and tartar from sticking to teeth • People didn’t like the feeling of waxy substance on their teeth • Dogs don’t mind a bit • Your vet will apply first dose just after a thorough dental cleaning • You apply sealant once each week at home

  15. Helpful Resources • Hill’s Pet Nutrition www.hillspet.com • American Animal Hospital Association www.healthypet.com • Oravet by Merial www.oravet.us.merial.com • National Pet Dental Month www.petdental.com

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