[BarbLovesDogs]

I recently had to have a ton of dental work done on myself which was painful and extremely expensive. It has me taking much better care of my teeth and thinking more about my dog’s teeth too. I am now brushing his teeth once a week but should I be flossing his teeth too? Is that even a thing? If so, how on earth would I do it? It’s hard enough to keep his mouth open enough for the brushing! Any tips on better dental health for my pup are welcome.

[Sadie Cornelius]

It’s great that you’re being proactive about your dog’s dental health! Taking care of their teeth can prevent painful issues like gum disease and tooth decay, and it can save you money on costly dental cleanings or procedures down the road.

But flossing your dog’s teeth isn’t typically necessary or practical. While humans floss to clean between teeth, dogs’ teeth are spaced farther apart, so food and plaque don’t accumulate in the same way. Instead, brushing is the best thing you can do for maintaining their dental health.

Here are some tips to make brushing easier and to further improve your dog’s dental care: https://www.caninejournal.com/bad-dog-breath/

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