Dogs need dental attention throughout their lives. You can help keep your dog’s teeth and gums in good condition by feeding the right food, offering the right toys, brushing your dog’s teeth regularly, and/or following a program of professional dental cleaning and oral care performed by your veterinarian.

Good dental care reduces the development of plaque which, if untreated, can progress to gum and jaw infections and life-threatening systemic diseases. In severe cases of dental disease, extraction is common.