Dog teeth cleaning — why it is important and what it looks like at a groomer

Let’s start by dispelling the biggest fear of owners: teeth cleaning at a groomer in our salon is done using a specialized ultrasonic toothbrush, completely without the use of anesthesia. Concentrated movement safely and painlessly break up the hard plaque, meaning your dog is not exposed to any pharmacological risk. As a professional grooming salon in Poznan, we focus on a stress-free approach to animals at every stage of the visit. From precise nail clipping at a 45-degree angle (avoiding the quick) to ultrasonic dental treatments – we take the stress off the pet and its owner. See why this procedure is so crucial.

Why a dog’s oral hygiene is so important

Many owners ignore the first warning sign, which is bad breath. Unfortunately, this phenomenon is still widely and falsely accepted as supposedly a dog’s natural breath. In reality, the culprit is initially invisible dental plaque, which hardens into calculus under the influence of saliva. This is how tartar forms. Hard tartar on a dog accumulates dangerous bacteria in the oral cavity, which directly provokes severe inflammation and painfully attacks the gums.

From the practice of our Bruno Grooming salon: recently, our master groomer, Julia, welcomed a six-year-old Maltese. His dental condition was appalling, and the massive tartar buildup caused heavy bleeding and painful gum recession. The owners delayed intervention, paralyzed by the fear of anesthesia. Unfortunately, such blatantly neglected dental care leads straight to periodontal disease in the dog (and consequently a dangerous disease of the whole organism) and irreversible tooth loss. To avoid this, early dental prophylaxis must become a routine.

How to recognize tartar and when to act

If you are wondering how to recognize tartar, simply look into your pet’s mouth and gently lift the lips. Yellow, gray, or brown plaque near the gum line is an obvious sign to take action. To effectively reduce the risk of tartar formation, home dog teeth brushing should be supported by regular dog teeth cleaning at a specialist.

When the tartar gets thicker, brushing teeth at home alone is not enough to completely remove the dental calculus. Painless, professional teeth cleaning with ultrasonic waves comes to the rescue, which can remove tartar, reaching places inaccessible to an ordinary brush. Owners often ask us how much teeth cleaning costs and what the dog teeth cleaning price is. The answer depends strictly on the thickness of the deposits on the dog’s teeth. With us, tartar removal in a dog is very often carried out as a stress-free addition to the package, which includes full small dog grooming.

However, we put safety first: if a tooth is very loose and pus is visible, our groomer strictly stops the work. In such cases, surgical sanitization is required, meaning surgical teeth cleaning at a clinic, and sometimes the painful necessity of tooth extraction. Such teeth cleaning at a vet with the help of a veterinarian already requires deep anesthesia. We protect your dog from this extreme condition! The same rules and procedures also apply to cat teeth cleaning.

Home prophylaxis: how to take care of your pet’s oral hygiene

Systematic and regular teeth brushing is always the foundation of health. To properly take care of oral hygiene and guarantee your pet healthy teeth, you will need a soft dog toothbrush and a dedicated dog toothpaste. Remember: human toothpastes must absolutely not be used due to fluoride, which is toxic to animals!

A special paste usually has a tempting meat aroma, which makes the very brushing of teeth a form of a delicious reward for your dog. If the animal exceptionally cannot stand rubbing with bristles, an enzymatic dog tooth gel will be helpful, which chemically eliminates harmful deposits. Remember to clean the teeth thoroughly, starting from the canines and ending on the hard-to-reach crowns of the molars. You should take care of oral health and getting your pet used to the touch of the muzzle already in the puppy stage. When baby teeth grow, it is the perfect time to prepare the dog for later treatments. Always choose preparations intended for dog and cat teeth.

Summary – regular teeth cleaning means health for years

Systematic dog oral hygiene and taking care of dog and cat teeth protects them from enormous pain. Ignoring hygiene facilitates the formation of tartar, favors infectious dental diseases, and makes bad breath spoil daily relationships. Learn to brush your dog’s teeth, use a dedicated dog toothpaste to effectively prevent tartar buildup. Do not wait until oral sanitization is forced by painful visits to the vet and full anesthesia, which is caused by removing the tartar too late.

Are you thinking not only about the smile, but also about how often to groom a dog? Contact the Bruno Grooming salon! We will gladly advise you on how to choose the right dental products for a dog and professionally assess the condition of dog teeth and fur. We will help clean the dentition so that the oral hygiene of dogs and cats will never be a problem again. Take care of the inside of your pet’s mouth and enjoy health every day!