{"id":10132,"date":"2016-02-24T12:31:23","date_gmt":"2016-02-24T20:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/?p=10132"},"modified":"2026-01-08T19:38:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T19:38:16","slug":"pets-need-their-teeth-brushed-too-arlington-heights-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/2016\/02\/24\/pets-need-their-teeth-brushed-too-arlington-heights-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Pets Need Their Teeth Brushed Too!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/feb-pet-dental-health-month-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"feb pet dental health month\" class=\"wp-image-10133\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW THAT FEBRUARY<\/strong> is Pet Dental Health Month? That\u2019s right! Your pets need their teeth taken care of too! While their teeth don\u2019t require quite as much attention as ours do, your pet\u2019s teeth still need a little tender loving care to keep them healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brush Your Pet\u2019s Teeth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brushing our teeth removes plaque and prevents gum disease; the same goes for dogs and cats! Brushing your dog or cat\u2019s teeth three to four times per week can prevent dental disease and extend their life. It can also save them a lot of pain and you a lot of money on veterinary visits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use The Right Toothpaste<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important not to use regular human toothpaste for your pet. Since dogs and cats can\u2019t spit the toothpaste out, the high fluoride content can really upset their stomachs and can even be toxic. You can find toothpaste specifically made for pets that&#8217;s not only safe, but appeals to their taste buds too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chew Toys Help Remove Plaque<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as chewing sugarless gum after you eat helps increase saliva production and remove plaque, chew toys contribute to your pet\u2019s dental health in between brushing sessions. Getting your pet a chew toy or hard bone can strengthen their teeth and gums as well as scrub plaque off of their teeth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>They Need Regular Checkups Just Like We Do<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Biannual or annual visits to your veterinarian help keep your pet\u2019s mouth and body healthy. When you come in to the dentist for your biannual visit, we not only clean your teeth, but check for signs of more serious conditions such as periodontal disease and oral cancer. Routine checkups for your pet are just as essential for their health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Healthy Mouth Makes A Healthy Pet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly, statistics suggest that over 80 percent of dogs and cats have some degree of dental disease by the time they are three years old. <strong>Remember, a healthy mouth means a happy life.<\/strong> That goes for you and Sparky! If you have any questions about YOUR dental health, call us or come in today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We love our patients (and their pets)!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 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