How to Clean a Dog's Teeth Without Brushing

Your dog’s teeth will need to be cleaned quite often in order to care for his oral health. His mouth isn’t always the cleanest, and his breath isn’t always the best. But sometimes brushing is not best for you or for your dog. Or maybe your dog is simply impossible when it comes to brushing his teeth and won’t allow brushing often enough--if at all. 

So, just what options do you have to keep those pearly whites healthy, clean, and looking beautiful without brushing? There are a few options to consider from chewing to spraying. Either way, make sure you are cleaning those teeth often enough to avoid problems later.

If you brush your dog’s teeth with a toothbrush often, he might get used to the task, but it also may be something he tires of rather quickly. Giving him an option to keep his teeth clean without brushing is a great alternative to keep your pup happy while focusing on a clean healthy mouth.

• Oral health for your dog is just as important as it is for you.
  
• Your dog might suffer from pain and discomfort if his teeth and gums are not cleaned on a regular basis.
  
• Red and puffy gums are a sign of poor dental health.
  
• If your dog has dark brown spots on his teeth, cracked teeth, or a swollen gum line, there is a chance he has pain. Tooth pain isn’t fun for anyone, including your dog.
  
• If your dog will let you brush his teeth at all, you can supplement weeks of no brushing with these alternatives.
  
• Dogs who don’t allow brushing at all should do these steps more often and mix sprays, chewables, and harder bones more often to assist in tartar and plaque removal.
  
• Some dogs can be trained to tolerate tooth brushing with time and practice, but others flat out refuse.
  
• If you’re interested in training your dog to allow brushing, take your training slow and expect him to only allow you to get to a few teeth at a time until he gets used to the process.
  
• Whether you are using toothpaste or other products to clean those pearly whites, consider using something tasty for your pup.

If brushing isn’t your dog’s favorite activity, he is not alone. But you can get his teeth pearly white again with the help of chewing and natural cleaning products. You won’t have to brush your pup’s teeth as often. Keep him your best friend by keeping him healthy and happy.