{"id":808,"date":"2019-02-01T15:43:39","date_gmt":"2019-02-01T19:43:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/?p=808"},"modified":"2019-02-01T15:43:39","modified_gmt":"2019-02-01T19:43:39","slug":"your-guide-to-brushing-your-pets-teeth-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/your-guide-to-brushing-your-pets-teeth-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Brushing Your Pet\u2019s Teeth At Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019re not paying attention to your pet\u2019s teeth every day, you may be overlooking one of the best and easiest ways to give her a healthy life. Studies show that good dental health can contribute to a longer and healthier life for pets. And what better way to start off a new year than a few simple plans to promote your pet\u2019s oral health<\/a>.
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The best plan you can make is to begin daily tooth brushing. Many pet owners gasp, laugh, or roll their eyes when we make this suggestion, but bear with us! With a few simple tips and tricks, and with commitment, you can make this task easier and more effective than you might think. Brushing your pet\u2019s teeth doesn\u2019t have to be daunting! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Think about how much plaque and tartar would build up on your teeth if you never brushed them or went to the dentist. This is a fact of life for most pets, which is partly why 85% of them have some form of dental disease by the time they reach 4 years of age. But this doesn\u2019t have to be the case.
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Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates<\/a> recommends you start with a clean slate, so to speak. Call us<\/a> to schedule your pet\u2019s professional dental cleaning<\/a>. This lets us remove years of plaque and tartar buildup, evaluate every tooth in your pet\u2019s mouth to make sure no bacterial damage has occured, and to extract any teeth that cannot be saved.
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Just as people, pets should have regular dental cleanings. But daily brushing can also help keep dental disease at bay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brushing Your Pet\u2019s Teeth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, brushing your pet\u2019s teeth should begin when they are youn<\/a>g. Just as in children, the earlier you start, the more comfortable your pet will be with the process as they age. But older pets can still learn to tolerate and even enjoy having their teeth brushed. Here\u2019s how.
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