While it is virtually impossible to kill all microorganisms and render
the canine oral cavity as sterile, oral care like regular use of dental chews and toothbrushing with appropriate canine toothpaste can help reduce the number of germs to the extent that the remaining organisms are inactivated by the dog's innate defense mechanisms.
Not exact matches
There are now plenty of recreational raw bones intended primarily for cleaning your
canine's teeth and
oral cavity.
Plaque and tartar can be effectively removed by a licensed veterinary dentist while remaining microorganisms in the
oral cavity of your dog can be eradicated through the use of
canine enzymatic toothpastes as well as other medicated
canine dental formulations.
Many
canines suffer from
cavities, gum disease, and other
oral infections that cause severe pain and difficulty eating.
Just as
oral health is important for excellent health in humans, dogs too, require a healthy
oral cavity and teeth so they will be adequately protected from a variety of systemic diseases associated with
canine periodontal disease.
Canines have two tonsils, one each located on the sides of the
oral cavity at the rear.