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What is the single most effective thing you can do for your dog's teeth?

Regularly brushing them.

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  1. Regularly brushing them ✔
  2. Giving only soft food
  3. Offering ice cubes

Why: Brushing removes the plaque that leads to gum disease. Daily is best, and several times a week can still help.

Huh, didn't know that: AVMA lists broken or loose teeth and bad breath among signs your pet needs a dental check sooner.

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Answer: Regularly brushing them. Brushing removes the plaque that leads to gum disease. Daily is best, and several times a week can still help.

  1. AVMA, Pet dental care www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/pet-dental-care
    Regularly brushing your pet's teeth is the single most effective thing you can do.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. AVMA, Pet dental care www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/pet-dental-care
    Have your pet's teeth checked sooner if you observe any of the following problems:
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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