Many dog owners complain of their dog having rotten dog teeth. However, usually the teeth are fine; they simply have a covering of what is called plaque over them. The plaque can be extremely unsightly and cause bad breath. It’s often very dark brown in color, and gives the appearance that the dog’s teeth may be rotten. In fact, in the early stages, there is nothing wrong with the teeth once the tartar is removed. However, the unsightliness of the so-called rotten dog teeth should be the least of the dog owner’s worries.

The plaque which causes it can lead to other and more severe conditions. The plaque is a breeding ground for bacteria. Also, the plaque is a precursor to gum disease. When gum infections result, there is often bleeding of the gums. This bleeding means there is direct access to the blood stream, so the bacteria can enter the body there. Once in the blood stream, the bacteria then migrate to other areas of the body, including important organs, and can cause infections within those organs. This can be very dangerous for dogs, and also it can be fatal at times. The rotten dog teeth condition is often controlled by a process called scaling. Although scaling is highly effective, it is done at the vet’s office with the dog under general anesthetics.

Dog owners should be aware that general anesthesia in dogs can be very dangerous. The death rate among dogs undergoing this procedure is much higher than that for humans. The reason for this, is that a dog’s body is smaller, and thus more susceptible and vulnerable to the anesthetics. Also, less training and less safety precautions are required for dogs undergoing anesthesia than those for humans. Dog owners should be aware there are other ways to control rotten dog teeth in their dogs. There are all-natural products which are completely safe with no side-effects. These gels and sprays, when used properly, are 100% effective for removing dog’s teeth tartar and correcting the “rotten dog teeth” problem.

Although they are not a quick-fix, it is possible to clean even severe cases of tartar from dogs’ teeth in one to two months of daily cleaning. After the tartar is removed, it is then an easy process to maintain healthy teeth in dogs by only cleaning three or four times per week with the product. Additionally, these products are far less expensive than the vet procedure. Scaling can cost $400 to $500, per procedure. Additionally, a round of antibiotics is required after the procedure.

About the Author

Steve Weber has more articles about canine health and how to cure so called “rotten dog teeth” at his CactusCanyon website.