"There's a lot of science behind them, and I have seen firsthand the improvement in the calculus on dog's teeth as a result of using them," he says. If you're using dental chews, toys, or gels ...

"If you could do it two to three times a week," she suggests. "Plaque sits on the teeth and turns to calculus after about ...

Their teeth were given a final score based on how much plaque had built up during the trial. A dog with no plaque or calculus would have a mouth score of zero, so the lower the score, the better ...

As a vet and a dog owner, I know how important your ... dogs can develop plaque and tartar (calculus) buildup on their teeth.

Narrator Tip number one to keeping your dog's teeth clean and healthy: Let him chew. But not on just anything. First, make sure it's safe. No sticks, no rocks, and be careful about bones.

"In general, a dental treat or dental diet will help decrease plaque and calculus by about 40% compared ... designed to scrub plaque from a dog's teeth. Tinier dogs tend to be more susceptible ...