If you’ve never brushed your dog’s teeth before, it can take time for them to get used to it. The younger they are when you start, the easier it’ll be. But you can start when they’re any age.

3 Common Brushing Mistakes to Avoid. Don’t try to open your dog's mouth. "As soon as you open the pet's mouth it will struggle," says Sharon Hoffman, DVM, a veterinary dentist in Jacksonville, Fla.

Brushing your dog's teeth regularly is one of the best ways to keep their dental health in check. Take a toothbrush meant ...

Should you be brushing your dog’s teeth? Some dental care is necessary for most dogs, but experts admit that not all human clients are on board with the plan. October 7, 2022. 6 min ...

February is National Pet Dental Heath Month — and while it is important to focus on your dog's oral health every month, it can be tricky to get your dog to cooperate while brushing.

This dog deserves an award for patience! Even though he clearly hates brushing his teeth, he sits still with his eyes closed like a professional. Ever seen a dog this well-behaved at the bathroom sink ...

A video of a dog being trained to feel comfortable with having his teeth brushed has gone viral on TikTok. The clip, which has received more than 870,000 views, was posted by @sftdnyc, the TikTok ...

With less than 10% of dog owners brushing their dogs teeth, one vet stresses the importance of this essential task. Adam England. Sat, June 7, 2025 at 10:50 AM UTC. 2 min read.

After examining a cohort of more than 65,000 dog owners, researchers found that one in four "experienced difficulties when inspecting the dog's teeth," mostly due to their dog being uncooperative.

I decided to watch a web video about exactly how I was supposed to brush my dog’s teeth. I almost died myself—laughing. No harried, working mother, with pets and kids like me could it pull off ...