S.C.E.N.T-TEETH

🔖it's recommended that they have their teeth brushed on a daily basis. Regular brushing can extend a dog’s life by three to five years (three years in larger breeds and five in smaller breeds).

🔖Adult dogs have a total of 42 teeth.

what tooth is this

Canine teeth are the pointy teeth located on the sides of the incisors and sometimes referred to as “fangs.” These four teeth, two on top and two on the bottom, are used to grasp food and other objects.

What tooth is this?

These flat, heavy-duty teeth are found in the back of the mouth and are used for grinding and chewing. There are four molars on the top and six on the bottom.

What tooth is this?

Premolars are located behind the canine teeth, eight on top and eight on the bottom. These are used for shearing. If you catch a dog chewing on something with the side of his mouth, he’s using his premolars.

What is this tooth

Incisors are the small teeth in the front of your dog’s mouth. These are used to tear meat from a bone and for self-grooming. Dogs have a total of 12 incisors, six on the top and six on the bottom.

what are the common indicators of oral issues?

• Red, swollen gums

Bleeding from the mouth

Bad breath

Pawing or rubbing of mouth or face

Reluctance to eat or struggling to chew

what is is a gummy substance that forms on the teeth after a mea

Plaque

what is Plaque that begins to harden by combining with salts that are present in the saliva. As the plaque continues to accumulate and mineralize, it eventually transforms into what?

Tartar

What is tartar that is left untreated, periodontal disease begins to become evident as the gums begin to swell and have a red/inflamed appearance called?

Gingivitis

🔖Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, affects the gums, jawbones, and soft tissue around the teeth. It is a progressive, inflammatory condition that results in tooth loss, gum inflammation, bad breath, and infection. It can also cause issues elsewhere in the body if an infection travels.

What does a 5 mean in a scent check?

No evidence of plaque or tartar build-up.

What does a 4 mean in s ascent check?

Small deposits of plaque were able to be brushed away. Water additive could be suggested.

What does a 3 mean in a scent check?

Plaque build-up was not reduced by brushing. Recommend a PlaqClnz or a non-anesthetic dental cleaning

What does a 2 mean in a scent check?

Teeth have significant plaque or tartar build-up and/or gums are beginning to swell. Dog needs to visit a vet.

what does a 1 mean In a scent check

Teeth are unable to be brushed due to mobile teeth or abscesses. Significant build-up of plaque/tartar. Vet should be consulted immediately!

🔖The PlaqClnz Treatment is an add-on service that uses an enzymatic approach applied to clean plaque and tartar off the dog's teeth. You should recommend this if the dog has build-up of plaque or tartar that cannot be removed by only brushing. Usually recommended if the score on the S.C.E.N.T. Check is a "3" or "4."