02/17/2026
🦷✨ Pet Dental Health: More Important Than You Think! ✨🦷
Dental care isn’t just about fresh breath — it’s a big part of your pet’s overall health.
When dental disease goes untreated, bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream and affect the heart, liver, and kidneys. What starts as plaque and tartar can turn into pain, infection, and even tooth loss.
💭 Myth: “Bad breath is normal for pets.”
✅ Fact: Persistent bad breath is often a sign of dental disease.
💭 Myth: “If they’re eating fine, their teeth must be fine.”
✅ Fact: Pets are great at hiding pain — many will continue eating even with significant dental issues.
💭 Myth: “Dental disease only affects older pets.”
✅ Fact: Many pets show signs of dental disease by age 3. It can start earlier than you think!
💭 Myth: “Dry kibble cleans their teeth.”
✅ Fact: While some dental diets can help, most kibble alone doesn’t prevent plaque and tartar buildup.
💭 Myth: “Dental cleanings are just cosmetic.”
✅ Fact: Professional cleanings remove bacteria below the gumline — where the most harmful damage happens.
💭 Myth: “If I don’t see tartar, their mouth is healthy.”
✅ Fact: Dental disease often starts below the gumline, where you can’t see it.
Regular dental exams and cleanings help keep your pet comfortable, healthy, and smiling for years to come. 🐾💙
