What is dental calculus in Odda Hounds

Both humans and dogs are susceptible to dental calculus, which is related to poor oral hygiene habits. Dental calculus generally exists on tooth surfaces, tooth gaps, and tooth surfaces in dead corners of the mouth. It is relatively soft at the beginning, gradually calcifies over time, and may be yellow, brown, or black in color.

Causes of dental calculus in Odda Hounds

1. Poor oral hygiene habits, tartar residue accumulates between the teeth, and gradually turns into dental calculus over time.
2. The hydrolysis of degenerated cells produces phosphorus, which precipitates on the tooth surface to form dental calculus.
3. The protein in saliva decomposes, releasing calcium salts that precipitate on the tooth surface to form dental calculus.
4. Low carbon dioxide concentration in saliva will cause inorganic salts to precipitate.

Symptoms of dental calculus in Odda Hounds

At first, there is milky white soft tartar on the dog's teeth. Over time, it gradually calcifies and hardens, and finally appears as yellow, brown or black dental calculus. Dental calculus can irritate periodontal tissue, compress the gums, affect blood circulation, and easily lead to periodontal disease, bad breath and other oral diseases, so don’t ignore the problem of dental calculus.

How to deal with dental calculus in Odda Hounds

Brushing teeth

Develop the habit of brushing teeth every day, which will help remove food residues, tartar and other dirt, and prevent the formation of dental calculus and deposition. Here are four steps on how to brush your dog’s teeth.
1. First, the owner can gently touch the inside of the dog's mouth with his hands to let the dog adapt to touching the inside of the mouth.
2. Apply a small amount of toothpaste to the surface of the dog's teeth and let the dog lick the food on its own to adapt to the taste of the toothpaste.
3. Gently brush your dog’s teeth with a toothbrush to allow your dog to adapt to the touch of the toothbrush.
4. Repeat the entire process for the dog to complete brushing. Remember to give your dog a reward after brushing his teeth to help develop the brushing habit.

Use sticky tooth-specific ointment

This tooth-specific ointment can be purchased at the pet hospital. When using it, use a long and slender tool to dip the ointment into the area and apply it to the area with dental calculus.

Teeth Cleaning

This is when the dog’s dental calculus is very serious and the dog goes to the pet hospital for ultrasonic tooth cleaning. However, this requires anesthesia for the dog, so it is not a very serious situation and this method is not recommended.