Why are my adult dog's teeth yellow? Is it normal or a health risk?

The only way to get Bruno's teeth white again is by having him seen by the dentist for a cleaning, scaling, and polishing. This will remove all the tartar, and return his teeth to white. Give his vet a call tomorrow to make him an appointment. Best of luck.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Beto. Tooth brushing is very beneficial to a dog's overall health. If the teeth are more yellow in color due to an accumulation of tartar, then the brushing will not remove what is already on the teeth. It will prevent more being deposited though and will help to prevent gingivitis. Gingivitis is a redness along the gumline indicating an infection. If left untreated it can destroy the attachments of the teeth creating a source of chronic painful for the dog. It can also spread the infection to other areas of the body. In this case, the teeth will need to be professionally cleaned under anesthesia. I hope this information helps!

Many times this is a genetic condition and is very common in small breed dogs. It sounds like you are doing an excellent job brushing his teeth. Keep up the good work! Here is a link which may contain some helpful information: https://www.avdc.org/ownersinfo.html You are doing the right things. Brush his teeth daily. Keep up with yearly teeth cleanings by the veterinarian. Dental bones help. You could also look into a prescription dental diet which may provide some benefit. Keep doing what you can. I hope this helps.

Your dog may have excessive tartar and possibly gingivitis. You should have Chris' teeth checked by your vet. He may need a dental cleaning which would significantly reduce the danger of kidney disease and heart disease. There are some diseases and intoxications that can cause browning of the teeth or the top of the teeth. Your vet can rule these out with a hands-on exam.

Both teeth look normal. The gums above the tooth are pigmented in the second picture, which can be normal. (like a freckle inside the mouth). There is mild tartar calculus on both teeth but the gums look healthy. Thank you for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! You are doing a good job with the brushing!

That's quite a bit of tarter buildup, and it would be best to have Joshie examined by a vet to determine if she is a good candidate for a dental cleaning. Dental cleanings often involve having your pet go under anesthesia so that the teeth can be thoroughly cleaned and any damaged or infected teeth removed safely. February was pet dental health month (at least in the US), and many veterinary clinics extend dental discount packages into March, so now is the perfect time to schedule a visit and check it out. At home, brushing is always a good idea, and there are many pet toothpastes available that are palatable and can encourage your pet to get their teeth brushed (never use human toothpaste as it is toxic to pets). You can also spread some on a dental chew or other "scrubby" like chew toy to help clean the teeth. Chews like nylabones, Kongs, etc, that encourage your dog to use their teeth can help. There are also prescription diets available from your vet such as t/d which is designed specifically to improve dental health and clean the teeth while eating. It would be hard to predict lifespan, but if you're working to clean your dog's teeth and keep her healthier, then that is always going to help.

Brushing teeth is definitely the best way to avoid periodontal disease in the future but unfortunately if the tartar has already build up can be hard/not possible to remove it completely just with brushing. Tartar is rock hard and if you don't see any improvement, the next step would be a professional dental hygiene session (descale and polish). Your veterinarian will provide this service. Leo will need to be under anesthesia (they won't keep the mouth open for us while descaling and polishing!) during the procedure. In the meantime and after the procedure please continue with the brushing! Please post again on the forum if you would like to discuss it further. I hope my answer was helpful.