Hey. I took a couple photos of Gonzo's teeth today... because I wanted to keep a yearly record, kind of, on how his teeth are doing. A LOT of people, including vets, have been commenting on his teeth and assume he is much younger than he is. His teeth are 100% better than what they were years ago, I definitely attribute that to raw bones. He cracked his rear left molar a few years ago on a smoked bone (as you can see in the pics) and it collected tartar rapidly when he was eating kibble. All of the Greenies in the world couldn't help that -_- buuut, after one beef femur a few weeks ago, the tooth was unharmed but nearly all of the tartar was GONE!
I thought it would be very informative to compare our dogs' teeth. I've seen kibble-fed dogs with great teeth, with just some added measurements (brushing, vet cleanings, chews, etc). Could everyone (who is interested) get a pic of their dogs teeth, preferably on both sides, and list their age, diet (kibble brand or raw), and what they do as far as cleaning goes? I really have no idea how Gonzo's teeth compare to the "average" 5 year-olds, but I would like to see other dogs with similar & different diets.
Please do not be afraid to post pictures, regardless, because we ALL have room for improving our dogs diet & dental health (as well as our own...).
Gonzo; 5 years old; Raw Meat & Bones; Occasionally cleaned with a toothbrush & Occasionally gets Greenies & Bully Sticks.
The last pic is of his chipped tooth. The whole part that was chipped used to be covered in plaque, it looks a lot better now. Still definitely room for improvement in his teeth.
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