SIGreyLady Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 (edited) Sterling had a dental cleaning yesterday because I noticed his gums over his upper canines was red and sore looking. After the procedure, my vet said he has gingivitis and a few teeth have exposed dentin due to his gums receding. I have the same problem but my question is: Is there a sensitive toothpaste (like Sensodyne) for dogs?? Can I use human toothpaste? My vet is going to try to find out but I thought someone on Greytalk might know. Edited August 26, 2008 by SIGreyLady Quote Mimi- mom to Burdette (KB's Burdette), Sophie (LL's Stupid Is) and bridge babies Kelsey (Kelso's Logo), Sterling (Cold B Tiger), Fritz, Tasha, Chloe and Molly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Sterling had a dental cleaning yesterday because I noticed his gums over his upper canines was red and sore looking. After the procedure, my vet said he has gingivitis and a few teeth have exposed dentin due to his gums receding. I have the same problem but my question is: Is there a sensitive toothpaste (like Sensodyne) for dogs?? Can I use human toothpaste? My vet is going to try to find out but I thought someone on Greytalk might know. That's a great question, and I'll be interested in hearing if anyone has an answer. Misty and I both have it too My vet has me rubbing her teeth and gums with Biotene which has really helped quite a bit. Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Don't use human toothpaste for your dog. A lot of human pastes contain things like xylitol which can cause death in canines. At the very least, it's going to be an irritant to their stomach and cause gastric distress. As far as a paste for dogs, I don't know the answer to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BootsyCollins Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Definitely don't use human toothpaste - it can't be swallowed even by people, but people know that. Dogs don't. You can just use a little peroxide on some gauze and clean his teeth that way, and not use toothpaste at all. Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 You can brush his teeth without any toothpaste. But dog toothpaste should be fine, unless you feel his teeth are too sensitive? I have a lot of exposed dentin, too, yet my teeth are ok for brushing--I just have to be careful eating pineapple or other acid fruits or swishing my mouth with cold water. If he doesn't seem to be jumping when you brush the areas, he's probably fine. Don't use human toothpaste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIGreyLady Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 (edited) Does that help with sensitive teeth? Sterling had a dental cleaning yesterday because I noticed his gums over his upper canines was red and sore looking. After the procedure, my vet said he has gingivitis and a few teeth have exposed dentin due to his gums receding. I have the same problem but my question is: Is there a sensitive toothpaste (like Sensodyne) for dogs?? Can I use human toothpaste? My vet is going to try to find out but I thought someone on Greytalk might know. That's a great question, and I'll be interested in hearing if anyone has an answer. Misty and I both have it too My vet has me rubbing her teeth and gums with Biotene which has really helped quite a bit. Does that help with sensitive teeth? Edited August 26, 2008 by SIGreyLady Quote Mimi- mom to Burdette (KB's Burdette), Sophie (LL's Stupid Is) and bridge babies Kelsey (Kelso's Logo), Sterling (Cold B Tiger), Fritz, Tasha, Chloe and Molly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Does that help with sensitive teeth? Sterling had a dental cleaning yesterday because I noticed his gums over his upper canines was red and sore looking. After the procedure, my vet said he has gingivitis and a few teeth have exposed dentin due to his gums receding. I have the same problem but my question is: Is there a sensitive toothpaste (like Sensodyne) for dogs?? Can I use human toothpaste? My vet is going to try to find out but I thought someone on Greytalk might know. That's a great question, and I'll be interested in hearing if anyone has an answer. Misty and I both have it too My vet has me rubbing her teeth and gums with Biotene which has really helped quite a bit. Does that help with sensitive teeth? I honestly am not sure. The Biotene has done wonders for her gums, but I'm not sure about the sensitivity. I also brush her teeth everyday and she doesn't have a problem with me doing it. Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 CET toothpaste should be fine. I would also get CET mouth rinse to help with those gums. linky Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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