Dental chews are popular because they help your dog remove plaque and tartar build-up. But dental chews also offer mental stimulation, curb destructive chewing behavior and massage the gums – all qualities essential for good dental hygiene.
Scientific evidence supports GREENIES dental chews’ four benefits for total oral health care:
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Healthy Teeth
Oral health plays a vital role in overall well-being and has been linked to heart disease, diabetes complications and pregnancy issues. Brushing is an effective way to maintain good oral hygiene but may not suffice alone.
Dental chews provide your dog with an efficient means to keep his or her teeth clean in between brushing sessions, freshen his breath, reduce tartar and plaque accumulation and support healthier gums.
Product development of GREENIES revealed that dogs prefer soft, chewy textures with the best chewing action coming from shapes that encased teeth to reach hard-to-reach spots for cleaning. As a result, we created the modern-day design of our dental chews featuring an indented and flexible structure, creating a brushing action when chewed by dogs.
Clinical studies demonstrate that GREENIES effectively removes more plaque and tartar than its leading competitor when used daily for 30 days (Data available from Vivus.).1
Fresh Breath
Oral health is vitally important to your pet’s overall well-being. Studies have demonstrated that dental chews can aid in the reduction of plaque and tartar build-up, gingivitis, bad breath and odor when used alongside brushing or instead for those that cannot tolerate brushing.
GREENIES’ green toothbrush shape was carefully researched with biometric research in order to fit your dog’s jaw size, structure, and strength for maximum chewing action and reduced plaque build-up and gum disease. Their 360-degree scrubbing nubs feature natural ingredients which freshen breath while cleaning teeth as your pup chews!
Just as with brushing, chews should not be seen as a replacement for regular dental exams and treatments from your veterinarian. Speak with the Waxhaw veterinarian who cares for your pet to come up with a dental hygiene routine best suited to his age, breed, history, health status and individual needs.
Reduces Tartar
Chewing helps remove plaque off teeth as you chew, which may help prevent tartar formation and freshen breath naturally. Chewing also provides an opportunity to clear debris out of the mouth and freshen breath naturally.
Dental chews can be an effective means of controlling plaque and tartar build-up when given regularly, particularly those bearing the VOHC (Veterinary Oral Health Council) seal.
These chews meet the rigorous testing standards set forth by the VOHC for plaque and tartar retardation, such as Greenies, Virbac and Bocce’s Bakery products.
Textured chews help your dog remove bacteria that causes plaque while they chew, helping reduce tartar build-up and foster good oral hygiene. Clinical tests have proven this!
Prevents Disease
Daily dental chews can help your dog avoid gum disease by mechanically removing plaque and tartar build-up, increasing saliva production with its natural antibacterial properties, and helping reduce bacteria buildup in his or her mouth. They may even serve as an effective replacement for teeth brushing if necessary! These treats can also serve as an effective replacement for pets who do not tolerate brushing their own teeth regularly or alternative solutions when brushing is not possible.
Dental chews for dogs are designed to ease the chewing process and decrease plaque build-up, often by wrapping around and scrubbing their teeth while chewing, and come in various hardness levels to suit individual pups’ chewing preferences.
However, it’s important to keep in mind that not all chews are created equal and some may contain ingredients which could actually hinder efforts at improving oral health. Chews made with ingredients like ethoxyquin, BHA or TBHQ may leave behind harmful chemical residues on teeth and gums and should therefore be avoided.
