Why don't dogs teeth fall out?

Dogs rarely or never have their teeth brushed and they don't floss. If humans didn't take care of our teeth they would rot and fall out, right? My dog is 16 and his teeth look pretty good. They're a little yellow and his breath smells, but they're not rotted or antyhing. Do dogs just have stronger or more resistant teeth then us?

Why don't dogs teeth fall out?
Actually, most health problems that dogs contract can be linked to poor dental health (plague gets into their blood systems and internal health issues arise).





As our knowledge of pet needs advances, its come into light that dogs and cats need just as much dental care as the rest of us. Because they tend to eat hard kibble, it helps in removing plague and maintaining stronger gums, however.





But you'll notice most vets reccomend a dental cleaning yearly now and there are kits to let people brush their pets teeth at home weekly or at least with every bath.





My lab never had dental assistance and made it to 19 just fine.. but (and I didn't know this back then, I was a kid) his slightly yellow teeth were a sign of plaque and gingivitis, and the bad breath was from the same. We were just lucky.





ALSO as a side note to the folks above who said their teeth are locked or don't fall out.. tooth loss does occur in dogs from poor dental health. And they do lose their baby teeth as well just like other mammals, they just tend to swallow them so most folks don't notice. Our puppy was constantly shedding his baby teeth all over his teething toys.
Reply:dogs don't eat much sugar
Reply:Dogs teeth DO fall out. You should be brushing your dogs teeth, like your own for better health. Some animals, like humans, just have better teeth. Your dog just has that good teeth gene.
Reply:They have different gums and different teeth.
Reply:It's because their built differently than us. Their teeth are more "locked" into place than a humans.
Reply:No my dogs baby's teeth fell out. How old is ur dog? About the range between 7-10 is the full teeth range so dont worry the teeth are fine!
Reply:So will dogs. They need inspection and cleaning as needed by a Vet. Seriously. I got my dog to let me brush her teeth but no toothpaste. Also, doggie bones are good once in a while treats to clean the back teeth.
Reply:They do. My dog lost a tooth 'cuz he was old and chewed on a really hard bone that he stole from my other dog.
Reply:Thats just the way dogs are,lucky ducks.
Reply:yes dogs have stronger teeth
Reply:Dogs puppy teeth DO fall out. They don't come out like human teeth where you know your tooth has fallen out, puppies swollow their puppy teeth.





Responsible dog owners DO brush their dogs teeth to prevent any dental problems.





Your dogs teeth are YELLOW and his breath SMELLS because you don't brush them. If you want his breath to smell better and you want him to have healthier teeth/gums, start brushing them.





*EDIT: Obviously dogs teeth are stronger than ours. Can people chew on steak bones? No. Can dogs? Yes. I would have thought that that is fairly obvious.
Reply:dogs teeth do fall out it depends on how old they are pretty much
Reply:i think they have stronger teeth
Reply:For the most part they don't eat the same stuff we do: soda, sugar, and such.
Reply:they do fall out just like anyones you just dont always see it
Reply:They do if they live long.



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