12 Dental Products to Keep Your Dog’s Teeth Gleaming

Removing tartar from your pup’s teeth has never been easier. If your tool of choice is usually an index finger (maybe that’s been your dog’s toothbrush so far), this will make the transition to their new hygiene routine way less jarring than a plastic brush.

The gentle-on-gums bristles of this brush will keep your pup in good spirits, while the bamboo construction will keep the planet happy. Bamboo is now widely known as a sustainable material, which makes it a great eco-friendly choice for pup parents.

Looking for a deep-cleaning toothpaste to do the extra grunt work for you? You could find your solution in this Dogslife dental care kit, which includes a triple-headed toothbrush to help remove plaque from all sides, deodorize bad breath, and soothe sore gums. Made with peppermint, aloe vera, and grapefruit seeds, it’ll get your pup’s whites whiter with minimal red (bleeding gums).

Also recommended by most vets, Virbac’s C.E.T. Dual Enzyme system is designed to inhibit the formation of plaque. It has no foaming agents, so the toothpaste is safe to be swallowed — which you can expect your dog to do with flavors that include poultry, beef, and vanilla-mint.

Need to give your pup a quick refresh between teeth cleanings? These Shop Dog & Co. dental wipes are an easy thing to reach for while you’re waiting for the professionals to take over. The friction from the wipes helps remove stubborn plaque, the peppermint and baking soda combo helps prevent tooth decay, and the parsley flavor freshens your dog’s breath.

Adding ProDen’s PlaqueOff Dental Powder to your dog’s water bowl is an easy way to clean out the unhealthy bacteria from their mouth without disrupting their day. This no-friction solution to dental care is ideal for finicky puppies or older dogs who’ve already lost most of their teeth.

Some dogs don’t love the taste of water additives, even when they’re mostly flavorless. If your dog is game, products like this offer a great, built-in way to get teeth cleaner every day but — we’ll say it again — they still don’t quite take the place of brushing.

Maybe dental disease isn’t the problem; maybe it’s that your dog’s adorable puppy breath has been replaced with a rancid fish-tank scent. This dog-breath powder is coming to the rescue, so your pup can lick your face with confidence, and you can tolerate it without silently cursing your choice to put them on a stinky raw diet.

This dental kit has everything you need to clean your dog’s teeth. Most dogs tolerate rubber-finger brushes better than toothbrushes, but if they’re not cool with that either, an odorless and tasteless cleaning gel and water additive can do their part to combat plaque and tarter, while secret ingredient Oxygene tackles bad breath.

Perhaps the best part of taking care of our dogs is the part where we get to reward them with treats. Now, that bonding time has another major bonus: Those treats will clean your dog’s teeth. By chomping down on a hard bone made from plaque-fighting ingredients, your dog can get a teeth cleaning from the comfort of their bed.

If your dog has a zero-tolerance policy for anything entering their mouth except their favorite chew toy, these dental bars are a simple approach to dental hygiene. Made with healthy but satisfying ingredients and constructed in a bristle shape for extra cleaning, these dental sticks will get the job done with minimal aggravation.

Greenies is on a mission to keep pets’ teeth clean. These chewy bones come in a range of sizes and flavors, from peanut butter to sweet potato, and are accepted by the Veterinary Oral Health Council for at-home dental care for dogs.