01Number One
The smell is only the surface symptom.
The Real problem? It's the bacteria producing the odor. The smell is just the warning sign that hundreds of millions of pathogenic bacteria are living inside your dog's mouth.
What are we actually smelling? Volatile sulfur compounds responsible for the odor.
It's the bacteria creating these smelly compounds that we really need to address — and those are much harder to target.
02Number Two
Brushing mechanically breaks down plaque. It can disrupt early tartar. The toothpaste or gel adds a cleansing agent that helps reduce bacterial regrowth.
That's why every vet recommends daily brushing. It actually works.
Fewer than 6% of U.S. pet owners brush daily.
The problem isn't the toothbrush—it's that nobody uses it.
03Number Three
Bacteria in a dog's mouth reproduce at an exponential rate. Once established, they're much harder to control. These bacteria enter the bloodstream through inflamed gum tissue and travel through the body.
The goal is to stay ahead of it.
Delaying intervention shortens the window for using non-invasive solutions. Once plaque hardens into tartar, it may be necessary for a professional cleaning.
04Number Four
Dental chews show far better compliance rates than brushing. Based on the data from more than 52,000 U.S. dogs in the Dog Aging Project.
1 in 4 dogs get a dental treat every day
71% of pet parents used dental treats within the past year
05Number Five
Folks aren't waiting for a problem to show up anymore — they're paying to prevent one before it starts.
American dog owners spend roughly $2 billion annually on dental products for prevention — that's not counting vet bills or procedures like tooth extractions or dental cleanings.
So - Is it working?
THIS DOESN'T ADD UP
That's despite enormous awareness, billions spent on dental care, and a market filled with chews, powders, additives, diets and other preventive options.
76% of dogs seen at Banfield hospitals in 2023 were diagnosed with dental-related issues.
Somethings wrong here: Spending more on prevention should mean less dental health issues down the road. But that's not what happened.
DR. STEVE MEHLER, DVM, DACVS
Pet owners needed something easier than brushing. The dental industry delivered exactly that — products that fit easily into our routines.
But easy doesn’t mean effective.
Dr. Steve Mehler, DVM, DACVS
Board Certified Veterinary Surgeon · Researcher
Limited Coverage
These products provide some benefit, but they have a major coverage problem. Studies show about 10-12% of the surfaces are cleaned effectively.
Key Limiting Factor
Rely on mechanical chewing or food delivery. As a result, often only clean the teeth used for chewing.
The gum line, the spaces between teeth, and the back molars almost entirely missed.
Lack of Residual Activity
The ingredients in most dental products aren't bad — they just never get a chance to do their job.
Limiting Factor
Chews, powders & water additives are formulated to be palatable, encouraging rapid consumption which means minimal time spent in the mouth where those active ingredients can actually help.
Once they're swallowed, they are quickly broken down and rendered useless for oral health.
As a researcher, it took years to understand why all these different products failed in the same way, for the same reasons.
Dr. Steve Mehler, DVM, DACVS
Founder & Formulator · 20+ years in veterinary practice
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