Dirty mouth, even though it's brushed!

jaleely · 10-28-2011, 01:25 AM

Okay, so I have no clue why Bowser would have such a dirty nasty smelling rotten mouth! He gets his teeth brushed EVERY night. Seems like ever since his adult teeth came in, though, he's had bad breath off and on. Well this time is worse than ever, and when we were trying to look around in there we saw he actually has a couple irritated gum spots... some pretty stinky gingivitis.

I've tried some sprays, and we've tried being super careful and brushing each tooth and gum gently with lots of tooth paste...but not a change at all!

He's only a year and a half old.
Is there something else I may be missing that could be causing the gingivitis? This is like, death breath. Not just dog breath. It smells like a rotten tooth, though we can't find anything wrong except two or three irritated gum spots around the tooth.

Any ideas? : (

Annie714 · 10-28-2011, 01:48 AM

Yikes! Not sure of a cause of the stink, unless it's coming up from the belly...

Annie gets a teaspoon of Lifeline Organic Kelp with one meal a day, keeps her breath very lady-like

vonny01 · 10-28-2011, 02:55 AM

Could he have food trapped in the skin folds round his mouth?
I think it is quite a common problem in some breeds like spaniels.

Soundtrack · 10-28-2011, 05:31 AM

I would have the vet check it out. That said, some dogs just have bad teeth. Pepper's teeth are just horrible, she's only 3 1/2 and when she has her next dental I'm afraid she's going to lose a lot of them. I've never seen anything like it quite honestly.

RustyStickers · 10-28-2011, 06:02 AM

I would also check all the folds around the mouth. Rusty has lots of deep pockets that are constantly wet so he gets Lip Fold Pyoderma

Nasty smelling, kind of smells like a dirty mop!!!!!!!!!!!

eclairs mom · 10-28-2011, 09:26 AM

Poor Bassets, smelly jowels and cornchip feet!

LY909 · 10-28-2011, 10:35 AM

I give Porter a drop of this mint mouth gel stuff every night on top of the regular teeth brushing. its like listerine for dogs and its a blue/green minty smelly gel. It help really helps.

Amazon.com: Tropiclean Fresh Breath Clean Teeth Gel for Pets: Pet Supplies

bubbad · 10-28-2011, 11:11 AM

I have noticed when adult teeth come it the dog's breath is not as clean smelling as it was.But certainly not rancid.

Mikey T · 10-28-2011, 11:34 AM

Mariah had surgery for skin fold pyderma to remove the pockets because clean and trying to kep dry was not effect worked well for her.
FWIW mariah had rotten fish breath as a result of her skin fold problem

As for problem with the gum I know at least one that uses hydrgen peroxide and a q-tip to wipe around the gums every other day to prevent this problem Using a mouthwash that kill germs might help as well using this technique,.

that sad have a vet diagnose the problem which might have multiple cause is the way to go

Mr. Woofus · 10-28-2011, 12:34 PM

You brush bowsers teeth EVERYday???? WOW, that's a feat in itself. Bravo!!!

10-28-2011, 01:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
jaleely Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 942	Dirty mouth, even though it's brushed! Okay, so I have no clue why Bowser would have such a dirty nasty smelling rotten mouth! He gets his teeth brushed EVERY night. Seems like ever since his adult teeth came in, though, he's had bad breath off and on. Well this time is worse than ever, and when we were trying to look around in there we saw he actually has a couple irritated gum spots... some pretty stinky gingivitis. I've tried some sprays, and we've tried being super careful and brushing each tooth and gum gently with lots of tooth paste...but not a change at all! He's only a year and a half old. Is there something else I may be missing that could be causing the gingivitis? This is like, death breath. Not just dog breath. It smells like a rotten tooth, though we can't find anything wrong except two or three irritated gum spots around the tooth. Any ideas? : ( __________________ Baby Bowsah's Bwog

10-28-2011, 01:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Annie714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,164	Yikes! Not sure of a cause of the stink, unless it's coming up from the belly... Annie gets a teaspoon of Lifeline Organic Kelp with one meal a day, keeps her breath very lady-like __________________ Blog about the antics of Annie and I. http://thechickandthehound.blogspot.com

10-28-2011, 05:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
Soundtrack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,577	I would have the vet check it out. That said, some dogs just have bad teeth. Pepper's teeth are just horrible, she's only 3 1/2 and when she has her next dental I'm afraid she's going to lose a lot of them. I've never seen anything like it quite honestly. __________________ Rosie-Ch Soundtrack Cracklin' Rose CGN AGN RA Am RN TT Melody-Ch Soundtrack Unchained Melody TT Sailor-Ch Soundtrack Expedition Sailor RN TT Chili-Ch Soundtrack Spice Up Your Life Curry-Ch Soundtrack Canadian Brass Pepper-Ch Pennieslogon Living La Vida Loca CGN Vina-Ch Soundtrack Grand Illusion Leila-Ch Soundtrack Almost Paradise Deela-Ch Soundtrack Wink Of An Eye Hermione - Soundtrack Spellbound Eowyn - Soundtrack Rain Dance

10-28-2011, 10:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
LY909 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 96	I give Porter a drop of this mint mouth gel stuff every night on top of the regular teeth brushing. its like listerine for dogs and its a blue/green minty smelly gel. It help really helps. Amazon.com: Tropiclean Fresh Breath Clean Teeth Gel for Pets: Pet Supplies Amazon.com: Tropiclean Fresh Breath Clean Teeth Gel for Pets: Pet Supplies

10-28-2011, 11:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mikey T Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: West Warrwick, RI Posts: 7,717	Mariah had surgery for skin fold pyderma to remove the pockets because clean and trying to kep dry was not effect worked well for her. FWIW mariah had rotten fish breath as a result of her skin fold problem As for problem with the gum I know at least one that uses hydrgen peroxide and a q-tip to wipe around the gums every other day to prevent this problem Using a mouthwash that kill germs might help as well using this technique,. that sad have a vet diagnose the problem which might have multiple cause is the way to go Last edited by Mikey T; 10-28-2011 at 02:28 PM.

10-28-2011, 02:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
vonny01 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 107	Could he have food trapped in the skin folds round his mouth? I think it is quite a common problem in some breeds like spaniels.

10-28-2011, 06:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
RustyStickers Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 26	I would also check all the folds around the mouth. Rusty has lots of deep pockets that are constantly wet so he gets Lip Fold Pyoderma Nasty smelling, kind of smells like a dirty mop!!!!!!!!!!!

10-28-2011, 09:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
eclairs mom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Suburb of Chicago Posts: 411	Poor Bassets, smelly jowels and cornchip feet!

10-28-2011, 11:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
bubbad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boiling Springs,Pa Posts: 1,347	I have noticed when adult teeth come it the dog's breath is not as clean smelling as it was.But certainly not rancid.

10-28-2011, 12:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mr. Woofus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 146	You brush bowsers teeth EVERYday???? WOW, that's a feat in itself. Bravo!!!

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