During the past few years, I have seen some nasty mouths.
Dental care is certainly one of the aspects of pet health care most overlooked by pet owners.
Usually we discover how badly a dental is needed just in the process of the physical exam, whether the pet came in for vaccinations or something else. It happens all the time- the pet may have breath so bad that you can smell it when he walks in the front door, but for some reason clients hardly think about the teeth. If your dog has bad breath, ask why. Lift up your dog's lip and look at the teeth closely. Also, the buildup of tartar is usually more severe on the teeth in the back.