As humans, we all know how important oral care is. Brushing our teeth thoroughly every day is taken for granted, but most of us don’t apply the same to our dogs. And that takes its toll: According to the AKC Canine Health Foundation, periodontal disease is the most common clinical condition in adult dogs.

It can make it difficult and painful for them to eat, and thus severely affecting the quality of their life. In more serious cases, periodontal disease can carry bacteria into the bloodstream and lead to more serious issues, as it affects the organs filtering and pumping blood.