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Dental disease is the most common health problem in Yorkshire Terriers, and it's also the most preventable. Most small dogs show signs of periodontal disease by the age of three, and Yorkies are worse affected than most because forty-two adult teeth have to fit into a jaw the size of your thumb.
Crowded teeth trap food and plaque, and plaque hardens into tartar within days. This guide covers how to brush her teeth properly, what actually helps between brushings, and the warning signs that need a vet.