Why are my 1-year-old dog's teeth stained despite regular brushing?

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My dog is 1 year old and her teeth look like this!! What’s going on? We brush her teeth pretty regularly. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 60 lbs

Menolly Cote, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

I understand your concern for Penny. I see some very mild tartar accumulation along the gum line of the canine tooth. There also appears to be significant staining on the second upper incisor. Significant staining such as this can be seen due to enamel defects on the tooth which allow more tartar accumulation and staining to occur. Enamel defects can occur due to injuries to the tooth such as from chewing on metal cage bars or other unapproved objects. Given the significant difference seen on the incisor, I would recommend that you have Penny's teeth checked by your veterinarian. They will be able to determine if there is an enamel defect present or if there is another potential reason for the tartar accumulation in that area.

Why are my 1-year-old dog's teeth stained despite regular brushing?

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