Good Reasons For Dog Dental Insurance

Why would you want dog dental insurance?

For the same reason you get dental insurance for your human family: it can save you money and give you peace of mind!

Regular tooth brushing along with topnotch nutrition are the best kinds of dental insurance since they could make it possible for your dog to never need outside dental care.

Some dog dental products are designed to be helpful also. These include rawhide bones, greenies, and flavored plastic chewing toys with knobs on them.

(We cannot vouch for any of these chewable products as actually working as described. If you have used such a product with your dog and can highly recommend it, please contact us.)

However, what happens if you haven’t been able to keep up with the brushing or have been unable to institute a high quality nutrition program for one reason or another?

Our philosophy is that prevention is always a better remedy than having to find a cure. Untreated dental problems can turn into major health problems for a dog and even be fatal.

We therefore see dog dental insurance as the next best remedy. With the necessary coverage in place, you are more likely to prevent dental problems by bringing your dog in for regular dental checkups and cleanings.

However, many dog owners will try home remedies first when they see signs of dental problems such as smelly breath, bleeding gums and brown tartar on the teeth. They may become more conscientious about cleaning their dog’s teeth or buying dog dental products that claim to prevent or remove tartar buildup from the teeth.

Why do people resist taking their dog in for dental care?

1. Risk – This is a major concern for many dog owners. To make it possible for a veterinarian to do cleanings, extractions, fillings, root canals, etc., dogs are given general anesthesia.


2. Cost – You may be required to pay over $300 since dental work requires that the dog be anesthetized. Often a spouse would rather give priority to other family bills.

For your peace of mind, find a reputable veterinary clinic where the veterinarian and anesthesiologist are licensed and where they will discuss your concerns about the anesthesia risk with you.

With the right insurance, you'll likely be able to afford whatever dental work is necessary for your dog’s health.

For information on some companies that carry this kind of insurance, see Dog Dental Insurance Companies

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