{"id":5761,"date":"2022-04-14T11:03:38","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T15:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolinacompletedental.com\/?p=5761"},"modified":"2025-05-05T18:03:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T18:03:35","slug":"smile-safari-an-introduction-to-animal-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinacompletedental.com\/blog\/smile-safari-an-introduction-to-animal-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Smile Safari: An Introduction to Animal Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you and your child are the proud companions of a pet, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ve both thought or said something like: \u201cFluffy\u2019s really living the life. Instead of having to go to school or do chores, they can relax and sleep all day, getting up only to eat or maybe chase a laser if they\u2019re feeling feisty.\u201d However, Fluffy also doesn\u2019t have to floss and brush their teeth, so how do Fluffy\u2019s teeth manage not to suffer from disease and decay?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contemplating this may lead you and your little one to wonder about all kinds of different animal mouths and how they remain clean and strong. <a href=\"\/about-us\/\">Dr. Barganier, Dr. Zuffi, Dr. Williams, and Dr. McAdams of Carolina Complete Dental<\/a> happen to love talking about teeth of all types, so keep reading to go on a toothy smile safari!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myth Busting<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we start listing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/patientconnect365.com\/dentalhealthtopics\/article\/Fun_Facts_About_Animal_Teeth\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fun facts about animal teeth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of different species, we\u2019ll answer the question we asked first about Fluffy\u2019s teeth seeming impervious to decay. The myth that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/32342-is-a-dogs-mouth-cleaner-than-a-humans.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dogs have cleaner mouths than humans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has existed for some time even though they lick themselves daily and have an affinity for things as yucky (and potentially toxic) as soiled kitty litter. Our mention of these particular habits and the word myth probably clues you into the truth, but we\u2019ll explain in more detail.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human mouths are home to anywhere from 650 to 1,000 different types of bacteria at any given moment, while the number of bacteria in the mouth of a dog may hover around 600. On its own, this fact might make you believe that pervasive myth, but diets and the types of bacteria are important to keep in mind. Dogs shouldn\u2019t be ingesting sugar the way many humans do, making cavities less likely to form in their teeth, but both humans and dogs are likely to develop <a href=\"\/services\/family-dentistry\/#GumDisease\">gum disease<\/a> without a solid <a href=\"\/services\/family-dentistry\/#OralHygiene\">oral hygiene routine<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doggy Dental Care<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You read right\u2014canine friends need help cleaning their mouths to prevent periodontal disease (the advanced form of gum disease), which can lead to tooth loss. You can softly brush your buddy\u2019s teeth and gums with a toothpaste meant for dogs, as toothpastes meant for humans can contain ingredients like <\/span><b>xylitol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is very harmful to your beloved pooch. Giving them treats with the seal of approval from <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vohc.org\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Veterinary Oral Health Council<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is helpful, too! And be sure not to smooch your pooch on the mouth, as harmful bacteria can be transferred easily! Mothers, lovers, and dogs are the most common sources of gum disease infections.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re curious about your feline friend, research suggests their oral bacteria is very similar to a dog\u2019s. One big distinction between their mouths is the tongue. Why do cats have rough barbs (known as <\/span><b>papillae<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) on their tongues? Simple\u2014they help remove dirt, debris, and loose hair from their coat, but their primary function is to scrape flesh from their prey\u2019s bones\u2014they\u2019re animals after all, even if we\u2019ve domesticated them. A look at their diets (or what their diets would be if they weren\u2019t our sweet housemates) brings us back to the topic of animal teeth!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharp or Dull, Long or Short, Numerous or Few?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The different types of teeth you\u2019ll find in an animal\u2019s mouth provide clues on what they eat! Can you imagine a cow\u2019s mouth with teeth like a dog\u2019s? That wouldn\u2019t be helpful for them to chew grass, leaves, and other plant matter, which is why you\u2019ll find rows of flat, wide teeth in the mouths of <\/span><b>herbivores <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(plant-eaters) like horses, camels, cows, sheep, and goats. The jaws of these animals are also capable of moving sideways, which helps them grind the food between their molars for healthy digestion.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the mouths of <\/span><b>carnivores<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (meat-eaters), you\u2019ll find a mouthful of long, pointed (sharp) teeth that help lions, tigers, foxes, wolves, and the Tyrannosaurus Rex (testing to be sure you\u2019re still with us), grip and cut the meat of their prey. Flat teeth meant for chewing aren\u2019t necessary for these eaters, because they\u2019re able to swallow and digest larger chunks of food.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an animal eats both meat and plants, they can be referred to as an <\/span><b>omnivore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and will have a combination of sharp and flat teeth for their varied diet.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teeth as Tools<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Carolina Complete Dental strongly advises you and your child stick with using your teeth for speaking, eating, and smiling, there are animals that can use their teeth for other activities. For example, elephant tusks are actually teeth, and they use them both defensively and like hands as they lift and carry objects, and even dig with them. If they lose a set of tusks, they can grow replacement tusks up to six times in their lives. If you think that\u2019s incredible, wait \u2018til you read about shark teeth!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Sharks lose teeth each week! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re not attached to gums like human teeth and may break or come out clean when they\u2019ve chomped into their prey. Luckily for sharks, they can grow a replacement tooth within a day of losing one. This leads to the phenomenal presence of over 20,000 teeth in one shark\u2019s lifetime!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many astounding facts to learn about the animals we share a planet with, and we love to share what we know with our young (and not so young) visitors. Unlike elephants and sharks, you and your little one are given just one set of permanent teeth. We\u2019re here to help ensure they\u2019re healthy for a lifetime of happy smiles, so contact your Goose Creek dentist at Carolina Complete Dental today to <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">schedule a checkup<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The content of this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you and your child are the proud companions of a pet, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ve both thought or said something like: \u201cFluffy\u2019s really living the life. 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