Your pet's teeth are important all the time. Aside from useful tips for brushing [1], we have a quick and easy three-step process for keeping your dog's teeth healthy for their whole lives, courtesy of Banfield vet Dr. Andrea Sanchez [2]. She calls it the flip, check, treat routine.

1: Flip — Flip your dog's lip up every day to check his teeth.
2: Check — Check with your vet every six months, including having your dog's teeth looked at.
3: Treat — Reward your dog within three seconds of dealing with their teeth.

By keeping these three tips in mind, as well as others we've mentioned [3], you can ensure that your dog's teeth stay in the best condition possible for his whole life.