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Aside from the size and shape of a dog's tooth, they are pretty much the same as human teeth. Dogs have 42 permanent teeth: 20 upper, and 22 lower teeth.

Dog teeth require the same type of care as human teeth including brushing and sometimes even straightening. Over 80% of dogs over 2 years old have some kind of dental issue. It's important to care for a dog's teeth.

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