Keeping a dog's teeth clean is an important part of her overall health, although it is often overlooked by many pet owners. Dogs can have the same types of dental disease as humans, and can also have many of the same complications that frequently occur, too. Bacteria from the tartar and plaque on your dog's teeth can enter into her blood system and travel to the heart and other vital organs, potentially causing serious problems. Therefore, having her teeth cleaned under anesthesia is a ...