In a small randomized pilot study, dogs given a probiotic for 56 days after a dental procedure had less gum bleeding, plaque and tartar than dogs in the control group.
A retrospective study of 67 dogs published Sept. 29, 2026, in Veterinarni Medicina found that guided tissue regeneration, a regenerative gum surgery, kept 93.02% of treated teeth at 18 to 24 months.