dental chew

Dog's cleaning snack

A dental chew is a treat designed to clean a dog's teeth as the animal gnaws on it.

The texture—usually firm and slightly abrasive—scrapes away plaque and tartar buildup.

Most are flavored to encourage prolonged chewing: The vet recommended daily dental chews for his breath.

Related
  • treatSomething pleasantly special
  • boneHard skeletal tissue
  • gnawBite repeatedly at
  • tartarHardened dental plaque
  • plaqueInscribed memorial tablet

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Categories
Opposites
oral health effect

dental chewsugary treat

Sweet edible indulgence

candy · taffy · caramel · hard candy · soft food

purpose/function

dental chewtable scraps

Leftover food fragments

rawhide · squeaky toy · comfort blanket

Family

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Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G