Dental care for dogs made easier with Alvar
Dental care is hardly any dog’s favourite activity, but major dental procedures are no fun either. In this article, we share the essentials of oral hygiene, introduce Alvar’s dental care products, and explain how you can conveniently add them to your monthly subscription.
If you’d like, you can also check out our co-founder Hanna and Kuura the office dog’s four tips for a good dental care routine on Alvar’s Instagram.
Getting started with dental care
The best way to prevent plaque and tartar buildup – and the health issues that follow, such as gingivitis and periodontal disease – is regular tooth brushing for your dog.
In addition to brushing, your dog’s dental health can be supported with products that:
- create a mechanical cleaning effect through chewing
- include active ingredients that help reduce tartar formation
- complement a balanced diet and support fresh breath
Consistency is key, no matter which supportive products you choose.
Dental care products as part of your Alvar subscription
Supporting dental health becomes much easier when the right products arrive together with your regular deliveries. To help our customers build simple, effective routines, we offer two Alvar-developed products that work beautifully alongside your dog’s tailored diet: Alvar Dental+ and the Alvar Pet daily dental chews.
Both can be used individually, but they also pair extremely well together for a more comprehensive daily dental routine.
Alvar Dental+ – easy daily support in a simple sprinkle
Alvar Dental+ is a natural, seaweed-based supplement designed to support your dog’s oral health with daily use. Made from sustainably harvested Nordic seaweed, it is formulated to:
- help reduce tartar development over time
- support naturally fresher breath
- complement brushing and chewing routines
- fit seamlessly into meals without adding calories
Because it’s sprinkled on top of food, Dental+ works well for dogs who don’t enjoy chew treats or who need a low-calorie oral care option. It can be purchased directly from our shop or added to your subscription for effortless consistency.
Note: If your pet has thyroid or kidney issues, or is pregnant, please consider the iodine content of seaweed.
Alvar Dental Chews – gentle on tummies, tough on tartar
Our new daily dental chews bring together mechanical cleaning and targeted dental ingredients in a tasty, dog-approved format. Developed by veterinarians, each chew is:
- monoprotein, hypoallergenic, and grain-free
- made with a fibre-rich texture that helps clean the tooth surface
- formulated with sodium hexametaphosphate to help prevent tartar hardening
- infused with natural mint for fresher breath
- produced using 100% traceable Nordic ingredients
These chews make dental care enjoyable and effective, especially for dogs who love having something to gnaw on. They are gentle on sensitive stomachs and suitable for daily use.
You can easily add them to your subscription to maintain a steady routine.
Want to learn more about our newly launched Dental Chews? Read more here.
Which product suits my dog?
(Hint: many dogs benefit from using both.)
Both Alvar Dental+ and the daily dental chews can be included in the same dental care routine. They complement each other — one providing targeted active ingredients through meals, the other offering mechanical cleaning and fresh-breath support through chewing.
Here are some situations where one or the other might be especially helpful:
Alvar Dental+ may be ideal if:
- Your dog is not a fan of chew treats
- You prefer a low-calorie dental care option
- Your dog has dietary restrictions that limit chews
- You want a simple, once-a-day sprinkle added to meals
Alvar daily dental chews may be ideal if:
- Your dog enjoys chewing and benefits from the mechanical cleaning action
- You want a functional treat that also supports fresh breath
- Your dog thrives on routine chew-time enrichment
- You’re looking for a hypoallergenic, monoprotein, grain-free chew
Many dog owners choose to use both: Dental+ with meals for long-term tartar control, and daily chews for mechanical cleaning and breath support.
Please note, that neither of these products replace, but complement, brushing teeth. A regular visit to the tooth-brushing station is the most effective way to combat dental problems.
Note: If your pet has thyroid or kidney issues, or is pregnant, please consider the iodine content of seaweed.
Make dental care a routine by adding products your subscription
You can add Alvar Dental+ and Alvar Dental Chews to your subscription from your customer page. Consistent routines become much easier when everything arrives in one box – healthy food, healthy treats, and healthy teeth.
