Braces for dogs? Yes, it's a thing

SPRING LAKE, Mich. — When people hear that one Michigan doctor is a “doggie dentist,” they jokingly ask if he puts braces on dogs too.

But that’s no joke.

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Dr. Jim Moore has helped align the teeth of pups using braces that resemble the ones you probably wore as a teenager.

Harborfront Hospital for Animals posted photos of Dr. Moore's work to their Facebook page and they feature a dog named Wesley who could not close his mouth completely. After putting brackets on his top teeth, Wesley is now working to get his perfect smile.

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The hospital also said that Dr. Moore does endodontics (root canals, often necessary because of pain) and oral surgery (things like fractured jaws) to help out his four-legged patients.

February is National Pet Dental Health month, so the hospital thought this was a good time to share the importance of your dog's dental health.

WPXI