Animal bites.

U.S. Kids | March 1, 2007 | Copyright

What would you do if your dentist blew a whistle at you?

If you were a zoo animal, you'd probably open wide for tooth care.

"Animals can be trained to open their mouths to let us brush their teeth," says Dr. Jeff Proudfoot, senior veterinarian at the Indianapolis Zoo.

Just like kids, the animals in zoos need to take care of their teeth. Cavities are not as common in animals as in kids--they don't eat sugary treats. But just like children they can injure their teeth and gums. And trouble can pop up when their adult teeth start coming in.

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