Wet cat food and dry food question

So I recently took my cat to get her yearly shots and they said she had a bit of tarter and I should think of scheduling a dental cleaning. So I plan to do that eventually, but now I'm thinking of ways to make sure her teeth stay clean (Tbh I never really thought about it until they brought it up)

I did some research and all the answers I found were suggesting letting her chew on something like toys or dental treats to scrape it off (Or just cleaning with cat toothpaste etc)  So I was wondering if it was a good idea to sprinkle some dry food into her meals every once and a while? Say maybe once or twice every week?

And also, while I was researching if it was okay to mix wet and dry food (They all said it was okay) I saw an answer that said fish based wet foods were a bad idea (My cat basically only eats a fish based product) and it's mainly because it's the only brand that I could find that doesn't have anything like veggies, grains, and things like cheese in it. They had a chicken version I used to rotate with but for whatever reason they stopped selling it.

Anyway, should I try and find another brand? Or is fish an okay diet, because so far she seems to be doing just fine with it. And if I was to start adding dry food to help keep dental cleaning, is there any product that's recommended?

Thanks in advance!

This is a really good overview of the problems with feeding cats fish. You might want to think about introducing some different flavors: http://www.littlebigcat.com/nutrition/why-fish-is-dangerous-for-cats/

It's a myth that dry food helps clean teeth. It's not at all comparable to chewing on raw muscle, tendons, and bones that would "clean" teeth in the wild. You can add dry food to wet food safely, but there's really no reason to if your cat enjoys her wet food.

Unlike with dogs, most cats don't spend a lot of time chewing on things, so really the best way to take care of their teeth is regular teeth brushing. It's a pretty weird sensation for a cat who's never had their teeth brushed before, so it will probably take a lot of time and patience to get her accustomed to it. You can use a cat toothpaste if you like, but the most important part is scraping off tartar that the bristles of a toothbrush can do. If you want to read more about it, go to this site and scroll down a bit to read about teeth brushing: http://www.catinfo.org/?link=makingcatfood#Dental_Health

MrCat said:

 
I did some research and all the answers I found were suggesting letting her chew on something like toys or dental treats to scrape it off (Or just cleaning with cat toothpaste etc)  So I was wondering if it was a good idea to sprinkle some dry food into her meals every once and a while? Say maybe once or twice every week?

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Dry food doesn't clean the teeth at all. No food does although raw feeders give raw bones and meaty organs for dental health purposes. A couple piece of dry food twice a week won't do a thing. Ony regular dental care will keep teeth clean. Regular toothbrushing with pet toothpaste is best. Short of that, large dental chews would help. I recommend the CET dental chews. They're much larger and fibrous than other dental treats so a cat really has to chew on it. Cats aren't chewers like dogs so don't rely soley on dental treats.

MrCat said:

 
And also, while I was researching if it was okay to mix wet and dry food (They all said it was okay)

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If the cat will eat the mixture up right away, then it's fine. But don't let the mixture sit out for more than an hour. Harmful bacteria will start to grow in the mixture and that may cause an upset tummy if the cat later eats the food. It's better to feed dry and canned food in separate bowls.

MrCat said:

 
Anyway, should I try and find another brand? Or is fish an okay diet, because so far she seems to be doing just fine with it.

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Fish / seafood is not an ok diet to feed exclusively. Fish / seafood is low in protein, some cats get addicted to eating it, and certain types of fish may contain mercury. I suggest feeding a different brand of food that is meat based. Some dry foods labeled as like "chicken" may also contain some fish so read the label. Nature's Variety instinct is a good brand to try. It does have some veggie but is otherwise grain-free and high protein.