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Was My Dental Cleaning Bill Fair? Dog & Cat Teeth Cleaning Cost Check

Dog dental cleanings run $300 to $700 depending on your state. Cat cleanings cost about 25% less. Enter what you paid and your ZIP code.

Procedure Dental Cleaning
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National average: $500 (per cleaning (dog))

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Enter what you paid for dental cleaning and your ZIP code to see how your bill compares to your state average.

What You Should Know About Dental Cleaning Costs

Dental cleanings require general anesthesia, which is half the cost. A $500 dental isn't $500 of teeth work. It's $250 of anesthesia, monitoring, and IV fluids plus $250 of scaling and polishing. If your bill is high, check whether pre-anesthetic bloodwork was bundled in.

Extractions add $15 to $40 per tooth, and most vets won't know how many teeth need pulling until your pet is under. A $500 estimate can become $800 if four teeth come out. Ask for a worst-case estimate that includes 2-4 extractions.

Annual dental cleanings prevent periodontal disease, which affects 80% of dogs by age 3. Skipping the $500 cleaning now means a $2,000+ surgical extraction later. Small breeds (Yorkshire Terriers, Chihuahuas) need cleanings more often.

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