Caring for Your Pets Teeth: Dental Cleanings & Extractions

Why Dental Cleanings Are Important

Just like people, pets need regular dental care to keep their mouths healthy. Dental disease is one of the most common health issues in dogs and cats—and it can cause pain, infections, and even affect the heart, liver, and kidneys if left untreated.

• Prevent pain and tooth loss – Plaque and tartar buildup can lead to gum disease, loss of teeth, and

  discomfort.

• Protect overall health – Oral bacteria can enter the bloodstream and affect other organs.

• Improve quality of life – Pets with healthy mouths eat more comfortably, play more happily, and have fresher breath.

The Role of Dental X-Rays

While we can see tartar, most broken teeth, or inflamed gums during an exam, much of dental disease hides below the gumline. Dental x-rays let us:

• Detect painful root infections or bone loss.

• Identify cracked or diseased teeth not visible to the eye.

• Decide whether a tooth can be saved—or needs to be removed.

Extractions: What You Need to Know

During your pet’s dental cleaning and x-rays, we may find teeth that are too damaged or diseased to be saved. In these cases, extraction is recommended because it:

• Relieves pain your pet may have been silently enduring.

• Prevents future infection and complications.

• Helps your pet live a healthier, more comfortable life.

NOTE: If extractions are needed, the cost will depend on the number of teeth and the complexity of the procedure. Some teeth are simple to remove, while others are more complex.

Costs & What to Expect

Dental Cleaning & X-Rays:

See below for our base cost for the standard dental cleaning (including anesthesia, monitoring, anti-nausea, pain meds and radiographs). Extractions and any other recommendations will be extra.

• Feline: $840.00

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• Canine 0-25#: $877.00

• Canine 26-50#: $891.00

• Canine 51-100#: $957.00

Preventative Dental Cleaning (NEW SERVICE!):

We’re excited to offer our new Preventative Dental Cleaning service for pets—a gentle and affordable option performed with limited anesthesia to help maintain oral health and potentially delay or avoid more extensive procedures like full dental cleanings with extractions.

• Feline:$420.00

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• Canine up to 25lbs: $439.00

• Canine 26 to 50lbs: $446.00

• Canine 50 to 100lbs:$479.00

Additional Cost: An “Oral Exam” fee of $45 is paid at the time of the exam. This fee is credited toward the cost of the dental cleaning if scheduled within 15 days of the exam.

Payment Plan Options

We understand that dental care can be an unexpected expense. To help, we offer payment plans through Cherry:

• Up to 6 months interest-free financing available.

• Soft credit check only (does not affect your credit score).

• Quick and easy approval process.

This allows you to spread the cost of your pet’s dental care into manageable monthly payments—so your pet can get the treatment they need right away.

💡 Important to know:

For standard dental cleanings, we cannot determine whether extractions are needed until after dental radiographs are completed. If extractions are necessary, we will contact you during the procedure to review the findings and discuss next steps.