prices from 213 practices
What a dog's dental cleaning costs
A dental cleaning costs a median of $466 at the practices that publish it, and $534 where the price names a dog. Low-cost and nonprofit clinics publish a median of $295. Extractions found on the day are usually extra.
Updated October 15, 2026 from 269 prices that 213 practices posted on their own websites. Low-cost clinics are counted on their own.
- Any dental cleaning$295 vs $466
- For a dog$353 vs $534
- For a cat$275 vs $524
What practices charge, at a glance
- Any dental cleaning213 practices · 26 low-cost clinics$466$400 to $589
- For a dog23 practices · 7 low-cost clinics$534$379 to $745
- For a cat22 practices · 5 low-cost clinics$524$370 to $670
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What the price can leave out
A dental cleaning at a vet is done under anesthesia, and the teeth are cleaned and polished. A published price is often where the bill starts, and it may not say whether these are in it.
- Bloodwork before the anesthesia
- Dental X-rays
- Extractions or other treatment the vet finds needed during the cleaning, which can raise the bill on the day
- Medication to take home
Dog dental cleaning cost by state
The median dental cleaning price at practices, dogs and cats together, in each state where at least 5 publish one, as the state's price page shows it. Low-cost clinics are shown apart, from their lowest published price.
| State | Median | Practices | Low-cost from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $377 | practices: 8 | |
| Arizona | $429 | practices: 10 | $130 |
| California | $534 | practices: 44 | $550 |
| Colorado | $449 | practices: 18 | $390 |
| Connecticut | $474 | practices: 6 | |
| Florida | $425 | practices: 28 | $150 |
| Georgia | $425 | practices: 16 | $275 |
| Illinois | $457 | practices: 12 | $250 |
| Kentucky | $409 | practices: 9 | |
| Louisiana | $381 | practices: 5 | $100 |
| Maryland | $474 | practices: 11 | |
| Massachusetts | $483 | practices: 5 | |
| Michigan | $425 | practices: 7 | |
| Minnesota | $671 | practices: 10 | |
| Missouri | $425 | practices: 9 | |
| New Jersey | $474 | practices: 13 | $550 |
| New York | $483 | practices: 11 | |
| North Carolina | $409 | practices: 19 | $225 |
| Ohio | $409 | practices: 10 | $245 |
| Oklahoma | $395 | practices: 5 | $185 |
| Oregon | $441 | practices: 8 | $250 |
| Pennsylvania | $449 | practices: 6 | $200 |
| Tennessee | $395 | practices: 11 | |
| Texas | $417 | practices: 32 | $263 |
| Virginia | $433 | practices: 16 | $355 |
| Washington | $487 | practices: 23 |
Dog dental cleaning cost by city
The median dental cleaning price in each metro area where at least 3 practices publish one, each linked to its section of the state's price page.
same cleaning, different bills
Why the price varies
What is found on the day
Extractions and other treatment are usually added to the cleaning price once the vet can see the whole mouth.
What the price includes
Two similar headline prices can mean different totals once X-rays, bloodwork and medication are counted.
Who runs the clinic
Low-cost and nonprofit clinics publish a median of $295, against $466 at a practice.
Where you live
In the states with enough published prices, the median runs from $377 to $671.
Not the same as salon brushing
Teeth brushing at a grooming salon, a median of $10, is cosmetic, not a dental cleaning.
Find a vet for dental care, by city
Practices whose own websites describe dental care, in the cities where at least 3 do.
- San Diego, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- Houston, TX
- Long Beach, CA
- San Jose, CA
- New Orleans, LA
- San Francisco, CA
- Lafayette, LA
- Shreveport, LA
- Bossier City, LA
- San Marcos, CA
- Santa Monica, CA
- Carlsbad, CA
- Chula Vista, CA
- Mandeville, LA
- Tampa, FL
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Cincinnati, OH
- Covington, LA
- Encinitas, CA
- Oceanside, CA
- Slidell, LA
- Vista, CA
- Colorado Springs, CO
Vet prices in every state we hold them for
Every service practices and low-cost clinics publish, state by state, on the US vet prices page and the state pages below.
What to ask when you call
- “What does the dental cleaning price include, and what is extra?”
- “Are X-rays and bloodwork before the anesthesia included?”
- “How are extractions priced if the vet finds a tooth that needs one?”
- “Can I have a written estimate, with a low and a high figure?”
where it costs less
Low-cost and nonprofit clinics
Low-cost and nonprofit clinics publish a dental cleaning at a median of $295, from $100. Not every low-cost clinic does dental work, so ask before you book. The low-cost clinics page lists them by state.
Pet insurance generally covers what happens after a policy starts.
Opens a quote form on the partner's site in a new tab. Whether to buy anything there is up to you.
PawsRx may be paid if you buy a plan through this link. We don't compare or recommend plans. The quotes and the choice are on the partner's site.
Ask the practice to split it first. If it can't, you can apply to pay over time.
PawsRx may be paid when you apply. Approval and terms are the lender's, we never see your application, and we don't choose one for you.
Common questions
How much does it cost to clean a dog's teeth?
At the 23 veterinary practices that publish a dental cleaning price for a dog, a median of $534, and $379 to $745 at most of them. Counting every practice that publishes a dental cleaning price, dogs and cats together, the median is $466 across 213 (October 2026). Extractions and other treatment found on the day are usually extra.
Why does a dog dental cleaning cost so much?
It is done under anesthesia, which is monitored throughout, and the bill can rise if the vet finds teeth that need extracting or other treatment. Ask what the price includes before you book.
Is a cat dental cleaning priced differently from a dog's?
A median of $524 at the 22 practices that publish a dental cleaning price for a cat (October 2026). Many practices publish one price for dogs and cats, a median of $466.
Where can I get a cheap dog teeth cleaning?
Low-cost and nonprofit clinics publish a dental cleaning at a median of $295, against $466 at a practice. Not every low-cost clinic does dental work, so ask first. PawsRx lists low-cost clinics by state.
Is teeth brushing at the groomer the same as a dental cleaning?
No. A salon's teeth brushing, a median of $10, is cosmetic. A dental cleaning is a veterinary procedure done under anesthesia.
Does pet insurance cover dental cleaning?
An accident and illness policy usually does not cover a routine dental cleaning. Some insurers sell a wellness add-on that pays toward routine care at an extra price. A policy's own documents say what it covers.
PawsRx is a platform, not a clinic. Prices are set by independent practices and change, so ask the practice to confirm the price for your pet before the appointment. Nothing here is veterinary advice. Whether and when a pet needs a dental cleaning is a decision for you and your veterinarian.