Dog teeth cleaning costs $300 to $700 in 2026
Webvet's vet reviewed 2026 guide puts a routine cleaning under anesthesia at about $300 to $700 at a general practice. With full mouth X-rays and extractions, expect $500 to $1,500 or more. Anesthesia free cleanings cost about $100 to $300 but cannot clean below the gumline.
Cost by visit
| Routine cleaning under anesthesia | $300 to $700. |
|---|---|
| With X-rays and extractions | $500 to $1,500 or more. |
| Severe cases | Occasionally over $2,000. |
| Anesthesia free cleaning | $100 to $300, above the gumline only. |
| Dental with one simple extraction | About $700 to $1,200 (ThePricer, July 2026). |
| Several surgical extractions | $1,500 to $3,000 or more. |
What pushes a quote up
| Dog size | Anesthesia is dosed by weight. |
|---|---|
| Disease level | More tartar and infection means more work. |
| X-rays | Full mouth X-rays add cost. |
| Extractions | The biggest add on. |
| Region | City clinics charge more. |
Dog teeth cleaning cost by region
| Lower cost states | $240 to $550. Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, West Virginia and most rural areas. |
|---|---|
| Average cost states | $300 to $700. Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and most mid size cities. |
| Higher cost states | $400 to $900. California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington, plus big metros such as Chicago, Denver and Washington DC. |
These rows are our estimate. We took the typical national range and adjusted it for local labor costs, which run about 20 percent lower in the cheapest states and about 30 percent higher in the dearest ones. A small dog in a rural area and a large dog in coastal California can differ by more than $1,000.
Read every line of the estimate
The anesthesia, monitoring and imaging make up much of the bill, not the cleaning itself. A low quote may leave out pre-anesthetic bloodwork, IV fluids or X-rays, which then appear on the final invoice.
Webvet notes anesthesia free cleanings cannot clean below the gumline, where dental disease actually lives. They are cheaper but do far less.
Ask for an estimate range that includes possible extractions, so you are not surprised when the vet finds problems during the cleaning.
How to judge the quote in your hand
- Ask if bloodwork and X-rays are included.
- Ask for an extraction price range.
- Ask about IV fluids and monitoring.
- Ask about pain medication.
- Ask how they will call you if they find problems.
Ways to pay less
- Brush at home to delay cleanings.
- Treat early before extractions are needed.
- Check a wellness plan.
- Compare two clinics.
What will this cost me?
Pick the job, your state's cost level and the last detail. The estimate updates as you change them.
An estimate built from published 2026 cost guides. It is not a quote. Get a written quote before work starts.
Common questions
How much does dog teeth cleaning cost?
About $300 to $700 under anesthesia, more with extractions.
Is anesthesia free cleaning worth it?
It costs less but cannot clean below the gumline.
How much is a dog tooth extraction?
A dental with one simple extraction runs about $700 to $1,200.
Why is it so expensive?
Anesthesia, monitoring and X-rays make up much of the bill.
Other service costs
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