CritterDental Cleaning (Scale & Polish) Cost for Dogs & Cats (2026)
Dental Cleaning (Scale & Polish) typically costs $300–$1,000 in the US and A$300–A$900 in Australia. It is a routine procedure; the exact price turns on general anaesthesia + monitoring; dental disease grade; pre-anaesthetic bloodwork and dental x-rays; body size; specialist vs general practice; extractions billed separately (see tooth-extraction).
Typical price range
| Region | Typical range | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $300–$1,000 | general anaesthesia + monitoring; dental disease grade; pre-anaesthetic bloodwork and dental x-rays; body size; specialist vs general practice; extractions billed separately (see tooth-extraction) |
| Australia | A$300–A$900 | From AU clinic + insurer claim data |
What drives the price
general anaesthesia + monitoring; dental disease grade; pre-anaesthetic bloodwork and dental x-rays; body size; specialist vs general practice; extractions billed separately (see tooth-extraction). Prices vary widely by clinic, region and the animal’s size and condition, which is why we show a range rather than a single figure.
Is it covered by insurance?
Accident-and-illness pet insurance commonly covers unexpected procedures like this (routine and pre-existing items are usually excluded). See how premiums compare on pet insurance cost by state. We state costs only, not advice on whether to insure.
Frequently asked questions
How much does dental cleaning (scale & polish) cost?
In the US, $300–$1,000; in Australia, A$300–A$900. The range reflects clinic, region and the animal’s size.
Why is there such a wide range?
Veterinary pricing is not standardised. The same procedure can differ substantially between a low-cost clinic and a specialty hospital, so a cited band is more honest than a single number.
Related procedures
- Annual Exam & Vaccinations cost
- X-ray & Bloodwork Panel cost
- Microchip cost
- Ear Infection (Otitis) Treatment cost
Sources & method
- Dental cleaning costs and procedures in 2025, BetterPet (2025), collected 2026-07-20.
- How Much Does Cat or Dog Teeth Cleaning Cost?, CareCredit (Synchrony) (2025), collected 2026-07-20.
- Vet Prices in Australia (2025): Typical Costs & How to Save, PetCloud (2025), collected 2026-07-20.
- The real cost of pet surgery bills and insurance premiums, Compare the Market AU (2025), collected 2026-07-20.
- Affordable Vet & Pet Pricing Guide for Various Surgeries and Treatments, Melbourne Pet Surgery (2025), collected 2026-07-20.
Every figure is assembled from these sources by the model on our methodology page. No number is copied from a competitor.
Figures assembled July 20, 2026. Baselines: AVMA 2025 · NAPHIA 2024 · AMA 2025. These are assembled estimates, not measured costs. See how we build them.