I am able to do dog/cat BASIC dental cleanings at my home based clinic.
I offer lower-cost veterinary care and focus on essential, practical medicine rather than full-service or specialty procedures. I do perform dental cleanings and extractions, but I do not offer comprehensive or “full-service” dentals.
Full-service dental procedures typically include pre-anesthetic blood work, IV catheter and fluids, dental radiographs, use of a high-speed drill, and multiple support staff. These procedures commonly range from $1 – 2,000 or more and represent the lowest anesthetic risk. While this is the preferred approach when budget allows, I do not provide this level of dental care.
My practice is set up to provide basic dentals: cleaning the teeth and extracting loose or diseased teeth without dental drilling or radiographs. To keep costs lower, these procedures are performed without pre-anesthetic blood work, IV fluids, or dental X-rays. This does involve accepting additional anesthetic risk, particularly in older pets or those with underlying medical conditions.
I have performed dentals in this manner throughout my career, and most patients do well; however, outcomes are not guaranteed, and many owners understandably prefer the most comprehensive and lowest-risk option available. Increased liability and client expectations are a major reason dental costs have risen industry-wide.
My current pricing is approximately:
- $350 for a basic dental cleaning with no extractions and no take-home medications
- $450–$550 if extractions are required and injectable pain management and/or antibiotics are needed
- My main hours are Mondays and Thursdays
I work out of a fully equipped RV at the base of my property in Viola with one assistant. I do not accept debit or credit cards.
If you are interested, we can schedule an exam on a surgery day. If the dental is appropriate for what I offer, it can be done the same day.