Dental care
What it is
Most pets over three have some dental disease, and they are very good at hiding the pain it causes. A dental procedure lets us clean above and below the gumline, take X-rays to see the roots, and treat or remove teeth that are causing problems. It is done under general anaesthetic, with a nurse monitoring your pet the whole time.
When your pet needs it
- Bad breath that does not go away
- Red or bleeding gums, or brown build-up on the teeth
- Chewing on one side, dropping food or pawing at the mouth
- Rabbits and guinea pigs with drooling or a wet chin
What to expect
- Step 1: Morning drop-offYou bring your pet in between 8:00 and 8:30. A nurse goes through the consent form with you and answers questions.
- Step 2: Pre-anaesthetic checkYour vet examines your pet and, for older pets, runs a quick blood test to make sure anaesthesia is safe.
- Step 3: The procedureUnder anaesthetic we take dental X-rays, clean and polish every tooth, and treat any problem teeth. We call you before removing any teeth that were not planned.
- Step 4: Waking up and homeA nurse stays with your pet as they wake up. Most pets go home the same afternoon with pain relief and a soft-food plan.
How to prepare
- No food after 10pm the night before. Water is fine until morning.
- Rabbits and guinea pigs should not be starved. Bring their usual food.
- Give any regular medicines as normal unless we tell you otherwise
- Leave a phone number we can reach you on all day
Who does it
Price guide
| Treatment | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Dental examination | £48 |
| Scale and polish with X-rays | £295 – £420 |
| Extractions (each, if needed) | £35 – £120 |
| Pre-anaesthetic blood test | £68 |
Prices include VAT. We always give you a written estimate before treatment, and wellness plan members save up to 20%.
Questions
For most older pets, yes. We run a blood test first and adjust the anaesthetic to suit them.
Most eat the same evening. We send you home with soft food and simple instructions.
Daily brushing helps a lot, but it cannot remove hardened tartar or treat problems below the gum.
Ready when you are
Book online in about two minutes, or call and we'll talk it through first. Not sure it's needed? Start with a check-up.