Pet dental cleaning and tooth extractions in Austin
A real pet dental is a procedure under general anesthesia, not a quick scrape. It usually includes pre-anesthetic bloodwork, scaling above and below the gumline, polishing, and full-mouth dental X-rays to find disease under the gums. If X-rays show infected or fractured teeth, extractions are done in the same visit. Complex cases, such as jaw fractures, oral tumors, or root canals, may need a veterinary dentist at a specialty or referral practice.
Questions to ask:
- Are dental X-rays included, and is a board-certified dentist doing the work or a general vet?
- What anesthesia monitoring is used, and does a technician stay with your pet?
- Will you call me before extra extractions are done, and how will the estimate change?
- What pain control goes home with my pet?
Providers below are specialty and referral vets. Call to confirm which offer dentistry.
What it costs
Price depends on your pet's size and age, the pre-anesthetic workup, whether X-rays are taken, how many teeth need extraction, and whether a dental specialist is involved. A cleaning with no extractions costs less than a mouth with advanced disease. Ask for an estimate with a range for extractions.
Top 3 by our score
Ranked from our published scoring of public Google reviews for specialty & referral vets.
- 1. CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets945.0★ · 249 reviews
- 2. CityVet | South Austin934.9★ · 276 reviews
- 3. Travis Country Veterinary Hospital934.9★ · 597 reviews
FAQ
- Does my pet really need anesthesia for a dental?
- Yes for a proper cleaning and X-rays. Anesthesia-free scaling cannot clean below the gumline or show disease under it.
- When should I see a veterinary dentist rather than my regular vet?
- For jaw fractures, oral masses, root canals, or cases your regular vet refers because of complexity.
- How long is recovery?
- Most pets go home the same day and eat soft food for a few days. Extractions may need a longer recovery and a recheck.