{"id":4232,"date":"2022-10-06T15:14:36","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T15:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-dangerous-is-having-your-dogs-teeth-cleaned\/"},"modified":"2022-10-07T10:42:07","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T10:42:07","slug":"how-dangerous-is-having-your-dogs-teeth-cleaned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-dangerous-is-having-your-dogs-teeth-cleaned\/","title":{"rendered":"How dangerous is having your dog\u2019s teeth cleaned?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-dangerous-is-having-your-dogs-teeth-cleaned\/#How_dangerous_is_having_your_dogs_teeth_cleaned\" title=\"How dangerous is having your dog\u2019s teeth cleaned?\">How dangerous is having your dog\u2019s teeth cleaned?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-dangerous-is-having-your-dogs-teeth-cleaned\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_recover_from_teeth_cleaning\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to recover from teeth cleaning?\">How long does it take for a dog to recover from teeth cleaning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-dangerous-is-having-your-dogs-teeth-cleaned\/#Can_dogs_die_from_dental_cleaning\" title=\"Can dogs die from dental cleaning?\">Can dogs die from dental cleaning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-dangerous-is-having-your-dogs-teeth-cleaned\/#How_often_do_dogs_die_during_a_dental_cleaning\" title=\"How often do dogs die during a dental cleaning?\">How often do dogs die during a dental cleaning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-dangerous-is-having-your-dogs-teeth-cleaned\/#What_happens_if_you_dont_get_your_dogs_teeth_cleaned\" title=\"What happens if you don\u2019t get your dog\u2019s teeth cleaned?\">What happens if you don\u2019t get your dog\u2019s teeth cleaned?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-dangerous-is-having-your-dogs-teeth-cleaned\/#Are_dogs_in_pain_after_teeth_cleaning\" title=\"Are dogs in pain after teeth cleaning?\">Are dogs in pain after teeth cleaning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-dangerous-is-having-your-dogs-teeth-cleaned\/#What_is_the_average_cost_to_have_a_dogs_teeth_cleaned\" title=\"What is the average cost to have a dog\u2019s teeth cleaned?\">What is the average cost to have a dog\u2019s teeth cleaned?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-dangerous-is-having-your-dogs-teeth-cleaned\/#Why_is_dog_teeth_cleaning_so_expensive\" title=\"Why is dog teeth cleaning so expensive?\">Why is dog teeth cleaning so expensive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-dangerous-is-having-your-dogs-teeth-cleaned\/#Is_dog_dental_cleaning_really_necessary\" title=\"Is dog dental cleaning really necessary?\">Is dog dental cleaning really necessary?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-dangerous-is-having-your-dogs-teeth-cleaned\/#Can_a_Vet_clean_dogs_teeth_without_anesthesia\" title=\"Can a Vet clean dogs teeth without anesthesia?\">Can a Vet clean dogs teeth without anesthesia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-dangerous-is-having-your-dogs-teeth-cleaned\/#What_age_is_a_dog_too_old_for_surgery\" title=\"What age is a dog too old for surgery?\">What age is a dog too old for surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-dangerous-is-having-your-dogs-teeth-cleaned\/#How_often_should_a_dogs_teeth_be_professionally_cleaned\" title=\"How often should a dog\u2019s teeth be professionally cleaned?\">How often should a dog\u2019s teeth be professionally cleaned?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-dangerous-is-having-your-dogs-teeth-cleaned\/#What_do_vets_do_when_your_dog_dies\" title=\"What do vets do when your dog dies?\">What do vets do when your dog dies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-dangerous-is-having-your-dogs-teeth-cleaned\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_get_your_dogs_teeth_cleaned_under_anesthesia\" title=\"How much does it cost to get your dog\u2019s teeth cleaned under anesthesia?\">How much does it cost to get your dog\u2019s teeth cleaned under anesthesia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-dangerous-is-having-your-dogs-teeth-cleaned\/#Should_older_dogs_get_their_teeth_cleaned\" title=\"Should older dogs get their teeth cleaned?\">Should older dogs get their teeth cleaned?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-dangerous-is-having-your-dogs-teeth-cleaned\/#Are_Greenies_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Are Greenies good for dogs?\">Are Greenies good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_dangerous_is_having_your_dogs_teeth_cleaned\"><\/span>How dangerous is having your dog\u2019s teeth cleaned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">The dental tartar you see building up on your dog\u2019s teeth is about 80 percent bacteria and it inflames and damages the gums, the bone beneath, and the ligaments that hold teeth in place. This bacteria can enter the bloodstream and cause damage to vital organs such as the liver, kidneys, and heart.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/petanimalscare.com\/what-does-it-mean-a-dogs-dinner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What does it mean a dog\u2019s dinner?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-recover\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_recover_from_teeth_cleaning\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to recover from teeth cleaning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dogs recover from anesthesia 15 to 20 minutes after a dental cleaning. Let them rest for a few minutes before heading home.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-die-from-dental-cleaning\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_die_from_dental_cleaning\"><\/span>Can dogs die from dental cleaning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9HlqQRWGe6o\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Although extremely rare, dog teeth cleaning risks do exist. As with any living creature under general anesthesia (including humans), there is always the risk of organ failure or death.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-often-do-dogs-die-during-dental-cleaning\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_dogs_die_during_a_dental_cleaning\"><\/span>How often do dogs die during a dental cleaning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anesthesia is like any medical procedure\u2014there are benefits and risks, and death can occur under anesthesia. Approximately one in 1,000 healthy cats and one in 2,000 healthy dogs die under anesthesia each year.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NWvqVnrjGm8\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-you-don-t-get-your-dog-s\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_dont_get_your_dogs_teeth_cleaned\"><\/span>What happens if you don\u2019t get your dog\u2019s teeth cleaned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eighty percent of dogs have some degree of periodontal disease by age two! Bacteria in the mouth can enter the bloodstream through compromised\/unhealthy gum tissue and this can cause damage throughout the dog\u2019s body.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-dogs-in-pain-after-teeth-cleaning\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_in_pain_after_teeth_cleaning\"><\/span>Are dogs in pain after teeth cleaning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LFUk8z0x-yQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Most dogs and cats don\u2019t exhibit signs of dental pain, even after a dental procedure \u2014 they just want dinner. An animal\u2019s drive to eat generally supersedes any pain they may experience, so it\u2019s up to us to keep them comfortable until their mouth returns to normal.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-average-cost-to-have-a-dog-s\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_average_cost_to_have_a_dogs_teeth_cleaned\"><\/span>What is the average cost to have a dog\u2019s teeth cleaned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically, dog teeth cleaning costs between $300 to $700, which doesn\u2019t include special treatments for periodontal disease or tooth extractions. These extras can add several hundred dollars to the total vet visit cost.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-dog-teeth-cleaning-so-expensive\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_dog_teeth_cleaning_so_expensive\"><\/span>Why is dog teeth cleaning so expensive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main reason a dog dental cleaning is an expensive procedure is because of the X-rays and anesthesia required for the procedure. \u201cDental X-rays are really important to assessing periodontal disease and the health of teeth below the gumline. Unfortunately, they require anesthesia,\u201d says Dr. Brigden.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OwZdpdMKBBw\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-dog-dental-cleaning-really-necessary\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dog_dental_cleaning_really_necessary\"><\/span>Is dog dental cleaning really necessary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sE0hTlByhYI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Do dogs and cats really need their teeth professionally cleaned? The answer is absolutely yes! Animals develop tartar and plaque on their teeth just like we do. This tartar and plaque is formed by food particles and bacteria.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-vet-clean-dogs-teeth-without-anesthesia\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_Vet_clean_dogs_teeth_without_anesthesia\"><\/span>Can a Vet clean dogs teeth without anesthesia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No dog or cat will allow teeth cleaning without anesthesia unless being physically restrained. Besides the stress due to prolonged restriction, an animal that is not anesthetized may also experience severe psychological stress because they don\u2019t understand what is going on.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-age-is-a-dog-too-old-for-surgery\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_is_a_dog_too_old_for_surgery\"><\/span>What age is a dog too old for surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Due to the natural physiological deterioration that occurs with age, experts estimate that the risk of anesthetic death increases as much as seven times for dogs older than 12 years of age. Oftentimes, older dogs have significant underlying diseases that complicate their ability to be anesthetized with a good outcome.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-often-should-a-dog-s-teeth-be-professionally\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_a_dogs_teeth_be_professionally_cleaned\"><\/span>How often should a dog\u2019s teeth be professionally cleaned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most veterinary dentists recommend professional teeth cleanings once a year for most breeds, but a few individuals, especially smaller breeds, may need 2 visits per year due to prevent loss of teeth. After a cleaning, your veterinarian can recommend the appropriate cleaning interval for your pet.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LFUk8z0x-yQ\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-vets-do-when-your-dog-dies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_vets_do_when_your_dog_dies\"><\/span>What do vets do when your dog dies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZByQrJ6ZgKk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you choose to have your pet cremated, your veterinarian generally will make the arrangements through a cremation service and will notify you when you can expect to have the ashes returned.\u00a0 Your veterinarian should be able to provide you with the name and phone number of the cremation service.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-your-dog-s-teeth\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_get_your_dogs_teeth_cleaned_under_anesthesia\"><\/span>How much does it cost to get your dog\u2019s teeth cleaned under anesthesia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It appears to be a standard itemized estimate that ranges from $500 to $900. The cleaning itself is $99. Add $33 for X-rays, $11 for polishing, and $21 for sealing. There are separate charges for pre-anesthesia, induction, monitoring, and the general anesthesia itself.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-older-dogs-get-their-teeth-cleaned\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_older_dogs_get_their_teeth_cleaned\"><\/span>Should older dogs get their teeth cleaned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whilst senior dogs are more susceptible to certain health conditions and their bodies have certainly seen more wear and tear than the average puppy, age is not a disease, and technically speaking, no dog is \u2018too old to go under anesthesia and have their teeth cleaned.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-greenies-good-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Greenies_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are Greenies good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog gobbles its treats or bites with such force that it can break a Greenie in half, be careful about any chew treats. If it gnaws on a treat for a long time, Greenies are probably as safe as any other.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related posts on dog\u2019s teeth cleaned :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-a-dogs-teeth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do you clean a dog\u2019s teeth?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-have-bad-breath-all-of-a-sudden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why does my puppy have bad breath all of a sudden?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How dangerous is having your dog\u2019s teeth cleaned?How long does it take for a dog to recover from teeth cleaning?Can dogs die from dental cleaning?How often do dogs die during a dental cleaning?What happens if you don\u2019t get your dog\u2019s teeth cleaned?Are dogs in pain after teeth cleaning?What is the average cost&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":118558,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-dangerous-is-having-your-dogs-teeth-cleaned.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4232"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4232"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4232\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":197576,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4232\/revisions\/197576"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118558"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4232"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4232"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4232"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}