Will my dog need anesthesia?

No. K-9 Smiles performs manual scaling on awake dogs positioned on their backs between technicians. Some owners worry this limits what can be detected beneath the gum line.

How much does a cleaning cost?

Reviewers mention $250-$290 for teeth cleaning. Early bookings in February qualify for a discount; contact the office to apply it to future dates.

Can they diagnose tooth disease?

They inspect teeth and can identify loose teeth and visible gum infection, but cannot take radiographs (which require anesthesia). One reviewer notes this makes it cosmetic rather than diagnostic.

K-9 Smiles

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 139 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(139) 78 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

Veterinary DentistryLow-Cost / Affordable Vet Care

Services: Veterinary Dentistry, Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Reviews: 139

What recent reviews say

Most owners report clean teeth and fresh breath after anesthesia-free cleaning, with Dr. Kaci and technicians Emily and Tori praised for gentleness and thoroughness. The service costs less than vet clinic dental work and suits dogs who tolerate handling well, but front desk rudeness, fixed prices regardless of dog size, and inability to detect disease beneath the gum line without radiographs concern some reviewers.

K-9 Smiles operates from grooming facilities and uses anesthesia-free scaling. Owners appreciate the option for older or anxious dogs, though critics note this approach cannot assess true dental health. Staff warmth varies notably between clinical and administrative personnel.

Praised for

anesthesia-free cleaning option
friendly and professional staff
affordable pricing
visible results (clean teeth, fresh breath)

Watch-outs

unprofessional front desk staff
limited exam capability without anesthesia
fixed pricing regardless of dog size
cosmetic-only service (no radiographs)

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Best for: Dogs and owners who want affordable teeth cleaning without anesthesia risk, especially older or anxious pets.

Think twice if: Front desk staff have been described as rude; cannot detect disease beneath gum line or take radiographs; fixed price per dog regardless of size or tooth count.

Strengths

anesthesia-free option for older or anxious dogs
visible cleaning results at lower cost than vet clinics
named skilled technicians and veterinarians
mobile service at established grooming locations

Worth knowing

Named veterinarians: Dr. Kaci, Dr. Tracy Oakes
Named technicians: Emily, Tina, senior technician Tori
Anesthesia-free scaling using manual techniques
Operates from grooming facilities (e.g., Wag n Wash location mentioned)
Before/after photos provided for cleaning results
Early-bird discount available in February for advance bookings

What reviews say by service

Veterinary Dentistry: Consistent visible cleaning and tartar removal, though unable to detect sub-gingival disease without radiographs.
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care: Significantly cheaper than vet clinic dental work, but same flat fee charged regardless of dog size or complexity.

How it compares

Rated 4.6 against a 4.59 average across the 114 veterinary dentistry businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 40% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method

Star rating 73

Review volume 93

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 61

Profile completeness 75

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

120

Common questions

Will my dog need anesthesia?: No. K-9 Smiles performs manual scaling on awake dogs positioned on their backs between technicians. Some owners worry this limits what can be detected beneath the gum line.
How much does a cleaning cost?: Reviewers mention $250-$290 for teeth cleaning. Early bookings in February qualify for a discount; contact the office to apply it to future dates.
Can they diagnose tooth disease?: They inspect teeth and can identify loose teeth and visible gum infection, but cannot take radiographs (which require anesthesia). One reviewer notes this makes it cosmetic rather than diagnostic.

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