Smaller breeds are prone to plaque build up and gingivitis. Our Mini Schnauzer needed a cleaning at 2.5 years old. After paying over $1000, I decided to do a regular cleaning myself using enzymatic toothpaste (chicken flavor) and a dental care finger wipe. Brady is 5 now and the teeth look great.

Dress up your Yorkie and take it to your dentist??

Get a quote from Dr Timothy Porter in Wildwood. Very good and reasonable.

There are places that are cheaper. I have a friend who winters in Ocala and summers in western New Jersey. She says her dog vet in Ocala charges only half as much as the one in New Jersey. I think she said she is paying $250 per dog, including general anesthesia. So the original poster should call lots of vets, and perhaps vets in Ocala instead of near The Villages.

Dog teeth cleaning
 

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QUOTE=Pinnacle;2389092]My 20 lb YorkiePoo needs her teeth cleaned. I have inquired at a couple local animal hospitals and their fees are astronomical, several times what my dentist charges me, and much more than I have paid for the service for other dogs in other parts of the country.

I would appreciate recommendations and fees that have been charged.[/QUOTE]

Brush once a week
 

I brushed my 100 lb lab's teeth once a week and the vet said they looked great. Start them when they are young and they will get used to it in no time. My aunt used to do her golden retriever twice a day!

In the 1980's, I was married to a veterinarian and we owned two veterinary clinics. At that time, we charged $40 for a teeth cleaning. It was always done under sedation and always performed by a veterinarian. It was typical to extract 2 to 4 teeth during the cleaning because they were loose. I know that was a long time ago, but $900 today seems outrageous. A non-sedated, cosmetic cleaning performed by a non-professional for $175 also sounds outrageous because I don't think it has much value.

Although you would think human vs. dog teeth cleaning would be similar, they aren't in any way comparable because of the need for general anesthesia and the high likelihood that surgical tooth extractions will be needed (given the breed and size of the dog and their predisposition to periodontal disease). The other thing is that there is no way to know what your dog is going to need beforehand....you need to be able to examine the supportive tissues around all of the teeth and take X-rays which, again, requires general anesthesia. Unfortunately there is no "easy button" when it comes to veterinary dentistry :(

Joe

After you find a decent place to clean your dog’s teeth, I highly recommend using Tartarshield products (tartarshield.com) - they are also sold on Chewy. Developed by the head of a major dental school, they sell treats, water treatments & “sprinkles” to put on your dog’s food (my dogs love those). My dogs seldom need cleanings, these really help!

Teeth cleaning
 

Anyone coming to your house or only charging $100 /200 dollars is not cleaning beneath the gum line per my vet . Its superficial really

Dr. Porter in Wildwood. If you dog is older, they may have to do blood work to make sure the dog survives the anesthesia.

Try "The Magic Paws" It's a moble dog teeth cleaning service....work is done WITHOUT sedation!!!.... to clean and run about $125-$150 depending on the dog size.
It's out of Lakeland, FL but they come to The Villages....Call: 321-440-3724

Name of the Vet In Ocala
 

That sounds great. Could you get the name of the Vet in Ocala?

I’ve had five Catahoula hounds since my kids were little and never ever had their teeth cleaned and never had a problem.

It's an expensive deal. I found no more expensive than other places I've lived. Pre-op blood work, and tge pet is under anesthesia. Then prayed, then teeth cleaned, extracted if needed, etc. It's a big deal.