Pricing Information
Every patient is different, so we can't quote a procedure without seeing your pet. What we can give you are realistic price ranges — based on thousands of procedures — and a clear picture of exactly what's included.
Why we can't quote over the phone
What's included in every procedure
- IV fluids throughout the anaesthetic and procedure
- Full-mouth dental X-rays
- The dental procedure itself
- Most medications (pain relief, antibiotics) as required
- Full oral examination
- Dental nerve blocks as required
- Hospitalisation and nursing care
- A recheck examination
Pricing for specific services
Consultations
Initial Consultation
This includes examination, full discussion of all the options, including the pros and cons, and estimated costs, of each option (most cases have a range of options that range in price). All patients require a consultation prior to surgery.
Initial Consultation
$350
Dental Treatments
Dental Scaling and Polishing
Scaling and polishing is the pretty simple process of taking plaque and tartar off the teeth and polishing them afterwards. However sometimes under all that plaque lurks some unhealthy teeth that may need treatment or extraction.
The prices for a scale and polish (including the items mentioned above) are:
Cat or Small Dog$1,500 – $1,800Medium to Large Dog$1,600 – $2,000Gingivectomy
Gingivectomy is the removal of (excessive) gum tissue that we see commonly in certain breeds like Boxers. It is an extensive procedure.
Estimated price range$2,500 – $5,000Odontoplasty and Gingivoplasty
Odontoplasty is the shortening and sealing of the tooth, which can be a useful alternative to extraction in some patients. A gingivoplasty is where the gum is recontoured to alleviate trauma from teeth that are hitting the gums.
Cat Odontoplasty for Caudal Overclosure$1,600 – $2,000Dog Odontoplasty$1,700 – $2,200Dog Gingivoplasty$1,500 – $1,700Vital Pulp Therapy
Vital pulpotomy (or vital pulp therapy) is a salvage option for acutely fractured teeth in young animals under 12-18m of age, or can be performed as an alternative to extraction in cases where there is a traumatic bite to allow a tooth or teeth to be surgically shortened.
Cat Canine or Carnassial(s)$2,200 – $3,000Dog Canine or Carnassial(s)$2,200 – $3,000Root Canal Treatment
One way to save a tooth from extraction is to perform a root canal. It is best to discuss the options with the vet before committing to this – a lot depends on the need feasibility of you being able to provide aftercare (annual x-rays under anaesthesia) as well as if your pet is actually a good candidate for the procedure (eg heavy chewing can damage the fillings and cause failure of the root canal procedure).
Cat Canine$2,300 – $2,600Cat Canine - additional tooth in same procedure$1,100Dog Canine$2,400 – $2,800Dog Canine - additional tooth in same procedure$1,100 – $1,300Dog Carnassial$3,100 – $3,400Dog Carnassial - additional tooth in same procedure$1,600
Extractions
Full Mouth Extractions
Extracting all the teeth from your pet is not something we would undertake lightly but for some of our patients with certain oral problems it really is the best option. They still eat really well afterwards and are often much happier after having the painful teeth removed and the gum tissue less inflamed.
Full mouth extractions really are hard to estimate – the price varies with the time for surgery (ie how many teeth need to be removed, how hard they are to get out, how long your pet needs to stay in hospital (usually 1-2 nights) and the different medical/GA requirements.
Full mouth extraction in a cat - approximate price$3,400 – $5,100Full mouth extraction in a dog approximate price$3,400 – $6,00 or moreDog Carnassial Tooth
Dogs often suffer from fractures in their big upper teeth and most common is the upper fourth premolar (carnassial tooth). This is usually from chewing hard objects.
Dog carnassial tooth extraction - approximate price$2,200-$2,600Adult Canines
It is important to minimise the amount of bone that is removed when extracting these teeth as it can affect the stability of the jaw. We have developed a special technique to remove these teeth in dogs under 12m that does not require any bone removal, resulting in a stronger jaw and a less traumatic recovery.
Young Adult Canines (one or both lower)$1,800 – $2,300Baby Canines (less than 6 months old)
Baby canines are a common problem in many breeds. Check the website out for more information.
Deciduous Canines Dog (both)$1,400-$1,600
Anaesthesia
Anaesthesia and Critical Care Support
Many of our pets are old and have other medical problems that can complicate the anaesthetic. In these cases, we have a very popular service where we engage an anaesthetic and pain specialist to plan and monitor the anaesthetic so that Dr Christine and Sydney Pet Dentistry can focus exclusively on the dental procedure. This means your patient is safer, and you have more peace of mind.
Cost per hour of anaesthesia$500
Every Pet Deserves A Healthy, Pain-Free Mouth
