Anesthesia-free ultrasonic teeth cleaning for pets
We remove plaque and tartar with no discomfort for your pet and no sedation.
- Clears bad breath
- Removes tartar and protects gums from inflammation
- Helps prevent decay and tooth loss
dog lying calmly, scaler visible
Teeth cleaning is a procedure that runs on precision and skill
Professional-grade scaler
[Device model] — the same principle used in human dentistry, with tips chosen to fit your pet.
Certified for this procedure
Cleanings are done by groomers with dedicated training in the procedure — not squeezed in between haircuts.
We work at your pet’s pace
Short sessions with breaks so your pet doesn’t get tired. No pain, no risk.
You can see everything
Stay in the lobby and watch the live video of your pet’s appointment.
Tartar is not a cosmetic problem
Plaque hardens and works its way under the gum line. What follows is inflammation, pain while eating and, eventually, lost teeth. Dogs rarely show it — they just chew less and eat worse.
It is time for a cleaning if you notice:
Bad breath
The earliest and most common sign.
Yellow or brown buildup
Especially along the gum line and on the canines.
Red gums
The gum edge looks inflamed and sometimes bleeds when pressed.
Careful chewing
Turning down hard food and chew toys.
This is for you if
- Anesthesia is off the table — because of age, heart or breed
- You want prevention, while there is still little tartar
- There is visible buildup above the gum line
- Your pet is brachycephalic, where anesthesia is a risk of its own
When we do not do it
- Loose teeth
- Bleeding or inflamed gums
- Respiratory or heart conditions
- Tartar deep under the gum — that needs a veterinary dentist
Why we clean teeth without anesthesia only
Cleaning under anesthesia is done at veterinary clinics. We do not offer it — not because we cannot, but because in most cases your pet does not need it. Here is what that means for you.
No anesthesia risk
Anesthesia is a procedure of its own, with its own risks — highest in senior dogs, small breeds and flat-faced ones. We simply take that risk out of the equation.
No bloodwork, no waiting
No blood panel, no cardiac clearance, no waiting on results. Book, come in, done — in one visit.
Home in an hour, not the next day
After anesthesia a pet spends a day coming back: grogginess, nausea, wobbly walking. Here you take home an alert pet right away.
A fraction of the cost
A cleaning under anesthesia runs [$XXX] and up, mostly because of the anesthesia and the workup. Ours starts at [$XX] — affordable enough to do regularly.
Awake ultrasonic cleaning removes deposits above the gum line. If tartar has gone deep under the gum, there are periodontal pockets, or teeth need extraction, that calls for a veterinary dentist under anesthesia. We will see it during the exam, tell you straight, and point you to someone who does it. That procedure is not something we perform.
Four steps, half an hour, no stress
Mouth exam
We check the gums, tooth mobility and how much tartar there is. If anything rules the procedure out, we say so right away.
Tartar removal
The ultrasonic scaler breaks deposits apart with vibration. Your pet feels no discomfort and lies calmly.
Enamel polishing
A smooth surface holds plaque far worse, stays clean longer and stretches the interval between cleanings.
Results and next steps
Before and after photos, home care advice and a date for the next cleaning.
How to prepare your pet for a cleaning
Nothing complicated — but these five things make the appointment noticeably easier, for your pet and for the groomer.
No food for 2–3 hours
We work with your pet on their back or side, and a full stomach makes that uncomfortable. Water is fine.
Walk your dog first
A walked dog lies still more easily and is far more willing to have their muzzle handled.
Practice mouth handling at home
For a few days before, lift the lip and praise — ten seconds at a time. It makes the first visit much easier.
Tell us about any problems
A loose tooth, bleeding gums, heart or breathing issues.
Set aside an hour
The cleaning itself takes 30–45 minutes, plus the exam and a talk.
What it costs
The final price is confirmed after the exam — it depends on how much tartar there is and how your pet handles the procedure.
Ultrasonic cleaning + polishing
from [$XX]- Full mouth exam
- Plaque and tartar removed above the gum line
- Enamel polishing
- Before and after photos, home care advice
Before and after
Yorkie, 6 years old
Tartar on the canines · 35 minutes
Pomeranian, 4 years old
Preventive cleaning · 30 minutes
Chihuahua, 9 years old
Anesthesia contraindicated · 45 minutes
What clients say after a cleaning
Ultrasonic cleaning has been a game-changer for my little Tiff. Her breath and overall dental health improved noticeably, and it’s such a safe option for a breed as delicate as a Yorkie.
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The groomers who perform the cleaning
The procedure is done by groomers who completed dedicated training for it. When you book, we tell you who you will see.
Mila
[X] years grooming · [ultrasonic cleaning certification] · Works with small and delicate breeds.
Anna
[X] years grooming · [certification] · Gentle with senior and anxious dogs.
Gven
[X] years grooming · [certification] · Combines cleaning and grooming in one visit.
Vell
[X] years grooming · [certification] · Feline handling and de-shedding.
Questions we get most
Does it hurt?
No. Ultrasound does not cut or press on the tooth — it breaks deposits apart with vibration. Some dogs find the vibration itself unfamiliar, and for them we work in short sessions with breaks.
From what age is it safe?
Once the adult teeth are in — usually from about [one year old]. There is no upper age limit: senior dogs, for whom anesthesia is riskiest, are often the ones who benefit most.
Do you do cats?
[Yes — cats are cleaned by our cat specialist Vell, by appointment during quiet hours.]
Can it be combined with a groom?
Yes, and it is the better deal: bundled with a groom, the cleaning costs [$XX] instead of [$XX]. One visit instead of two is also calmer for your pet.
How often should it be repeated?
Most pets do well with a cleaning every [3–6 months]; small breeds build up tartar faster and need the shorter end of that. After each visit we suggest a date for the next one.
What if my dog will not sit for it?
Most dogs settle once they see nothing hurts. We go at your dog's pace, with breaks. If your dog cannot stay calm enough for us to work safely, we stop and tell you honestly — sometimes a second, shorter visit works, sometimes a veterinary dentist is the better option.
Is there anything to do at home afterwards?
Yes — this is what makes the result last. Brush a few times a week with a pet toothpaste, and add dental chews if your dog likes them. Polished enamel holds plaque far worse, so home care is much easier right after a cleaning. We give you the details at pick-up.
Do you need proof of vaccination?
Yes. Current rabies vaccination is required for all pets. Bring a copy to your first visit or email it to us beforehand.
800 Tarpon Woods Blvd E2,
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
- Hours
- Mon–Sat [9:00 AM – 6:00 PM] · Sunday closed
- Parking
- [Free lot in front of the building]
- Landmark
- [Next to …], in the Tarpon Woods plaza
- We serve
- Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Oldsmar, East Lake, Clearwater
- Contact
- (727) 466-8860 · [hello@pink-bone.com]
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