Scaling and polishing under general anaesthesia with pre-op bloodwork. Dental X-rays and extractions are extra.
Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about $40–$85/month for a young dog.
| City | Typical range | Index |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco CA | $775–$1,545 | |
| New York NY | $745–$1,490 | |
| San Jose CA | $720–$1,435 | |
| Los Angeles CA | $690–$1,380 | |
| Boston MA | $690–$1,380 | |
| Washington, DC DC | $690–$1,380 | |
| San Diego CA | $665–$1,325 | |
| Seattle WA | $665–$1,325 | |
| Chicago IL | $610–$1,215 | |
| Miami FL | $610–$1,215 | |
| Portland OR | $610–$1,215 | |
| Denver CO | $595–$1,195 | |
| Philadelphia PA | $580–$1,160 | |
| Austin TX | $565–$1,125 | |
| Minneapolis MN | $565–$1,125 | |
| Atlanta GA | $550–$1,105 | |
| Las Vegas NV | $540–$1,085 | |
| Dallas TX | $535–$1,070 | |
| Houston TX | $525–$1,050 | |
| Phoenix AZ | $525–$1,050 | |
| Nashville TN | $525–$1,050 | |
| Charlotte NC | $515–$1,030 | |
| Detroit MI | $495–$995 | |
| Columbus OH | $495–$995 | |
| San Antonio TX | $485–$970 |
Nationally $550–$1,105 in 2026. San Francisco is the most expensive city we track; San Antonio the least.
Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.
Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.
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