Dental care can be considered an important part of your pet’s health. Part of your pet’s dental care is their routine teeth cleaning - which helps protect your pet from plaque buildup. According to the Lake Cross Veterinary Institute, plaque developing on the teeth can lead to bad breath, gingivitis, periodontal disease, and even tooth loss1. So, how much is pet dental cleaning? Continue reading below to learn more from Spot Pet Insurance.
Pet Dental Cleaning Average Cost and Average Payout
The average dental cleaning cost and Spot payout according to our internal data claims can be seen below.
Average Dental Cleaning Cost | Average Spot Payout |
$384.82† | $143.14† |
What Factors Affect the Cost of Pet Dental Cleaning?
While the table shows the average dental cleaning cost and average payout, this is just an average. There are many factors that impact the cost of dental cleaning and the payout. Some of the most important factors impacting the cost of pet dental cleaning include:
Size2
Age2
Overall health2
Teeth health2
If a tooth extraction is needed2
Postprocedure medications2
Is It Worth Getting Your Pet’s Teeth Cleaned?
When you are considering getting your pet’s teeth cleaned, you need to assess the benefits and the costs. Without regular teeth cleanings, your pet will run the risk of periodontal disease and other oral problems related to periodontal disease. According to GoodRx, periodontal disease has been linked to liver disease and heart disease. Maintaining your pet’s health through dental cleanings can help them live a healthier life.
How to Save Money With Pet Dental Cleanings
There are many ways to save money with pet teeth cleanings. One of the ways to save money with pet teeth cleanings is by getting a pet insurance plan. Pet insurance plans are designed to help pet owners save money on eligible vet bills so that pet owners can help their pets be as healthy as possible.
Read more: Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
What Spot Plan Will Help Cover Dental Cleanings?
The Spot accident and illness plan with the preventive add-on may cover eligible vet expenses derived from routine dental cleanings.
Spot Accident Plan
The accident-only plan will only help cover accidents and injuries, so it will not necessarily cover dental cleanings since this is a more routine health service.
Spot Accident and Illness Plan
The accident and illness plan offers protection against unexpected accidents and a range of illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and infections. This plan will not necessarily cover eligible vet expenses associated with dental cleanings since this still does not cover routine services.
Spot’s Preventive Plans and Routine Dental Cleanings
The preventive care coverage that Spot offers is designed to assist with eligible costs associated with routine care. This includes regular dental cleanings, which can be important for your pet’s overall health. This kind of preventive plan can make it easier to maintain your pet’s health year-round and routine dental cleanings can help prevent more serious oral health issues down the road1.
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† Jan 2019 to May 2024 administrative claims data. Includes total reimbursed for accident, illness, and wellness. Individual reimbursement results and coverage vary based on plan type.
