💭Frequently Asked Questions💭

It’s a gentle, sedation-free way of cleaning your dog’s teeth using Emmi-PET ultrasound technology.

There’s no noise or buzzing for your dog to object to, and most settle into it comfortably.

Where there’s heavier build-up or staining, I’ll also use a hand tartar remover to gently lift the deposits away. Nothing harsh, and never with force.

Yes. The ultrasound itself is silent, vibration-free, and needs no sedation or anaesthetic — so there’s none of the risk that comes with a general anaesthetic.

It suits dogs of all breeds and ages, including older dogs and those who can’t undergo sedation. It’s also a good way to build positive habits early with puppies.

Every dog is different. Most settle well, but your dog’s comfort always comes first — if they’re not happy, we stop.

Initial clean — £60 (only £45 if I find just mild plaque build-up)

• 45 minutes to 1 hour, calm and unhurried
• Full mouth assessment
• Before and after photos sent digitally
• A tailored maintenance schedule

Follow-up clean — £45 (must be within 3 months of your last clean)

• Up to 30 minutes
• Before and after photos sent digitally
• Ongoing support between visits

Travel charges may apply.

I travel from SS16 6NB (Basildon):

• 0–15 miles — Free
• 15–30 miles — £1 per mile

Essex is my main patch, but I’m happy to travel further afield on request. Appointments into London or over the Dartford Crossing need a personalised quote, because of the Dart Charge and the long journey times a short distance can involve. Get in touch and I’ll confirm the price up front.

Yes — I’m fully mobile across Essex, and your dog is cleaned in their own home where they’re relaxed. No car journey, no waiting room.

Just fill in the patient registration form — it takes a couple of minutes and gives me everything I need before your appointment. Completing it confirms you’ve read and agreed to my Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. I will then contact you privately to arrange a suitable appointment date and time.

Honestly, not every dog will, and I’d rather say so than pretend otherwise.

Some dogs simply don’t enjoy having their mouth handled, and no amount of gentleness changes that. I never force or restrain a dog.

What I will do is give your dog every reasonable chance — going slowly, in their own home, in short stages. Sometimes we complete a full clean first time; sometimes we get part of the mouth done and build on it at the next visit.

If you’re unsure how your dog might take it, tell me when you book and we’ll talk it through first.

No — and it isn’t meant to.

Ultrasound cleaning works alongside your vet. It’s for everyday oral care, prevention and maintenance: dogs with bad breath or inflamed gums, mild to moderate plaque or tartar, and dogs you want to keep ahead of build-up.

If your dog has loose teeth or advanced dental disease, I’ll recommend a dental descale with your vet first — and then ongoing ultrasound cleaning to help maintain that clean mouth afterwards.

That’s the ideal path: vet first to put it right, ultrasound cleaning to keep it right. It’s how you help your dog avoid repeat anaesthetics down the line.

I’ll refer you to your vet first if your dog has:

• Loose teeth or visible abscesses
• Advanced dental disease
• Active infection, or painful, badly inflamed gums
• Tartar too extensive to address safely

Once their mouth has been put right, ultrasound cleaning is an excellent way to maintain it. If I have any concerns when I look in your dog’s mouth, I’ll tell you honestly.

You’ll usually notice a difference after the first session, particularly with breath, surface plaque and staining — and you’ll get before-and-after photos so you can see it for yourself.

But this is a treatment that rewards consistency. The benefit is cumulative: as bacteria are disrupted session after session, gums get healthier and new build-up slows.

It depends on your dog’s age, diet and lifestyle. Small and flat-faced breeds usually need more frequent attention.

Follow-up cleans are held at the £45 rate as long as they’re within 3 months of your last visit. I’ll recommend a schedule that suits your dog after their first appointment.

Plaque forms as saliva, food particles and bacteria collect on the teeth. Left in place it hardens into tartar, which builds around the gumline and drives inflammation, infection and decay — the basis of gum disease.

Caught early, at the gingivitis stage, this can often be reversed. Left untreated, it can progress and become irreversible. In its advanced stages the bacteria enter the bloodstream, placing extra strain on the heart, liver and kidneys.

Good dental care protects far more than just the mouth.

• Bad breath — usually the earliest clue, and easy to dismiss as normal. It isn’t.
• Yellow or brown tartar on the teeth
• Red, swollen or inflamed gums
• Difficulty eating, or a reduced appetite
• Loose teeth, dribbling, or visible abscesses
• Pawing at the mouth

Dogs are stoic. Most carry on eating long after their mouth has become sore.