Dog Teeth Cleaning at the Groomers: UK Prices and How to Book (2026)
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The short answer
Dog teeth cleaning at the groomers usually means ultrasonic cleaning, a silent, no-scrubbing way to brush your dog’s teeth. Across 7,432 bookings at 125 UK salons on Tuft, the median price is £40 for a first session and £25 for a follow-up.
It’s a hygiene treatment, not veterinary dentistry.
Dog Teeth Cleaning at the Groomers: How Common Is It?
Dog teeth cleaning at the groomers has quietly become a standard item on UK grooming price lists. Most of it is done with an ultrasonic toothbrush, usually an emmi-pet, and most owners booking it have no idea what it costs elsewhere or what it’s actually meant to do.
125 UK grooming salons on Tuft now offer teeth cleaning, and there have been 7,432 bookings for it since 2022. 55 of those salons name emmi-pet or ultrasonic cleaning specifically.
125
UK salons offering it
7,432
bookings since 2022
£40
median first session
62%
are repeat sessions
Are your prices competitive? This guide gives UK groomers real market data from over 15,000 actual bookings through Tuft, so you can benchmark your rates, justify your pricing to clients, and see exactly what groomers near you are charging.
Important: This Is Cleaning, Not Dentistry
A groomer brushing your dog’s teeth is a hygiene service. It isn’t a veterinary procedure.
Under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, cleaning or assessing below the gum line is an act of veterinary surgery, so it’s illegal for anyone who isn’t a vet to do it, or to advertise it.
“I really like using Emmi-pet and my clients love it too.”
Siboney, Bubbly Tails of London, who has done more than 140 teeth cleaning sessions
| What you’re booking | Median | Range |
| First session | £40 | £15 to £60 |
| Follow-up session | £25 | £10 to £40 |
| Added to a groom | £15 | £10 to £35 |
| Block of sessions | £99 to £125 | 3 to 6 sessions |
Based on 7,432 teeth cleaning bookings across 125 UK grooming salons on the Tuft platform, 2022 to 2026.
Find a groomer near you
Search local groomers on the Tuft app and book whenever suits you. Even at 11pm on a Sunday.
Five things to ask before you book dog teeth cleaning at the groomers
- Have you done the emmi-pet training course?
- Do you do a taster session first if my dog’s nervous?
- Is the brush head included or charged separately?
- What happens if my dog won’t settle?
- What do you do if you spot something that looks sore?
Dog teeth cleaning at the groomers: your questions answered
How much does dog teeth cleaning cost at a groomer in the UK?
The median is £40 for a first session and £25 for a follow-up. That’s across 7,432 bookings at 125 UK salons on Tuft.
Do people book dog teeth cleaning more than once?
Most do. Across UK salons on Tuft that price first sessions and maintenance sessions separately, 62% of teeth cleaning bookings are maintenance appointments rather than first visits. Regular short sessions are what keep plaque down, so most groomers will suggest a rhythm rather than a one off.
Is ultrasonic teeth cleaning safe for dogs?
Generally yes, when it’s brushing and nothing more. Ultrasonic brushing with a pet-specific toothbrush is non-invasive and doesn’t involve scraping or sedation, so it’s well tolerated. The safety question is really about what’s being done alongside it. Brushing the visible tooth surface is fine. Anything below the gum line, or using sharp instruments to remove tartar, is veterinary work and shouldn’t be happening at a grooming salon.
Can a dog groomer legally clean my dog’s teeth in the UK?
Yes, as a hygiene service, but not below the gum line. A groomer can brush your dog’s teeth. They can’t clean or assess below the gum line, remove tartar with instruments or extract teeth, because those count as acts of veterinary surgery under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and are restricted to vets. The RCVS has also published a statement raising welfare concerns about anaesthesia-free dental procedures.
How often should my dog have their teeth cleaned at the groomer’s?
Every three to six weeks works well for most dogs when it’s added to a regular groom, though it depends on how quickly your dog builds up plaque. Your groomer will suggest a rhythm after the first couple of sessions. Daily brushing at home matters more than the frequency of salon visits.