The cost of a dental procedure in Australia typically starts around $400 for a basic scale and polish but can easily exceed $1,500 if extractions or advanced imaging are required. The bulk of this fee isn't the cleaning itself; it is the general anaesthesia.

Anaesthesia allows the vet to safely examine the entire oral cavity, intubate the airway to prevent bacteria from entering the lungs, and clean below the gum line where periodontal disease does the most damage. An "anaesthesia-free" clean might be cheaper, but it is often purely cosmetic and could fail to address the root cause of inflammation.

While the upfront cost of a dental procedure can feel high, the long term biological cost of skipping it is higher. Periodontal disease is a constant source of inflammation. Bacteria from infected gums can enter the bloodstream, placing a chronic load on the heart, liver, and kidneys. By treating the mouth, you are effectively reducing the inflammatory burden on the entire body. In older dogs especially, keeping the mouth infection-free is a direct way to support organ function and extend their quality of life.

Dental health is a long game. It is easy to lose track of when the last clean was or which teeth were noted for "watching" three years ago. Elita Blueprint solves this by acting as your dog's permanent health vault. When you upload vet summaries or dental charts, our system ingests that history. We hold the data on past extractions, anaesthetic recovery notes, and grading of dental disease in the background. This means you always have a complete timeline of their oral health ready for any vet, without needing to dig through old invoices.