Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in GBP · Recall feed checked daily
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Dental Cleaning cost across United Kingdom

Full-mouth scaling and polishing under general anaesthesia, with dental x-rays at most clinics.

£230–£550national typical range (GBP)
Londonmost expensive city
Belfastleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Cats hide dental pain. Most owners only find out at the cleaning that teeth need to come out.
  • Ask whether dental x-rays and bloodwork are in the quote or billed separately.
Full table

All 21 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
London ENG£315–£745
Cambridge ENG£265–£635
Brighton ENG£260–£615
Bristol ENG£250–£595
Edinburgh SCT£245–£580
Southampton ENG£235–£560
Manchester ENG£230–£550
York ENG£230–£550
Aberdeen SCT£225–£540
Birmingham ENG£225–£535
Norwich ENG£225–£535
Leeds ENG£220–£525
Plymouth ENG£220–£520
Liverpool ENG£215–£510
Glasgow SCT£215–£505
Cardiff WLS£215–£505
Nottingham ENG£215–£505
Sheffield ENG£210–£495
Newcastle ENG£210–£495
Swansea WLS£210–£495
Belfast NIR£195–£470
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of dental cleaning in United Kingdom?

Nationally £230–£550 in 2026. London is the most expensive city we track; Belfast the least.

Why do prices vary so much between cities?

Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.

Does pet insurance cover dental cleaning?

Usually not, unless you add a wellness/routine-care rider.

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