Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in USD · Recall feed checked daily
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Dental Burr or Trim (under anaesthesia) cost across United States

Filing overgrown teeth or spurs under general anaesthesia. Rabbit and guinea pig teeth grow continuously and misalignment recurs.

$400–$810national typical range (USD)
San Franciscomost expensive city
San Antonioleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

Save money

Ways to pay less

  • Once a pet needs one trim it usually needs them every few months for life. Budget for it as a recurring cost.
  • Drooling, wet chin or dropped food are the early signs.
Insurance check

Insured small pets in Atlanta would get roughly $545 of this back.

Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about $38–$80/month for a young small pet.

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All 39 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
San Francisco CA$560–$1,130
New York NY$540–$1,090
San Jose CA$520–$1,050
Los Angeles CA$500–$1,010
Boston MA$500–$1,010
Washington, DC DC$500–$1,010
San Diego CA$480–$970
Seattle WA$480–$970
Sacramento CA$470–$955
Chicago IL$440–$890
Miami FL$440–$890
Portland OR$440–$890
Denver CO$430–$870
Philadelphia PA$420–$850
Tampa FL$410–$830
Austin TX$405–$825
Minneapolis MN$405–$825
Salt Lake City UT$405–$825
Raleigh NC$405–$825
Atlanta GA$400–$810
Richmond VA$400–$810
Las Vegas NV$390–$790
Milwaukee WI$390–$790
Boise ID$390–$790
Dallas TX$390–$785
Pittsburgh PA$390–$785
New Orleans LA$390–$785
Kansas City MO$385–$775
Buffalo NY$385–$775
Houston TX$380–$765
Phoenix AZ$380–$765
Nashville TN$380–$765
Cleveland OH$375–$760
Charlotte NC$370–$750
Albuquerque NM$370–$750
Oklahoma City OK$370–$745
Detroit MI$360–$725
Columbus OH$360–$725
San Antonio TX$350–$710
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of dental burr or trim (under anaesthesia) in United States?

Nationally $400–$810 in 2026. San Francisco is the most expensive city we track; San Antonio 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 burr or trim (under anaesthesia)?

Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.

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