$15 — added to any bath or groom
Dog teeth brushing in Springfield, MO
Dog breath doesn’t have to be a personality trait. Add teeth brushing to your dog’s bath or groom and they go home with a cleaner mouth, fresher breath, and less plaque building toward the next vet cleaning.
Last updated: September 2026
Why brushing matters
Plaque forms on a dog’s teeth every day, the same as ours. Left alone it hardens into tartar within a few days, and tartar is what leads to bad breath, sore gums, and — further down the line — the expensive dental work most vets end up recommending for middle-aged dogs. Brushing is the cheapest thing anyone can do about it.
The catch is that most dogs make brushing at home nearly impossible. Having it done with every groom is a realistic way to keep it happening.
Signs your dog’s teeth need attention
- Breath that clears a room
- Yellow or brown build-up along the gumline
- Red or puffy gums
- A small breed — dental problems come earlier and faster in little dogs
- Your vet has mentioned tartar at the last check-up
The add-on
What teeth brushing includes
Teeth brushing is a $15 add-on to a professional bath or full groom, and includes:
- A dog-safe toothpaste, made to be swallowed — never human toothpaste
- A gentle brush along the outside surfaces of the teeth and gumline, where plaque collects fastest
- Short, calm passes with breaks, so it never turns into a wrestling match
- Added to a professional bath or full groom
What it isn’t
Brushing removes fresh plaque and freshens breath. It doesn’t remove hardened tartar, and it can’t clean under the gumline — that’s a veterinary dental cleaning, done under anaesthetic, and nothing a groomer does replaces it.
Think of it the way you think of your own routine: brushing at home between visits to the hygienist. Regular brushing means fewer of those visits, and easier ones.
Who teeth brushing is for
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Small breeds
Yorkies, chihuahuas, dachshunds, poodles, and other small dogs get crowded teeth and early tartar. Regular brushing slows both.
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Dogs who won’t allow it at home
If your dog clamps their mouth shut the moment the toothbrush appears, a professional who does it daily has better odds — and a better toothpaste.
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Between vet cleanings
A professional dental cleaning is the deep clean. Brushing between them keeps the fresh plaque from hardening into the tartar that makes the next one necessary sooner.
Pricing & booking
Teeth brushing price
A flat $15 on top of any bath or full groom. Pick it under Add-ons when you book online, or ask at drop-off.
Added to a professional bath or full groom.
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| Teeth Brushing | $15 |
FAQ: Teeth brushing
How much does dog teeth brushing cost?
Teeth brushing is $15 added to any bath or full groom at Dapper Doodle Grooming in Springfield, MO.
Is teeth brushing at the groomer a replacement for a vet dental cleaning?
No. Brushing removes fresh plaque from the surface of the teeth and freshens breath, but it can’t remove hardened tartar or clean below the gumline. Think of it as the maintenance between professional cleanings, not a substitute for them.
What toothpaste do you use?
A dog-safe toothpaste made to be swallowed. Human toothpaste is never used on dogs — the fluoride and sweeteners in it aren’t safe for them.
Will my dog tolerate having their teeth brushed?
Most do fine once they realise the toothpaste tastes good. We go gently, work in short passes, and stop if a dog is genuinely stressed rather than forcing it.
Serving Springfield, MO and nearby neighborhoods — including Bradford Park, Mission Hills, Ravenwood, Lakewood Village, and the surrounding 417 area.
Springfield, MO
Add teeth brushing to their next groom.
Fifteen dollars, fresher breath, and a head start on the next vet check-up. Choose it under Add-ons when you book.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (417) 496-1588