Optional grooming add-on

Dog Teeth Brushing

Teeth brushing with breath spray may be added to a grooming appointment for $10. It is a brief maintenance step for dogs that comfortably tolerate handling around the muzzle.

Smiling Beagle during a Green Dog mobile grooming appointment

What brushing removes

Brushing is intended to remove soft surface plaque. It does not remove hardened tartar or provide cleaning below the gumline.

Cooperative handling

The mouth does not need to be forced open. Gentle access to the outer tooth surfaces is enough for the brief grooming add-on.

Easy to skip

If a dog resists muzzle handling, I skip the add-on. A $10 service is never a reason to wrestle with a dog or create unnecessary stress.

Useful home maintenance

Occasional brushing during grooming cannot replace regular home care. Use products intended for dogs and ask your veterinarian for guidance that fits your dog’s dental condition.

What this service is not

This is not veterinary dentistry. There is no scaling, diagnosis, treatment, or work below the gumline.

Visible dental concerns need a veterinarian

Hardened tartar, broken or discolored teeth, red or receding gums, pain, difficulty eating, or another oral-health concern requires veterinary evaluation. A grooming add-on does not substitute for dental care.

Add teeth brushing to a groom

Choose the grooming service that fits your dog’s coat. Teeth brushing may be added during that appointment when your dog tolerates the handling comfortably.