Orange County, CA · Charleston, SC

Clean teeth.
Calm pets.
No anesthesia.

Professional dental cleanings — above and below the gum line — for dogs and cats. A gentle, holistic process refined over two decades.

$29 only  if your pet isn't a candidate
Thousands
Pets treated
20+
Years practicing
100%
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Lindsey performing an anesthesia-free dental cleaning on a large dog
Your dog stays calm, awake, and goes home the same day.
The approach

A holistic cleaning,
without the risk of anesthesia.

Most veterinary dental cleanings require putting your pet under general anesthesia. Ours doesn't. Lindsey works hands-on, calmly, one pet at a time — the way pets respond to people who know what they're doing.

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Hands, not sleep.

Lindsey is a veterinary dental hygienist with twenty years of practice. Most appointments take about forty-five calm minutes, start to finish — in a quiet room, on a soft towel. No tubes. No needles. No grogginess on the drive home.

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Above and below the gum line.

Every tooth scaled and polished, every surface — including subgingival, where periodontal disease starts. The same standard a board-certified dental practice delivers, just without the IV and the recovery room. A licensed DVM is on site for every appointment.

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A welfare-first calming aid.

A light calming aid is part of every visit — a welfare standard, not sedation. It takes the edge off so your pet stays relaxed and the cleaning is thorough; they stay awake and aware the whole time. After 20+ years, Lindsey won't put a stressed pet through a deep cleaning. We send simple, vet-guided instructions after you book.

See it for yourself

Watch a full cleaning.
Seven minutes, no edits.

Live procedure

A first-time patient.
No anesthesia. No restraints.

First-time patient Full procedure shown Gentle hand-holding only

Filmed in the room, in real time — above and below the gum line, on a dog we'd never met before. Watch to the end; you'll see exactly why so many owners trust this process.

Live procedure · 7 min
Real patients · Real results

One appointment.
This is what it looks like.

Every photo below is from a single cleaning session. No filters, no staging — just before and after.

BeforeBefore cleaning — heavy tartar buildup
AfterAfter cleaning — clean white teeth
Real patientOne visit
BeforeBefore cleaning — severe tartar
AfterAfter cleaning — healthy clean teeth
Real patientOne visit
BeforeBefore cleaning — inflamed gums and tartar
AfterAfter cleaning — calm healthy gums
Real patientOne visit
As a practicing dentist, I think Lindsey provides excellent, thorough, gentle care — without the risks of IV sedation.
TG
TJ Gradolph
Practicing dentist · verified Facebook recommendation
Pricing

Flat-rate, all-in.
No surprises at checkout.

One visit, one price — for dogs and cats. Compare it against a traditional anesthesia cleaning, which typically runs well over a thousand dollars once bloodwork, IV, and monitoring are added.

Dog or cat · cleaning
Most pets, single visit. Same flat rate for dogs and cats.
$295 / visit
  • Veterinary physical exam by a licensed DVM
  • Full scaling above & below the gum line
  • Tooth polishing & finish
  • A light, welfare-first calming aid (vet-guided)
  • Post-cleaning care plan
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Annual membership
Twice-a-year cleanings at a member rate — the cadence most pets actually need. Launching soon.
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  • Two full cleanings a year, 6 months apart
  • Priority booking at both locations
  • Member pricing & check-ins between visits
  • Direct text-line access to Lindsey
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$29
If the exam finds your pet isn't a candidate for anesthesia-free cleaning, you pay only the $29 exam fee — never the full $295. You'll get an honest recommendation from the vet and Lindsey on the right next step. No pressure, no upsell.
Who's a candidate?
cc Lindsey Macrae Veterinary Dental Hygienist 20+ years  ·  thousands of pets, by hand
Who you're booking with

Twenty years.
One pair of hands.

Lindsey is a veterinary dental hygienist with two decades of experience cleaning teeth — calmly, by hand, without putting pets under. She built her practice around one idea: most dogs and cats don't need anesthesia for a meticulous cleaning. They need someone who knows what they're doing and the patience to take ten minutes longer.

A licensed DVM is on site at every appointment and examines each patient first. If your pet needs something that genuinely requires anesthesia — a fractured tooth, deep extractions — you'll know in the first few minutes and pay only the $29 exam fee.

20+
Years practicing
Thousands
Pets cleaned, by hand
What owners say

The kind of reviews
you can't fake.

★★★★★
"Lindsey took excellent care of my Leo. She explained everything at drop-off, finished right on time, and gave me a great summary after. His teeth looked fantastic — a lot of buildup, all removed. Highly recommend!"
Kendra RachelleLeo's owner · Facebook
★★★★★
"Our vet had cautioned us our dog was approaching the need for a dental cleaning. We were dreading the anesthesia and the expense. This was the ideal solution: clean teeth, affordable cost, no drama."
Kay M. JohnsonFacebook recommendation
★★★★★
"Couldn't have asked for a better way to get our dog's teeth cleaned! She's a very nervous girl and did wonderfully. Very compassionate and caring — best choice we've ever made!"
Leanne DarlingFacebook recommendation
★★★★★
"The second time Lindsey cleaned my dog Carly's teeth. Wonderful job — and Carly behaves so well with her, even though she's not normally good with anyone but me. Thrilled with the results!"
Valerie Cooney BrunoCarly's owner · Facebook
★★★★★
"Lindsey was absolutely amazing with our Shiba, Luke. He has major anxiety with new people — the fact that he wagged his tail after blew my mind. His teeth looked amazing after!"
Alexandra RegaladoLuke's owner · Facebook
Read all our reviews on Facebook★★★★★ 5.0 · 100% recommend
Common questions

The things owners ask
before they book.

Is anesthesia-free dental cleaning safe?+

Yes — for the right patients. Every appointment starts with a physical exam by a licensed DVM to confirm your pet is a healthy candidate. We use only gentle hand-scaling, and your pet stays awake and in control the entire time. If they're stressed at any point, we stop. We've done this safely with thousands of pets over 20 years.

Not every pet is a candidate. Aggressive temperament, fractured teeth, or advanced periodontal disease may mean traditional anesthesia is the safer route — and we'll tell you in the first few minutes.

Do you go below the gum line?+

Yes. Subgingival scaling is the whole point — that's where periodontal disease starts. Lindsey, our veterinary dental hygienist, scales every surface of every tooth, above and below the gum line, then polishes.

Are you sedating or drugging my pet?+

No anesthesia, ever — your pet stays fully awake and aware. A light calming aid is part of every visit so they stay relaxed and comfortable for a thorough cleaning — it's a welfare standard, not sedation. It takes the edge off, the way a calming chew would. We send the exact, vet-guided dosing and timing after you book. If you'd rather not use a calming aid at all, we're likely not the right fit and we'll gladly point you elsewhere.

What if my pet isn't a candidate?+

You pay only the $29 exam fee — never the full $295. We'll explain what we found, give an honest recommendation, and refer you to a trusted DVM for anesthesia-based care if needed. No pressure, no upsell.

Is a vet on site?+

Yes. A licensed DVM is present at every appointment, examines each patient before the cleaning, and is available for anything that requires veterinary care.

Do you treat cats?+

Yes — at the same flat rate as dogs. Cats often do very well with the hands-on approach because it avoids the kennel time of a traditional anesthesia visit.

What does it cost?+

A single visit is $295 flat for dogs and cats, including the veterinary exam, scaling above and below the gum line, polishing, and a post-cleaning care plan. If your pet isn't a candidate, it's only the $29 exam fee.

Where we work

Two coasts.
One pair of hands.

Southern California
Orange County
Lake Forest · Irvine · Newport Beach · Costa Mesa · Huntington Beach · Laguna Beach · Tustin · Santa Ana · Anaheim Hills · Yorba Linda
Next clinic dates
Wed Jun 18  ·  11am – 4pm
Fri Jun 20  ·  10am – 3pm
Tue Jun 24  ·  11am – 4pm
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South Carolina
Charleston & Lowcountry
Charleston · Mt. Pleasant · Daniel Island · West Ashley · James Island · Sullivan's Island · Isle of Palms · Summerville
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Book a cleaning

Find a time.
Bring your pet.

Pick a slot on Lindsey's calendar for your area — or text her directly if you'd rather ask a question first. Either way, you'll hear back the same day.

$29 exam fee only · refunded against the cleaning · no charge if your pet isn't a candidate