How much does dental scale and polish cost in Christchurch?
The benchmark calculated 11 Sept 2026 for Dental Scale and Polish in Christchurch (dog) has a median listed price of £389, based on 3 quality-checked published prices. The local benchmark ranges from £350 to £389.
- Median
- £389
- Sample: Dog
- 3 prices
- Range
- £350 to £389
- Latest benchmark observation
- May 2026
- Vs UK
- -2.7%
Source: Christchurch source-backed practice prices. Methodology
Cite thishttps://comparevetpricing.co.uk/prices/dental-cleaning/christchurch#answer
This local guide has a limited sample. Use it as local context alongside the broader city and national procedure pages, and check the number of comparable prices before drawing conclusions.
Local benchmark
The table separates species where the source data does. Medians use quality-checked observations only; from-prices are counted but excluded from medians unless converted into comparable values.
Computed 11 Sept 2026
| Benchmark | Median | Range | Comparable prices | Versus UK median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog | £389 | £350 to £389 | 3 | 2.7% below |
| Cat | £339 | £290 to £339 | 3 | 3.1% below |
Published practice prices in Christchurch
The prices below are current publishable prices for this procedure in the local dataset. Confirm the latest amount, inclusions, and clinical suitability with the practice before booking.
Practices are ranked by published source-backed price for this procedure. No practice pays to appear higher in this list.
| Practice | Pet | Weight / comparability | Price | Ownership | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia House Veterinary Clinic 1a Stony Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7LQ | Cat | Not statedHigh comparability | £290General anaesthesia, scale and polish, no extractions required. Price list January 2026. prices listed inclusive of VAT | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 3 May 2026Report issue |
| Magnolia House Veterinary Clinic 1a Stony Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7LQ | Dog | Not statedHigh comparability | £320-£380General anaesthesia, scale and polish, no extractions required. varies by dog weight. Price list January 2026. prices listed inclusive of VAT | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 3 May 2026Report issue |
| Priory Veterinary Group 301 Lymington Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5EG | Cat | Not statedHigh comparability | £339Includes GA. from price. Price list 2026 lists Highcliffe Branch BH23 5EG and Christchurch Hospital BH23 1EN | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 3 May 2026Report issue |
| Priory Veterinary Group Priory Veterinary Hospital, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1EN | Cat | Not statedHigh comparability | £339Includes GA. from price. Price list 2026 lists Highcliffe Branch BH23 5EG and Christchurch Hospital BH23 1EN | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 3 May 2026Report issue |
| Priory Veterinary Group 301 Lymington Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5EG | Dog | Not statedHigh comparability | £389Includes GA. from price. Price list 2026 lists Highcliffe Branch BH23 5EG and Christchurch Hospital BH23 1EN | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 3 May 2026Report issue |
| Priory Veterinary Group Priory Veterinary Hospital, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1EN | Dog | Not statedHigh comparability | £389Includes GA. from price. Price list 2026 lists Highcliffe Branch BH23 5EG and Christchurch Hospital BH23 1EN | Ownership not clearly disclosed | Practice website | Current: checked 3 May 2026Report issue |
Christchurch context
The national benchmark median for dental scale and polish (dog) is £400. The Christchurch benchmark is 2.7% below versus that national median.
Dental prices are only comparable when the same anaesthetic, assessment, extraction, and medication assumptions apply.
Before booking
- Does the price include general anaesthesia, monitoring and post-treatment pain relief?Primary tariffs and comparison definitions expose these as separate package elements.
- Are full-mouth dental X-rays, charting and pre-anaesthetic blood tests included?Primary tariffs package these differently.
- How are extractions priced, and will the practice seek approval before the estimate changes?Some tariffs include extractions while others add bands or quote after assessment.
- Use the full Christchurch city page for wider local comparison.
Price-scope evidence: CMA 2026 price-list comparison definitions; Royal Veterinary College general-practice prices (March 2026); University of Liverpool Veterinary Practice prices (August 2026); Poplar and Wood Wharf Vets price list.