How much does dental scale and polish cost in Reading?
As of May 2026, Dental Scale and Polish in Reading has a median listed price of £495, based on 5 stats-eligible published prices. The local benchmark ranges from £425.5 to £595.
- Median
- £495
- Sample
- 5 prices
- Range
- £425.5 to £595
- Checked
- May 2026
- Vs UK
- +57.1%
Source: Reading source-backed practice price rows. Methodology
This local guide has a limited sample and stays out of the sitemap until at least eight comparable observations pass the central procedure-city gate. Use it as local context alongside the parent city and procedure pages.
Local benchmark
The table separates species where the source data does. Medians use stats-eligible observations only; from-prices are counted but excluded from medians unless converted into comparable values.
Computed 5 May 2026
| Benchmark | Median | Range | Comparable prices | Versus UK median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any pet | £495 | £425.5 to £595 | 3 | 57.1% above |
| Dog | £276 | £276 to £276 | 1 | 31.0% below |
| Cat | £314 | £314 to £314 | 1 | 10.3% below |
Published practice prices in Reading
Rows 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vet's Klinic Reading Unit 9, Base 329, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4AZ | Dog | Not statedMedium comparability | £276-£422Dog dental range varies by weight and online/standard price. includes anaesthetic, scale and polish, oral assessment and post-op pain medication. Official Vet?s Klinic Reading services and pricing page. ranges combine standard price and minimum online price where both are shown | Ownership not clearly disclosed | From published practice price list | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Vet's Klinic Reading Unit 9, Base 329, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4AZ | Cat | Not statedMedium comparability | £314-£360Cat dental includes anaesthetic, scale and polish, oral assessment, dental radiography and three days post-op pain medication. Official Vet?s Klinic Reading services and pricing page. ranges combine standard price and minimum online price where both are shown | Ownership not clearly disclosed | From published practice price list | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| The Veterinary Centre T/As Henley Vets Limited Twycombe Lodge, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 9JA | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £425.5 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | From published practice price list | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Castle Vets Pet Healthcare Limited 1 Tilehurst Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7TW | Any pet | Not statedMedium comparability | £495Comprehensive oral assessment for cat & dog. Exact Castle Vets Reading price list. standard prices only, not Pet Health Club discounts. Page states prices effective from December 2025 | Ownership not clearly disclosed | From published practice price list | Current: checked 28 Apr 2026Report issue |
| Harrison Family Vets Unit 3, The Point, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1BE | Any pet | Not statedHigh comparability | £595Stage 1 dental package includes scale and polish and essential extractions | Ownership not clearly disclosed | From published practice price list | Current: checked 2 May 2026Report issue |
Reading context
The national benchmark median for dental scale and polish is £315. The Reading benchmark is 57.1% above versus that national median.
Dental prices are only comparable when the same anaesthetic, assessment, extraction, and medication assumptions apply.
Before booking
- Ask exactly what is included in the listed price.
- Check whether weight, age, sex, or appointment timing affects the fee.
- Confirm whether medication, tests, and follow-up visits are separate.
- Use the full Reading city page for wider local comparison.