What if your dog or cat could have their teeth professionally cleaned, without anaesthetic, without pain and without leaving home? Dental disease affects over 80% of dogs and 70% of cats by the age of three. Traditional professional dental cleaning requires a general anaesthetic, which carries risk, cost and stress for both pet and owner. Beth’s Pawfect Pet Services is now offering the Emmi-Pet ultrasonic dental cleaning service in Telford and across Shropshire. This clinically advanced, completely pain-free alternative can be carried out in your pet’s own home.
The ultrasonic toothbrush doesn’t vibrate or scrub; instead, it uses ultrasonic micro-vibrations (96 million per minute) transmitted through a specialist toothbrush to break down plaque and tartar and target the bacteria that can cause dental and gum issues. Most pets accept it readily, even those who have previously resisted standard toothbrushing.
What is the Emmi-Pet Ultrasonic Toothbrush?
The Emmi-Pet is a handheld ultrasonic device developed in Germany that uses 100% ultrasound, so no mechanical brushing or vibration is required, to clean the teeth and gums. The ultrasonic waves create micro-bubbles in the specialist toothpaste that act on the tooth surfaces and gum line, removing plaque, reducing bacteria and supporting gum health. It is completely silent and produces on sensation the pet can feel, making it suitable even for highly anxious animals.
Why choose a Vet Nurse for ultrasonic teeth cleaning?
Ultrasonic dental cleaning is a clinical procedure and who delivers it matters. As a Registered Veterinary Nurse with a BVNA/BVDA Oral Care Nurse Certificate, I carry out an oral health assessment before every session, grade tartar build-up, check gum health and identify anything that requires veterinary attention before treatment begins.
I have the veterinary knowledge of the anatomy of pet dentition, can recognise the early signs of periodontal disease, oral masses etc, and know when a pet needs referring for a veterinary dental procedure rather than ultrasonic tooth cleaning.
With many years working in practice, I have the handling skills to work safely and calmly with anxious or resistant animals, which means sessions are productive and positive, rather than stressful.
You’re not just getting a device applied to your pet’s teeth; you’re getting a clinical dental health consultation delivered at home.
How the treatment works
The ultrasonic teeth cleaning treatment works progressively in phases, with early visits being the most intensive. As plaque and tartar are broken down over sessions, maintenance becomes simpler and less frequent.
Emmi-Pet Ultrasonic Vs Traditional Dental Scaling
| Traditional Dental Scale & Polish | Emmi-Pet Ultrasonic Cleaning |
| ❌ Requires general anaesthetic | ✅ No anaesthetic required |
| ❌ Carries anaesthetic risk | ✅ Completely pain-free |
| ❌ Stressful practice visit and stay | ✅ Carried out at home |
| ❌ Typically £300-900+ per procedure | ✅ Affordable ongoing maintenance |
| ❌ Needed every 1-2 years if no ongoing maintenance | ✅ Regular sessions prevent build up |
| ❌ No home component | ✅ Can reduce need for anaesthetic dentals |
Please note: the Emmi-Pet teeth cleaning is suitable for mild to early-stage dental disease only. Pets with loose teeth, significant tartar accumulation, exposed roots, or moderate to advanced periodontal disease will be referred for a veterinary dental procedure before Emmi-Pet treatment can begin. I will always carry out a suitability assessment at the initial visits and will not proceed with treatment where it is not clinically appropriate.
Pricing for ultrasonic teeth cleaning
To book, either contact me or email me to discuss, or you can book online.
Initial Visit
£55
Roughly 45 minutes.
- Full oral health assessment
- Treatment plan formulation
- Includes first toothbrush head
- Introduction to the toothbrush
- First treatment if suitable
Follow-Up Visit
£35
Roughly 30 minutes.
- Pay as you go
- Great for ongoing maintenance
Toothbrush Heads
£10
Replacement toothbrush head.
- Replacement toothbrush head
- Frequency will depend on your pet
- Supplied when required and added to your visit invoice
Block of 4 Follow-Up Visits
£130
Block booking of 4 follow-up visits for ongoing treatment sessions.
Each session is roughly 30 minutes.
- Full price £140, save £10!
- Great for the early intensive phase and ongoing maintenance
Block of 6 Follow-Up Visits
£190
Block booking of 6 follow-up visits for ongoing treatment sessions.
Each session is roughly 30 minutes.
- Full price £210, save £20!
- Great for the early intensive phase and ongoing maintenance
Block of 10 Follow-Up Visits
£300
Block booking of 10 follow-up visits for ongoing treatment sessions.
Each session is roughly 30 minutes.
- Full price £350, save £50!
- Great for the early intensive phase and ongoing maintenance
Block bookings are the best value for pets after the initial visit. Pay upfront for a block of follow-up sessions and make a saving on every visit. Sessions do not expire and can be used flexibly based on your dog’s treatment plan.
New Service Package – Exclusive First Cohort
As a new service, I am opening my books to the first 5 clients and offering an exclusive Introduction Package, consisting of the initial visit and two follow-up sessions. This Introduction Package is offered at a special rate of £100 (normally £125, saving £25), in exchange for photos and videos of your pets sessions and a testimonial.
Only 5 spaces available!
Contact me to book.
Cohorts will be released in small batches.
What’s included?
Every ultrasonic tooth cleaning appointment includes:
- Visual dental health assessment (teeth, gums and tongue, including visual gingivitis scoring and tartar scoring)
- Personalised treatment plan
- Emmi-Pet ultrasonic treatment using specialist toothpaste
- Dedicated toothbrush head included in the inital visit (replacement heads at additional cost)
- Advice on at home dental care between sessions
- Written appointment notes and photos of each visit
- Progress tracking across the treatment program
- Vet referral if professional dental treatment is indicated
Who is this for?
My ultrasonic tooth cleaning home visits are ideal for:
- Pets with early to moderate tartar build-up not yet requiring an anaesthetic dental
- Older pets where general anaesthetic carries an increased risk
- Pets with heart, kidney or liver conditions where anaesthetic is contraindicated
- Anxious or nervous pets who resist standard toothbrushing
- Pets who have had a recent anaesthetic denal and whose owners want to maintain results
- Brachycephalic breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persian cats) and other breeds (Jack Russell, Greyhound) that are prone to dental disease
- Owners who want to avoid costly dental procedures through better prevention
- Cats who resist toothbrushing and need patient, experienced handling
- Cats and dogs that get stressed when travelling to the vets for routine dental checks
- Busy owners who want a convenient, professional service that comes to them
Areas Covered
I cover Telford and the surrounding villages, including Broseley, Much Wenlock, Newport, and Shiftnal.
Not sure if I cover your area? Just get in touch, I’m happy to check.
How to Book
Booking is simple. Contact me to discuss your pet or book via our online booking system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ultrasonic dental cleaning actually work?
Yes, the Emmi-Pet ultrasonic toothbrush has a strong evidence base and is widely used across Europe, particularly in Germany where it was developed. Ultrasound has long been used in human dentistry and veterinary practices for scaling. The key difference with Emmi-Pet is that it delivers ultrasound through a handheld device without requiring sedation or restraint. Clinical studies and extensive real-world use show significant reduction in plaque, tartar and bacterial load with regular sessions.
Can my pet feel anything during the ultrasonic teeth cleaning session?
No, the Emmi-Pet produces no vibration or mechanical brushing motions that the pet can detect. It operates at a frequency of 1.6 MHz and 96 million ultrasonic movments per minute, but because ultrasound at this frquency passes through soft tissue without sensation, pets typically don’t react to it at all.
How many sessions will my pet need?
This depends entirely on your pet’s starting dental health. A young dog with minimal tartar may move to monthly maintenance visits quickly. An older pet with significant build-up may need several weekly sessions before we reach a maintenance phase. I’ll give you a realistic indication of what to expect at the inital visit after carrying out the dental assessment. The good news is that most pets improve after just 3-4 sessions.
Does this replace the need for a veterinary dental scale and polish?
Not always, and it’s really important to be clear about this. The Emmi-Pet is only suitable for pets with mild to early-stage dental disease. At the initial visit, I carry out a full suitability assessment, and if I find loose teeth, significant tartar accumulation, exposed roots, or signs of moderate to advanced periodontal disease, I will not begin Emmi-Pet ultrasonic teeth cleaning. In those cases, a veterinary scale and polish under anaesthetic is the right and necessary first step. I’ll refer you to your vet to arrange this. Once the dental has been completed and your pet has recovered, the Emmi-Pet ultrasonic teeth cleaning treatment is then an excellent maintenance treatment to keep teeth clean and help prevent the build-up from recurring.
For pets with mild or early-stage periodontal disease, or those who have recently had a professional dental, regular ultrasonic teeth cleaning sessions can significantly reduce the need for repeat anaesthetic procedures in the future.My cat would never let me brush their teeth. Will they accept this?
Almost certainly better than a toothbrush because the device produces no sensation, no noise and no scrubbing motion. Those than resist conventional toothbrushing often accept the Emmi-Pet toothbrush after a gentle introduction period.
I introduce it gradually at the initial visit, letting your cat sniff and investigate the device before we begin. For particularly anxious cats I can incorporate a short desensitisation approach across the first couple of visits. Most cats are significantly more relaxed by session two or three.Is it safe for older pets or those with health conditions?
Yes, this is one of the biggest advantages of the ultrasonic teeth cleaning treatment. Because there is no anaesthetic, no sedation, no physical stress, it is safe for elderly pets and those with conditions that increase anaesthetic risk, including heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease and respiratory conditions.
I will review your pet’s health and dental history at the initial assessment and will always flag any concerns. If I have any doubt about suitability, I’ll discuss this with you and recommend veterinary advice before proceeding.Why is the initial visit more expensive than follow-ups?
The initial visit is 45 minutes compared to 30 minutes for follow-ups, and covers significantly more ground. As well as carrying out the first treatment, it includes a full oral health assessment, a suitability assessment for the ultrasonic teeth cleaning, tartar grading, gum health and periodontal assessment, checking for loose teeth or exposed roots, your pets first dedicated toothbrush head, and creating a personalised treatment plan and home care plan. There is also time built in to introduce your pet to the device calmly, which is important for a good experience from the very start.
If at the assessment I find that your pet isn’t suitable for the ultrasonic tooth cleaning at this stage, the visit fee still applies, the clinical assessment itself takes time and expertise, and I’ll provide you and your vet with a full written clincial summary of my findings and a clear recommendation for the next steps.