Every time I take my dog to the vet, she says my dog's teeth need to be professionally cleaned, which costs about $400. This conversation has taken place three times for the last two years during annual check up, the most recent being last week. Our dog is only 5 years old now so the first time the vet said this she was only 3. Neither my husband nor I have ever heard of a dog getting a professional dental cleaning. They have to use general anaesthetic to do it which is why the cost is so high, the vet says. Does anyone have the scoop on this whole idea? If it's a legitimately necessary procedure, I would have it done. If not, I may change vets because I don't like being taken advantage of. Thanks for your info and opinions.