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K-9 Smiles

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 139 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(139) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
Dental CareGeneral Veterinary Care
K-9 Smiles
Services
Dental Care, General Veterinary Care
Reviews
139

What recent reviews say

Most owners praise the anesthesia-free dental cleaning and visible teeth improvement, with staff often warm and attentive. However, a vocal minority report rude office staff, minimal exam time, and concern that surface cleaning alone does not reveal underlying disease or address subgingival buildup without sedation.

The business operates from grooming facilities and charges a flat $295 regardless of dog size or dental complexity. Dr. Kaci, Tina, Emily, and Dr. Tracy Oakes are named as competent technicians and vets. The core tension: cost and convenience versus diagnostic thoroughness.

Recent shift: No clear shift; positive reviews and one-star complaints appear across the timeline from a year ago to two months ago, with no trend toward improvement or decline.

Praised for
  • anesthesia-free cleaning option
  • sparkling clean teeth results
  • friendly and professional staff
  • reasonable pricing
  • gentle with anxious dogs
Watch-outs
  • unprofessional/rude staff interactions
  • limited facility (operates in grooming spaces)
  • flat pricing regardless of dog size or condition
  • cosmetic cleaning only, no diagnostic imaging
  • lacks bedside manner
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Best for: Dogs needing routine surface cleaning without anesthesia risk or cost.
Think twice if: Owners concerned about diagnostic depth, subgingival disease detection, or uneven staff professionalism should seek traditional vet clinic cleaning with radiographs and anesthesia.

Strengths

  • Anesthesia-free cleaning avoids surgery risks
  • Visible results: owners report sparkling teeth and fresher breath
  • Operates in grooming locations for convenience
  • Costs less than vet clinic anesthesia-based cleaning

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Kaci, Tina, Emily, and Dr. Tracy Oakes named as techs/veterinarians in positive reviews
  • Operates from grooming facilities (Wag n Wash mentioned), not dedicated vet clinics
  • Flat $295 fee for dogs and cats regardless of size or dental complexity
  • Surface cleaning only; no radiographic imaging offered
  • Before/after photos provided for Colorado Springs appointments

What reviews say by service

Dental Care
Strong results for surface cleaning and tartar removal, but reviewers divided on whether cosmetic cleaning alone meets dental health standards without radiographs.
General Veterinary Care
Limited evidence; vaccine services mentioned on website but not addressed in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.59 average across the 114 dental care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 39% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 93
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does the cleaning require anesthesia?
No. K-9 Smiles specializes in anesthesia-free cleaning. Dogs are positioned on their backs and the vet or technician scales and removes tartar by hand while awake.
How much does dental cleaning cost?
Their website lists $295 for both dogs and cats, regardless of size or tooth count. One reviewer noted pricing at $250-$290 in earlier visits.
Where do appointments take place?
K-9 Smiles operates from grooming facilities in multiple locations: Fort Collins, Denver metro, Colorado Springs, Arvada, Aurora, Berthoud, Boulder, and Bow Mar. They recommend booking early (February) for discounted rates.

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Last updated 2026-07-09