No. Non-anesthesia teeth cleaning has been established for decades. Calm Bite’s approach is rooted in the work of our founder’s mother, Sylvia Macdonald, who began offering non-anesthesia teeth cleaning in 1996 after the landmark Macdonald case clarified the legal distinction between cosmetic cleaning and veterinary dental procedures.

With a lifetime in the pet care industry, her work helped shape the standards that allow cosmetic, non-anesthetic teeth cleaning to exist today. Calm Bite continues this legacy by exclusively providing ultrasonic teeth cleaning, using vibration rather than pressure to support a calm, comfortable experience.

Most clients choose to schedule every 6–12 months, depending on the pet. Factors such as age, breed, diet, chewing habits, and genetics can all influence how often visible buildup appears.

No. Calm Bite does not use anesthesia, sedation, or medication of any kind.

Pets are never restrained. Dogs and cats are seated comfortably on our lap during the service. For cats, a light blanket or towel may be gently wrapped around the front paws. This is not a restraint—it is a supportive, calming hold designed to prevent pawing at the tool or mouth and to help the cat feel secure and settled.

Comfort and a positive experience always come first.

Most appointments last approximately one hour, allowing time for a calm, unrushed experience.

We use an ultrasonic cleaning system that relies on gentle vibration rather than pressure. This allows us to loosen visible surface buildup without manual scraping of the enamel.

No. Calm Bite is not a veterinary service and does not replace professional veterinary dental care. Pets with dental disease, pain, infection, or other medical concerns should be evaluated by a licensed veterinarian.