Its hard to make a recommendation without seeing how much tartar is there- I find the vets around here anyway- are slow to recommend dentals, so when they do it is usually beyond anything that can be done at home. However, if it is not that bad, you could try using LEBA III for a month and see if it makes a difference- it is a spray that you spray in the dogs mouth a couple times a day and it will work away the tartar, something that toothpaste alone cannot do.
If it is bad enough to need a dental, it is better to get that done sooner rather then later because besides leading to tooth loss, tooth decay can cause other more serious health issues.
Maybe just try the LEBA for a month and then go back to the vet and see if they notice a difference- in the meantime you can start setting money aside in case a dental is needed.
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