OP: there is always risk with anesthesia, but the risk of getting serious medical problems from a diseased mouth is greater. Preop bloodwork and a good anesthetic protocol eliminates most of the risk.
Dentals without anesthesia are almost entirely cosmetic. A groomer scaling teeth and making them white doesn't mean the mouth is not diseased. If somebody does this who is not under the supervision of a veterinarian, then they are practicing without a license. There is risk of injury to the animal, no xrays, etc. And on top of that, being awake means no intubation which means risk of a ton of bacteria going down the throat at once and aspiration.
__________________ Crystal  , Ellie May (RIP)  , Rylee Finnegan  , and Gracie Boo🐶 |