He is 3 and 1/2, a healthy weight, and recently neutered, by the way. Outside of this mouth issue, he's generally in good shape. None of the vets I call and ask are willing to give a general estimate.
It is a fair question and they should be willing to give you a general estimate. My vets will give a written estimate of any service before they provide it. I tried to google dental care for cats in Kentucky and did not find much specifically.
I did find this one, but have absolutely no clue about them on any level. Do you have a regular vet where you could start to get some answers or referrals?. In general, prices can vary a lot by area and dental work can be expensive.
Did you google something like cat dentistry or veterinary dentistry near me?