Donna, you could always try the dental stuff in the water...or mix a bit in with her wet food (add a bit of water as well).

See if a pet store will give you a sample of Greenies, or sometimes the company has free sample bags.

The Meditreats have a nice fishy smell for kitties - I'm sure your vet could give you several just to try.

Easy to understand why a general anesthetic is needed for a mere tooth-cleaning - to get those strong jaws to relax!