How much does a dentist charge for 'Deep Cleaning' of teeth?

More than it is worth,, I was charged 125.00

How much does a dentist charge for %26#039;Deep Cleaning%26#039; of teeth?
Mine charges 90 dollars and 110 with x-rays.
Reply:Mine charges about $50. Call the dentist and ask!
Reply:I would say that it would pretty much vary a little from dentist to dentist. Most of the dentist that I%26#039;ve worked for work in quadrants in a patients mouth (upper left, upper right, lower left, lower right). Generally the cost for 1 quadrant of %26quot;deep cleaning%26quot; or a %26quot;perio%26quot; scaling / SSC, can run you like 250-300 for a quadrant,


%26amp; that%26#039;s out-out your pocket if you don%26#039;t have any dental insurance.
Reply:Some may be confusing a %26quot;regular%26quot; cleaning, or phophy, with a %26quot;deep cleaning%26quot;, or scaling and root planing. The second procedure is usually done with anesthetic because an instrument will go below the gumline to clean out plaque and allow healing of the gum tissue.





Like anything else, the price will vary greatly depending on the average cost of living index where the dentist is located. Also, specialists (periodontists) charge more than general dentists to do the procedure.





As mentioned above, this is most often done in quadrants (upper left, upper right, lower left, lower right). Prices can run from $150 to $300.





If you have dental insurance, most plans pay 80% on periodontal codes.





Chances are, if you have it done once and keep up with regular maintenance visits, you won%26#039;t have to do it again.
Reply:I just got my first quadrant done - mine charges $110 per quadrant
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Reply:It depends- our office charges 145.00 per side, meaning 145.00 for the upper right,145 for upper left,etc



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