How much does a deep teeth cleaning cost?

The cost of a deep dental cleaning can be different for different people. Luckily, teeth cleanings are covered by Medicaid and most insurance plans. read more

CostHelper readers without dental insurance report paying $390-$3,800 for deep cleaning, for an average cost of $1,257. Dental insurance typically covers some of the cost of deep cleaning procedures, depending on the terms of the policy or plan. read more

Members who complained about deep cleanings say dental office staff members showed them videos about gum disease, pressured them to spend as much as $2,100 on the deep teeth cleaning, billed more than expected after insurers denied their claims, or declined to perform a standard prophylactic cleaning without a peridontal deep cleaning. read more