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Dental Cleaning cost in Oakland, CA

A typical Dental Cleaning figure in Oakland is about $179 per visit, about 28% above the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Oakland

$179

per visit

Fair price range: $96 to $352

On the low end
$96
On the high end
$352

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Oakland. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 5.0%past year

Up 24.7%over five years

How prices for dental services have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Dental services, CUUR0000SEMC02), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Periodontal needs
  2. X-rays
  3. Hygienist vs dentist
  4. Insurance
  5. Frequency

Ways to pay less

  1. Keep 6-month cleanings
  2. Ask cash-pay discounts
  3. Ask which add-ons you actually need
  4. Use FSA/HSA
  5. Ask about dental school clinics

Dental Cleaning in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Oakland, CA$179
$96 to $352
National typical$140
$75 to $275
Irvine, CA$182
$98 to $358
Thousand Oaks, CA$176
$95 to $347
Los Angeles, CA$175
$94 to $344
Arlington, VA$179
$96 to $352
Stamford, CT$179
$96 to $352

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Questions people ask

Dental Cleaning in Oakland: what does it cost?

In Oakland, CA, Dental Cleaning typically costs about $179 per visit, with most prices between $96 and $352.

Why is Oakland higher than the national price?

Prices in Oakland run about 28% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.