Health & Wellness, California

Dental Cleaning cost in San Francisco, CA

A typical Dental Cleaning figure in San Francisco is about $196 per visit, about 40% above the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in San Francisco

$196

per visit

Fair price range: $105 to $385

On the low end
$105
On the high end
$385

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Francisco. 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
San Francisco, CA$196
$105 to $385
National typical$140
$75 to $275
San Jose, CA$193
$103 to $379
Sunnyvale, CA$190
$102 to $374
Santa Barbara, CA$188
$101 to $369
New York, NY$196
$105 to $385
Honolulu, HI$199
$107 to $391

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Questions people ask

Dental Cleaning in San Francisco: what does it cost?

In San Francisco, CA, Dental Cleaning typically costs about $196 per visit, with most prices between $105 and $385.

Why is San Francisco higher than the national price?

Prices in San Francisco run about 40% 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.