Health & Wellness

Dental Cleaning cost in the US

Nationally, Dental Cleaning runs about $140 per visit. In the lowest-cost cities in this guide it is closer to $109, and in the highest-cost cities about $199.

Typical cost

Most people pay about

$140

per visit

On the low end
$75
On the high end
$275

Estimated from national price data. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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

Lowest-cost cities for Dental Cleaning

PlaceTypicalRange
National typical$140
$75 to $275
Brownsville, TX$109
$59 to $215
Jackson, MS$112
$60 to $220
Laredo, TX$112
$60 to $220
McAllen, TX$112
$60 to $220
Shreveport, LA$112
$60 to $220
Amarillo, TX$115
$62 to $226
El Paso, TX$115
$62 to $226
Lubbock, TX$115
$62 to $226

Highest-cost cities for Dental Cleaning

PlaceTypicalRange
National typical$140
$75 to $275
Honolulu, HI$199
$107 to $391
San Francisco, CA$196
$105 to $385
New York, NY$196
$105 to $385
San Jose, CA$193
$103 to $379
Sunnyvale, CA$190
$102 to $374
Santa Barbara, CA$188
$101 to $369
Cambridge, MA$188
$101 to $369
Fremont, CA$185
$99 to $363

Dental Cleaning in every city

Typical estimate for each city. Open one for the full range.

District of Columbia
Mississippi
New Hampshire
North Dakota
Rhode Island
South Dakota

Questions people ask

Dental Cleaning: what does it cost?

Across the US, Dental Cleaning typically costs about $140 per visit, with most prices between $75 and $275.

Where is Dental Cleaning cheapest?

Among the 250 cities in this guide, the lowest estimates are in Brownsville, TX, Jackson, MS, Laredo, TX, at about $109.

Is this a quote?

No. These figures are estimates built from national price data and each city's cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.