{"id":254,"date":"2024-06-03T20:50:39","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T20:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.terryrakowsky.com\/blog\/?p=254"},"modified":"2026-03-24T11:53:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T11:53:16","slug":"the-going-rate-of-a-scaling-and-root-planing-deep-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seanbrowndds.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/03\/the-going-rate-of-a-scaling-and-root-planing-deep-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"The Going Rate of a Scaling and Root Planing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re investigating the cost of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seanbrowndds.com\/gum-disease-treatment.html\">scaling and root planing treatment<\/a>, odds are you suspect or already know you have gum disease. This can be a distressing prospect all on its own. The last thing you want is to have to worry about affording a cure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pinning down the going rate for any dental service can be tricky, but don\u2019t worry. We\u2019ll lay out everything you need to know \u2013 without using confusing jargon or making you break out a calculator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is It So Difficult to Find a Scaling and Root Planing Price Tag?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It goes without saying that it\u2019s much easier to budget for things with a tangible price tag. Unfortunately, dental treatments aren\u2019t like a can of ravioli. Your dentist can\u2019t mass-produce a one-size-fits-all solution and put it on a shelf! There are many factors that could influence your overall costs, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Potential preliminary procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether you\u2019ll need additional treatments or follow ups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The extent of your gum disease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your gum disease is mild, you\u2019ll likely receive a <strong>preventive scaling<\/strong>, which is charged based on how many teeth need cleaned in each dental quadrant. If you have a more advanced case, you\u2019ll likely receive <strong>therapeutic scaling<\/strong>, which treats your whole mouth under one fixed price. When all is said and done, the average cost of a scaling and root planing treatment alone is between $200 and $300.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Minimize the Cost of Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since a scaling and root planing treatment is pretty vital for your oral health, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seanbrowndds.com\/for-patients.html#insurance\">dental insurance<\/a> might cover at least part of the cost. Another money-saving option is to apply for flexible financing. Programs like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seanbrowndds.com\/for-patients.html#insurance\">CareCredit<\/a> will break your grand total down into smaller chunks. Instead of handing over all your money upfront, you\u2019ll make payments in monthly installments \u2013 like a subscription plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Minimize Gum Disease Costs in The Future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the scary things about gum disease is that it can come back if you\u2019re not careful. Obviously, the best way to cut down on costs would be to avoid needing treatment altogether! Here\u2019s what you can do to shift the odds in your favor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Floss daily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brush twice a day, for at least two minutes each session<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a fluoride-based toothpaste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorporate an antibacterial mouth rinse into your cleaning routine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit your dentist biannually for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seanbrowndds.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">checkups and cleanings<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping tabs on the state of your gums will help you and your dentist identify gum disease before it grows out of control. And as a specialist with special equipment, your dentist can thoroughly scrub bacteria from your mouth. Here\u2019s the great thing about checkups and cleanings: since they\u2019re considered preventative care, your insurance will likely pay 90% \u2013 100% of the cost! 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