How Much Does A Dental Cleaning Cost?

The average cost of a dental cleaning in Texas ranges anywhere from $100 to $200. As mentioned earlier, factors such as the individual dentist office and the amount of cleaning required will influence this cost. New patients will usually need an initial examination that includes x-rays, so your first visit may go up to $300 or $400. Also, keep in mind that routine dental cleanings are recommended twice per year so it’s not like you are paying for a dental cleaning every month. If you set aside $20-$30 every month, you can easily save up to pay for a dental cleaning without insurance.

Cost Of Dental Cleaning With Insurance

If you do have dental insurance, make sure that you thoroughly review the coverage provided by the insurance. This will ensure that you aren’t caught off guard by out of pocket costs. Remember that dental insurance doesn’t quite work the same way as your health insurance. Your dental insurance plan will likely have an annual limit that insurance will pay for before you assume responsibility for any other costs. Otherwise, you can expect to always pay a certain percentage for dental services. The percentage you pay will depend on the service rendered.

Most, if not all, dental insurance plans pay for two dental cleanings per year. These are paid in full by your dental insurance company. You should take your current oral health into account when trying to decide if dental insurance is worth the cost. On average, dental insurance can cost anywhere from $15 to $50 per month. If you are quoted a monthly premium on the higher end of that scale and you have fairly good dental health, it may actually be more affordable to just pay out of pocket.

For other dental procedures like filling cavities and periodontal work, you can expect to always pay a percentage of the cost for the service. You can expect these services to have 70 or 80% of the cost covered by your insurance which may bring your co-pay down under $50. For procedures like crowns, implants, and root canals, only 50% or less may be covered.

At first, this may seem like a great deal. But if you need a lot of dental work done, you could easily reach your annual limit set by your dental insurance. Once you reach this annual limit, you are responsible for 100% of any further dental care costs until the next year.

Dental Insurances That We Accept

We accept a wide array of dental insurances, including the following:

• United Healthcare
• Guardian
• MetLife
• BlueCross BlueShield
• Cigna
• Careington
• Humana
• and more!

No Insurance? Join Our Dental Membership Plan

Never let the cost of maintaining good oral health keep you from getting the dental care that you need. If you don’t have insurance and you are worried about the cost, give us a call so we can discuss your options. Pickett Family Dental also has a dental membership plan to use CareCredit. This is a great way to finance your dental care, usually at 0% interest. If you’re ready to give your mouth the best dental care, schedule your appointment today.