Without insurance, scaling and root planing averages $242 per quadrant on our 2026 dental cost index (range $185–$444). A full-mouth series averages $1,000. With a dental savings plan, the per-quadrant line is $95–$195. This is not a routine cleaning.
| Item | Typical retail | National average | Typical with plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep cleaning, per quadrant | $185–$444 | $242 | $95–$195 |
| Full-mouth deep cleaning (4 quadrants) | $600–$1,600 | $1,000 | $400–$800 |
| Adult routine cleaning (not the same) | $75–$200 | $125 | $50–$100 |
Scaling and root planing treats gum disease one quadrant at a time. A full-mouth series is four of those lines, already published on the cost of dental care index. The leftover routine-cleaning URL stays at how much a dental cleaning costs without insurance.
On this site's 2026 dental cost index, scaling and root planing (deep cleaning) averages $242 per quadrant, with a cash range of $185–$444. A full-mouth deep cleaning (all four quadrants) averages $1,000 (range $600–$1,600).
The same index estimates $95–$195 per quadrant after a 20-60% discount band, and $400–$800 for a full-mouth series. Confirm the live member price with your office.
No. A routine prophylaxis averages $125 (range $75–$200). Deep cleaning treats gum disease one quadrant at a time. Do not multiply four routine cleanings to invent a deep-cleaning package.
Yes, at participating dentists, with no waiting period. Deep cleaning is periodontal work, not a twice-a-year prophylaxis. Ask the office for the member fee on scaling and root planing before you book.