{"id":345,"date":"2024-07-18T10:50:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T10:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=345"},"modified":"2024-08-08T22:50:48","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T22:50:48","slug":"what-does-does-scaling-and-root-planing-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/18\/what-does-does-scaling-and-root-planing-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Paying for Healthy Gums: How Much Does Scaling & Root Planing Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Your smile likely needs scaling and root planing if you have gum disease<\/a>. That\u2019s natural \u2013 the dental \u201cdeep cleaning\u201d is often the best way to treat infected gums. Still, you should address a crucial question before treatment: How much does scaling and root planing cost? Its answer affects whether you go ahead with dental care. Luckily, your Fairfax dentist is here to help. Read on to learn scaling and root planing\u2019s cost and how to avoid needing the treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Cost(s) of Scaling & Root Planing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scaling and root planing is a \u201cdeep cleaning\u201d around your gumline. Given that fact, its cost is strongly affected by whether its preventive or therapeutic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When scaling and root planing is preventive, it tends to cost more. The average price for this type is $200 if treatment affects 1-3 teeth per quadrant. Meanwhile, the expense rises to $300 when the preventive work applies to four or more teeth per quadrant. Either cost, though, reflects a treatment that prevents infection and decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast, therapeutic scaling and root planing is less costly. Since it treats an existing disease and is only done as needed, it doesn\u2019t have as great of an impact. The result is that its average price is about $200, with a cost range of roughly $100-$350.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does Insurance Cover Scaling & Root Planing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that dental insurance often covers scaling and root planing. Most dental plans view gum disease treatment as necessary, so various benefits can apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In many cases, a dental plan will cover half of a scaling and root planing\u2019s cost. The treatment can even be refunded once every two years if all goes well. That said, keep in mind that it will involve two dental visits if the gums are inflamed. The exact coverage can also change in certain cases, so you should check your policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Avoid Needing It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scaling and root planing doesn\u2019t have to \u201cbreak the bank,\u201d but it\u2019s better to avoid needing it at all. So, keep your gums healthy by using these tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n