How much does a deep cleaning cost?

A deep cleaning costs $220 to $570 per quadrant in 2026. What changes your price is below.

It is billed per quadrant, and a full mouth is four quadrants, so it costs roughly four times one quadrant.

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What you are paying for

Full mouthUS range for this job.$880 to $2,275

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Middle of rangeHalfway between low and high.$1,575

How we calculate this

Prices are for the United States in 2026 from published cost guides, checked September 2026. This is an estimate, not a quote.

Middle $1,575$880 to $2,275

Cost by scope

One quadrant	$220 to $570, about $335 (Pearl, May 2026).
Two quadrants	About $440 to $1,140.
Full mouth, four quadrants	About $880 to $2,280.
Antibiotic placement	Billed per site.
Maintenance after	Periodontal maintenance every 3 to 4 months.

What pushes a quote up

Number of quadrants	Most patients need two or four.
Severity	Deeper pockets take longer.
Anesthesia	Usually included, sometimes charged.
Hygienist or periodontist	Specialists charge more.
Add ons	Local antibiotics are extra.

Deep cleaning cost by region

Lower cost states	$175 to $450. Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, West Virginia and most rural areas.
Average cost states	$220 to $570. Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and most mid size cities.
Higher cost states	$285 to $750. California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington, plus big metros such as Chicago, Denver and Washington DC.

These rows are our estimate. We took the typical national range and adjusted it for local labor costs, which run about 20 percent lower in the cheapest states and about 30 percent higher in the dearest ones. Suburban and community offices often charge 15 to 30 percent less than dense metro practices.

Regular cleaning vs deep cleaning

A regular cleaning cleans healthy gums above the gumline. A deep cleaning treats gum disease below the gumline and smooths the roots so the gums can reattach. Pearl notes they are billed at very different rates.

If you are surprised by the recommendation, ask for your pocket depths and X-rays. A second opinion is reasonable before you commit. After a deep cleaning, most patients move to periodontal maintenance every 3 to 4 months.

See our dental cleaning cost page.

How to judge the quote in your hand

Ask how many quadrants and the per quadrant fee.
Ask for your pocket depths.
Ask if anesthesia is included.
Ask about the maintenance plan after.
Get pre-authorization.

Ways to pay less

Use insurance when gum disease is documented.
Get a second opinion if unsure.
Keep up maintenance to avoid surgery.
Try a dental school clinic.

Before you decide

This page covers prices only. It is not medical or dental advice. Talk to a licensed provider about what treatment you need, and ask for a written estimate and your insurer's pre-authorization before you start.

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More deep cleaning price checks

DentalPlans.com (July 2026) lists a deep cleaning at about $150 to $350 per quadrant. Your mouth has four quadrants.

CanAmerica Plus (August 2026) puts a full mouth at $720 to $1,400, often split over two visits. Numbing medicine can add more.

Ask to see your pocket depth numbers. Some people need only one or two quadrants treated, which cuts the bill.