Hva Koster Tannrens?
A dental cleaning (prophylaxis) is a preventive procedure where a dental hygienist removes plaque, tartar, and stains from teeth. It typically includes scaling, polishing, and a fluoride treatment.
Uten Forsikring
$200
Med Forsikring
$15
Medicare
$0
Nasjonalt Gjennomsnitt
$150
By Elena Bellini, MPH, Health Policy & Management · Last reviewed 2026-04-21 ·
Sources: American Dental Association Survey of Dental Fees 2025 · Methodology · Editorial standards Oversikt
A routine dental cleaning (prophylaxis) is a preventive visit performed by a dental hygienist to remove plaque, soft deposits, and surface stains from teeth. The typical appointment runs 45 to 60 minutes and usually includes scaling, polishing, a brief exam by the dentist, and oral-hygiene guidance. Periodic bitewing or full-mouth X-rays may be recommended at specific intervals and are billed separately. Prophylaxis is distinct from periodontal maintenance and scaling-and-root-planing (deep cleaning) — those are performed when gum disease is present and are billed at higher fees. Most dental plans cover two prophylaxis cleanings per year at 100% in-network with no deductible as a preventive service. For patients without insurance, cash prices for a cleaning and exam are among the cheapest dental services available. Dental schools and community clinics offer even lower-cost options. Timing regular cleanings matters because advanced periodontal problems quickly become far more expensive to treat.
Hva påvirker kostnaden
- Type of cleaning: adult prophylaxis (routine), child prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling-and-root-planing are distinct CDT codes with different fees.
- Exam type: a comprehensive exam at a first visit costs more than a periodic exam at a recall visit.
- X-rays: bitewings, panoramic, or full-mouth series are billed separately from the cleaning itself.
- Fluoride treatment: optional fluoride varnish is sometimes billed separately for adults (it's usually covered without charge for children).
- Provider type: general-dentist office pricing differs from dental school clinic or community health center pricing.
- In-network vs out-of-network: dental PPO negotiated fees are usually lower than out-of-network billed charges.
Hvordan Spare
- Use your insurance's two-per-year preventive cleaning benefit; most PPO plans cover these at 100% in-network.
- Schedule with an in-network general dentist to take advantage of negotiated fees.
- Check a dental school clinic for low-cost cleanings performed by supervised students.
- Community health centers and federally qualified health centers offer sliding-fee dental services for uninsured patients.
- Dental savings plans (non-insurance membership plans) typically discount cleanings 15-30% for uninsured patients.
- Avoid skipping routine cleanings — gum disease costs far more to treat later than prevention does today.
Forsikrings- og dekningsnotater
Most dental PPO and HMO plans cover two preventive cleanings per year at 100% with no deductible when in-network. A third cleaning in the year typically requires out-of-pocket payment unless documented medical necessity supports it. Periodontal maintenance cleanings (for patients with diagnosed periodontal disease) are covered differently — usually at 80% with a frequency limit. Original Medicare does not cover routine dental cleanings. Medicare Advantage plans increasingly include a preventive dental benefit covering routine cleanings. Dental savings plans and in-office membership plans offer discount pricing for uninsured patients. HSA and FSA dollars can be used for dental cleanings.
Data sources for this page
Cost figures on this page are compiled from the following sources, triangulated per the rules in our methodology:
- American Dental Association Survey of Dental Fees 2025 — primary CMS reference used as the Medicare-rate anchor.
- Hospital Price Transparency machine-readable files (HPT MRFs) from a sample of major hospitals in each state, per the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule.
- Transparency in Coverage payer in-network rate files for commercial-rate cross-validation.
- State All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) summaries where published (Colorado, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Maine, Utah, Vermont, Rhode Island, Washington, Oregon).
Last reviewed 2026-04-21. See editorial standards for our fact-checking process and correction policy.
Range: $144 to $276 · 50 states shown
Kostnad per Stat
| Stat | Uten Forsikring | Med Forsikring | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $144 | $11 | $0 |
| Arkansas | $150 | $11 | $0 |
| West Virginia | $150 | $11 | $0 |
| Alabama | $156 | $12 | $0 |
| Oklahoma | $156 | $12 | $0 |
| Kentucky | $170 | $13 | $0 |
| Louisiana | $172 | $13 | $0 |
| Iowa | $176 | $13 | $0 |
| New Mexico | $176 | $13 | $0 |
| South Carolina | $176 | $13 | $0 |
| South Dakota | $176 | $13 | $0 |
| Kansas | $178 | $13 | $0 |
| North Dakota | $178 | $13 | $0 |
| Idaho | $180 | $14 | $0 |
| Nebraska | $180 | $14 | $0 |
| Tennessee | $180 | $14 | $0 |
| Indiana | $186 | $14 | $0 |
| Missouri | $186 | $14 | $0 |
| Utah | $186 | $14 | $0 |
| Wyoming | $186 | $14 | $0 |
| Georgia | $188 | $14 | $0 |
| North Carolina | $188 | $14 | $0 |
| Michigan | $190 | $14 | $0 |
| Montana | $190 | $14 | $0 |
| Arizona | $196 | $15 | $0 |
| Ohio | $196 | $15 | $0 |
| Wisconsin | $196 | $15 | $0 |
| Maine | $198 | $15 | $0 |
| Texas | $198 | $15 | $0 |
| Florida | $202 | $15 | $0 |
| Minnesota | $202 | $15 | $0 |
| Illinois | $206 | $15 | $0 |
| Pennsylvania | $206 | $15 | $0 |
| Delaware | $208 | $16 | $0 |
| Nevada | $208 | $16 | $0 |
| Vermont | $208 | $16 | $0 |
| Virginia | $208 | $16 | $0 |
| Colorado | $212 | $16 | $0 |
| New Hampshire | $212 | $16 | $0 |
| Oregon | $212 | $16 | $0 |
| Maryland | $220 | $17 | $0 |
| Rhode Island | $222 | $17 | $0 |
| Washington | $222 | $17 | $0 |
| Connecticut | $240 | $18 | $0 |
| New Jersey | $240 | $18 | $0 |
| California | $264 | $20 | $0 |
| Massachusetts | $266 | $20 | $0 |
| Alaska | $270 | $20 | $0 |
| New York | $270 | $20 | $0 |
| Hawaii | $276 | $21 | $0 |
Ofte Stilte Spørsmål
Hva koster tannrens uten forsikring?
Gjennomsnittskostnaden for tannrens uten forsikring i USA er $200. Kostnadene varierer betydelig per stat.
Dekker forsikringen tannrens?
De fleste helseforsikringsplaner dekker tannrens når det er medisinsk nødvendig. Med forsikring er den gjennomsnittlige egenandelen $15.
Dekker Medicare tannrens?
Medicare Del B dekker vanligvis tannrens ved legeforordning. Det gjennomsnittlige Medicare-godkjente beløpet er $0.
Gjennomgått av Elena Bellini · Sist gjennomgått: 2026-04-21
Data fra American Dental Association Survey of Dental Fees 2025. Sist oppdatert: 2026-03-01. Denne informasjonen er kun for utdanningsformål og utgjør ikke medisinsk rådgivning. Denne nettsiden er kun for informasjonsformål og utgjør ikke medisinsk rådgivning. Kontakt alltid kvalifisert helsepersonell.