Chi Phí Vệ sinh răng miệng Là Bao Nhiêu?
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.
Không Bảo Hiểm
$200
Có Bảo Hiểm
$15
Medicare
$0
Trung Bình Quốc Gia
$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 Tổng quan
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.
Yếu tố ảnh hưởng đến chi phí
- 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.
Cách Tiết Kiệm
- 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.
Ghi chú về bảo hiểm và phạm vi bảo hiểm
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
Chi Phí Theo Tiểu Bang
| Tiểu Bang | Không Bảo Hiểm | Có Bảo Hiểm | 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 |
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Chi phí vệ sinh răng miệng không bảo hiểm là bao nhiêu?
Chi phí trung bình của vệ sinh răng miệng không bảo hiểm tại Hoa Kỳ là $200. Chi phí khác nhau đáng kể theo tiểu bang.
Bảo hiểm có chi trả vệ sinh răng miệng không?
Hầu hết các gói bảo hiểm y tế chi trả vệ sinh răng miệng khi cần thiết về mặt y tế. Với bảo hiểm, chi phí tự trả trung bình là $15.
Medicare có chi trả vệ sinh răng miệng không?
Medicare Part B thường chi trả vệ sinh răng miệng khi có chỉ định của bác sĩ. Số tiền Medicare phê duyệt trung bình là $0.
Được xem xét bởi Elena Bellini · Xem xét lần cuối: 2026-04-21
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