What changes the price of a deep cleaning?
How many quadrants
The fee is per quarter of the mouth; all four is four fees.
Raises the price
Depth of the gum pockets
Deeper pockets take longer to clean.
Raises the price
Add-ons
Antibiotic placed in the gums is often billed extra.
Raises the price
What happens during a deep cleaning?
- 1
X-rays and gum measurements show where the disease is.
- 2
The area is numbed.
- 3
Tartar is removed below the gumline and the roots are smoothed.
- 4
A follow-up visit checks how the gums are healing.
How does dental deep cleaning compare with related work?
The same scale, from zero, for dental deep cleaning and the work it is most often weighed against. Tap a name for that cost page.
- Dental deep cleaning$200 to $450
- Teeth cleaning$80 to $250
- Dental exam$60 to $600
- Gum graft$600 to $1,200
Typical national range, no insurancePiedmont Dental's published fee
What do national sources publish for a deep cleaning?
Each figure was read on the source's own website. The range runs from the lowest stated national average up to the highest national figure national. Tap a name to read it yourself.
| Source | Published figure | Used for | What it says |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authority Dental1 | Average $200; range $150 to $300 | Low end | "Preventive, 1 to 3 teeth per quadrant $200 $150-$300" Updated January 24, 2026. |
| Authority Dental2 | Average $300; range $200 to $450 | High end | "Preventive, 4 or more teeth per quadrant $300 $200-$450" Updated January 24, 2026. |
| Authority Dental3 | Average $300 | Inside the range | "This calculation is based on the average price of this treatment per quadrant, which is $300" Updated January 24, 2026. |
| Authority Dental4 | $150 to $450 | High end | "you may be able to get away with scaling and root planing. Costs range from $150 up to $450." Updated February 05, 2026. |
Does an office near you publish a fee for a deep cleaning?
Piedmont Dental does not publish a fee for a deep cleaning. The front desk can tell you whether the office does it and quote a fee. Until an office publishes one with this site, the national range above is the best guide, and any office should give you its fee before treatment starts.
Does insurance change the cost of a deep cleaning?
Every figure on this page is the cost without insurance. A dental plan usually pays part of a deep cleaning; how much depends on the plan, the yearly maximum and any waiting period, so ask the office to check your benefits before treatment starts.
What these numbers do and do not includeEach fee is for one procedure on one tooth, not the whole visit. An exam comes first, and whatever the tooth needs after that, a filling, an extraction, a crown, is its own line. The fee can also move with what the dentist finds once they are looking at the tooth: a cavity that looked small on the x-ray can need a bigger filling, and an extraction that looked simple can turn surgical. Treat this as a starting point. The exact number for your visit is confirmed before any treatment starts.
Can you pay for a deep cleaning over time?
Many offices take payment plans or financing such as CareCredit, a medical credit card; terms vary, so read them before you sign. Piedmont Dental lists cash, check, all major credit cards and CareCredit on its payment options page, and says it has no in-house membership plan. Ask the office for one written price for a deep cleaning before you choose how to pay.
Dental deep cleaning cost in Rock Hill, SC
No Rock Hill office publishes a fee for a deep cleaning with this site yet, so the national range of $200 to $450 per quadrant is the guide. Piedmont Dental on 1562 Constitution Blvd #101 can quote its own fee by phone.
Dental deep cleaning cost in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte has no separate cited figure, so the national range of $200 to $450 per quadrant applies there too. The nearest office that publishes exact fees with this calculator is Piedmont Dental in Rock Hill, SC, about 22 miles from uptown Charlotte in a straight line.
Common questions about dental deep cleaning cost
Is the price for the whole mouth?
No. It is per quadrant, one quarter of the mouth. A deep cleaning typically costs $200 to $450 per quadrant without insurance in 2026, from one published source. If all four need it, multiply by four.
How long does a deep cleaning last?
The cleaning treats the disease, but gums need regular maintenance cleanings after it, often every three or four months, to keep it from coming back.
Is scaling of teeth painful?
The area is numbed, so most people feel pressure rather than pain. Gums can be sore for a few days after.
Related procedures
Sources
- Authority Dental, national: Average $200; range $150 to $300. "Preventive, 1 to 3 teeth per quadrant $200 $150-$300" Page: Updated January 24, 2026. Read Nov 13, 2026.
- Authority Dental, national: Average $300; range $200 to $450. "Preventive, 4 or more teeth per quadrant $300 $200-$450" Page: Updated January 24, 2026. Read Nov 13, 2026.
- Authority Dental, national: Average $300. "This calculation is based on the average price of this treatment per quadrant, which is $300" Page: Updated January 24, 2026. Read Nov 13, 2026.
- Authority Dental, national: $150 to $450. "you may be able to get away with scaling and root planing. Costs range from $150 up to $450." Page: Updated February 05, 2026. Read Nov 13, 2026.
Ranges updated Nov 13, 2026. How we build ranges.