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Preventive care in Seattle

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Seattle?

Routine cleanings in the Seattle area typically range $105–$165. With most PPO plans, preventive cleanings are often covered at or near 100%. We verify your benefits first so you know your actual cost before you sit down.

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How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Seattle?
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The quick answer

Here is what you will pay

Two things drive what you actually pay: the type of cleaning (routine vs. deep), and whether you have a PPO plan. Both are straightforward. The sections below explain each one.

The quick answer

With a PPO plan

Most PPO plans cover two preventive cleanings per year at or near 100%. Many patients pay little or nothing out of pocket for a routine cleaning. We verify your specific benefits before your visit and give you your exact number in advance.

Without insurance

A routine cleaning in the Seattle area typically runs $105–$165. A first visit that includes a comprehensive exam and X-rays commonly comes to $330–$415 before insurance. We confirm your exact cost before you sit down.

What affects teeth cleaning costs in Seattle?

The type of cleaning is the main driver. Insurance is the second. Here is how each one works.

Also called a prophylaxis. Removes plaque and tartar from tooth surfaces and just above the gumline. This is the standard twice-a-year cleaning for patients with healthy gums, and the one most PPO plans cover in full.

Also called scaling and root planing (SRP). Goes below the gumline to treat gum disease. It costs more because it is a treatment, requires local anesthesia, takes longer, and often needs more than one appointment. Priced per quadrant of the mouth.

New patient? Your first visit may be a bit more. A new-patient appointment typically includes a comprehensive exam and X-rays alongside the cleaning. That first visit commonly runs $330–$415 before insurance. We tell you the full cost when you book so nothing is a surprise at checkout.

• Routine cleaning
About routine cleanings →
• Deep cleaning
Why deep cleaning costs more →

Maintenance

  • Self-pay price, child–adult (2026) $105–$165
  • Self-pay price per quadrant (2026) $230–$275

With insurance vs. without

Your path depends on whether you have a PPO plan. Here is what to expect either way.

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With a PPO plan

Most PPO plans cover two preventive cleanings per year at or near 100%.

We verify your benefits before your visit and tell you exactly what your plan will cover and what, if anything, you will owe.

For most patients on a PPO, a routine cleaning costs little or nothing out of pocket.

Questions about your specific plan? Call us and we will look it up before you book.

Without insurance

A routine cleaning typically runs $105–$165. A first visit with a comprehensive exam and X-rays commonly runs $330–$415 before insurance.

We give you the full cost for your visit before you come in. No guessing at checkout.

We offer Cherry and CareCredit payment plans, plus an in-house membership starting at $20/month (children) or $25/month (adults) that covers two cleanings per year — no separate cleaning fee. See all options.

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Flexible ways to pay

If you are paying out of pocket or facing a larger treatment, we offer several options so cost doesn’t get in the way of care.

Split payments over 3, 6, 12, 18, or 24 months, with 0% APR available for those who qualify. Fast application — all you need is your state ID and mobile number. No hard credit check.

Interest-free payment plans for 6 and 12 months, for those who qualify.

• For patients without insurance, through Clerri
• Child Complete
• Ages 7–13
• $20 /month
• or $240/year
• Adult Complete
• Ages 14+
• $25 /month
• or $300/year
• Included in every plan
• 2 professional cleanings per year
• 2 regular exams per year
• 2 fluoride treatments per year
• X-rays
• 1 emergency exam
• 25% off additional treatments
Learn about our membership plans or call to enroll

Dental membership plans

  • Cherry Split payments over 3, 6, 12, 18, or 24 months, with 0% APR available for those who qualify. Fast application — all you need is your state ID and mobile number. No hard credit check.
  • CareCredit Interest-free payment plans for 6 and 12 months, for those who qualify.
FAQ

Common questions about cost

How much is a cleaning if I don’t have insurance?
A routine adult cleaning in the Seattle area typically runs $105–$165. If it is your first visit, a comprehensive exam and X-rays are included, and that first appointment commonly comes to $330–$415 before insurance. We give you the full cost before you book — call us and we will walk you through what to expect.
Does dental insurance cover teeth cleaning?
Yes, for most PPO plans. Preventive cleanings are one of the most consistently covered dental benefits, typically at or near 100% for two visits per year. Coverage varies by plan, which is why we verify your specific benefits before your visit and tell you exactly what you owe.
Why does a deep cleaning cost more than a regular cleaning?
They are different procedures. A routine cleaning maintains healthy gums by removing buildup above the gumline. A deep cleaning treats active gum disease by going below the gumline, requires local anesthesia, takes longer, and is usually done over two appointments. It is priced per quadrant of the mouth — typically $230–$275 per quadrant in the WA region — because the extent of gum disease varies.
Will I get a surprise bill?
We tell you the price before your visit. If you have insurance, we verify your benefits and give you your expected cost before you come in. If you are paying out of pocket, we give you the full total upfront. Nothing should arrive after the fact that you were not expecting.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. We work with Cherry (split payments over 3–24 months, with 0% APR available for those who qualify) and CareCredit (interest-free for 6 and 12 months). For patients without insurance, we also offer a dental membership plan through Clerri: $20/month for children (ages 7–13) and $25/month for adults (ages 14+), covering two cleanings, two exams, two fluoride treatments, X-rays, one emergency exam, and 25% off additional treatments.
How often will I need to pay for a cleaning?
Most patients come in twice a year, which lines up well with what most PPO plans cover. Patients with gum disease may need more frequent visits. Our team sets a schedule based on your situation and tells you in advance what to expect cost-wise.
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