The average cost of a scaling and root planing treatment in Colorado is roughly $240 per quadrant – which is decent considering the national average ranges from $185 to $444. That said, there’s a lot more that goes into the final price of scaling and root planing treatments. The severity of your gum disease will be a big determining factor in how much you can expect to spend, for example, and options like dental insurance and membership plans can help you save money.
Basically, there isn’t a set price for scaling and root planing treatments. But this post can still give you a sense of the costs involved! Keep reading for more information.
Factors That Can Affect Your Costs
As stated earlier, the severity of your gum disease will be important for your cost estimates. So you’d probably like to know what kinds of things your dentist is considering! Here’s a simple list:
- How much the gum disease has spread throughout your mouth
- How many rounds of therapy you’ll need to restore your oral health
- Whether you’ll require preliminary treatments
Note that preventive scaling (treatment that aims to stop gum disease in its tracks) is often charged per quadrant, while therapeutic scaling is charged per whole mouth.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Scaling and Root Planing?
If you have dental insurance, you’re in luck! Most plans cover at least 50% of the costs associated with scaling and root planing treatments.
You should still double-check the specifics of your policy, though. Every plan is a bit different, and you might have to meet certain criteria before your benefits will take effect. Remember that your dental team can help you review your plan, too, and will make sure you get the most coverage possible.
Other Ways to Save
If you don’t have dental insurance, your dentist may offer other ways to save money on your scaling and root planing. Here are a few examples of popular options:
- In-house savings plan. Some practices have their own membership plans that are similar to dental insurance. For an annual or monthly fee, you’ll receive discounts on various services – without waiting periods or deductibles.
- Flexible financing. If your dentist is partnered with reliable organizations like CareCredit and Cherry, they can help you set up a monthly payment plan with little-to-no interest.
If you’re concerned about affording a scaling and root planing in Lakewood, give your dentist a call. They’ll gladly go over your expected expenses and will do their best to work with your budget!
About the Practice
Our dentists at Lakewood Complete Dentistry are wholly dedicated to providing patients with quality dental care. Part of means being transparent about treatment costs and doing whatever possible to help patients work within their budgets. If you need a scaling and root planing, you’ll be glad to know that we happily accept dental insurance, and are able to offer an in-house savings plan and flexible financing. Give us a call at 303-238-2800, and let us know which option works best for you!