{"id":1881,"date":"2024-02-10T02:22:08","date_gmt":"2024-02-10T00:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicallib.co.za\/health-info\/?p=1881"},"modified":"2024-02-10T02:22:17","modified_gmt":"2024-02-10T00:22:17","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-clean-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medicallib.co.za\/health-info\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-clean-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does it cost to clean your teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-66px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Teeth cleaning (or washing), also known as dental prophylaxis or dental cleaning, is an oral hygiene procedure that involves removing dental plaque, tartar, and other debris from the teeth and gum lining. The procedure helps or aims to prevent tooth decay, dental cavities, gum diseases (gingivitis and periodontitis), and other dental problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The price for cleaning (or washing) your teeth ranges from R500 to R1500 in <strong>South Africa<\/strong>, <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebusiness.ada.org\/Assets\/docs\/85994.pdf\" style=\"color: #3366ff;\">$75 to $200<\/a><\/span> in the <strong>United States<\/strong>, \u00a325 to \u00a385 in the <strong>United Kingdom<\/strong>, \u20b9500 to \u20b92000 in <strong>India<\/strong>, \u00a5100 to \u00a5500 in <strong>China<\/strong>, $100 to $400 in <strong>Canada<\/strong>, $200 to $400 in <strong>Australia<\/strong>, <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/germany\/comments\/8eubtx\/cost_of_dental_cleaning\/\" style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\u20ac50 to \u20ac150<\/a><\/span> in <strong>Germany<\/strong>, and AED 300 to AED 800 in <strong>Dubai<\/strong>. The exact cost can vary and will depend on your current location, age, type of cleaning, dentist experience, or your insurance coverage, if any. The expense of teeth cleaning may be fully or partially covered by your dental insurance plan. Speak with your dentist or dental insurance provider to find out more about the exact cost or insurance cover.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Teeth Cleaning procedure<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Teeth cleaning can be performed either by a dentist or an oral hygienist. The procedure for cleaning teeth typically involves five main steps: dental examination, scaling, polishing, flossing, and fluoride treatment. Deep cleaning is more expensive than regular or simple cleaning. this is due to the need for additional procedures such as scaling and root planning. In addition, it is time-consuming and may require two or more visits to the dentist.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">How frequent should you clean your teeth?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Regular cleaning of your teeth is crucial for maintaining healthy oral hygiene and keeping your teeth and gums healthy. Dentists recommend getting your teeth cleaned at least once or twice a year, even if they appear clean. This helps you maintain good oral hygiene. Also, it gives the dentist an opportunity to advise on any developing dental problem.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teeth cleaning (or washing), also known as dental prophylaxis or dental cleaning, is an oral hygiene procedure that involves removing dental plaque, tartar, and other debris from the teeth and gum lining. 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