Cost of teeth cleaning and whitening

Cleaning removes plaque and calculus with instruments or an ultrasonic scaler; whitening uses peroxide on suitable natural teeth. They are separate procedures, and whitening does not remove calculus or treat gum disease. The cost depends on whether you need routine cleaning, gum treatment, whitening, or repairs, plus the products, number of teeth, and clinical complexity involved.

Request an itemized plan separating examination, X-rays, scaling, polishing, whitening, desensitizing care, and any fillings or gum treatment. The final plan depends on deposits, gum measurements, existing restorations, and the whitening method.

Arrange care for bleeding gums, loose teeth, swelling, persistent bad breath, pain, or a dark tooth before cosmetic whitening. Active disease should be assessed before elective color treatment.

Ask what each line includes, whether polishing is included, which teeth can whiten, and whether existing restorations will need a separate color solution.