coliform bacteria. Coliforms Microbiology Any of a number of small, gram-negative, rod-shaped, facultative anaerobic bacteria which are used to monitor water pollution by feces.
Gum disease treatment costs may be as little as $500, or as much as $10,000, depending on the severity of the disease. The cost for a regular dental prophylaxis averages between $30 and $75, while the average cost for periodontal scaling and root planing is between $140 and $210.
1 Due to the latterâs specialization, his deep cleaning service can cost more than a general dentistâs. 2  For example, some dentists charge about $160 for periodontal cleaning, while some periodontists charge $265. For example, some dentists charge about $160 for periodontal cleaning, while some periodontists charge $265. 2  Meanwhile, there are dental students that offer the same scaling and root planing procedure at $75 per quadrant.