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.
This includes the cost of local anesthesia and follow visits. The cost for a regular dental cleaning, called prophylaxis, averages between $75 and $85, while the average cost for periodontal scaling and root planing (deep cleaning) is between $175 and about $900. Periodontal maintenance costs after undergoing periodontal treatment average $115.