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A standard dental cleaning typically costs less than $100 and insurers pay for the preventive treatments, according to Fair Health, a national nonprofit corporation dedicated to bringing transparency to healthcare costs and health insurance information.
1 Dental insurance typically covers 100% of the cost of a teeth cleaning once or twice a year as necessary preventive care, but not more often -- and some plans may have a maximum amount they will pay for a cleaning, which can be less than what the dentist charges. CostHelper readers report paying $15-$50 for a standard teeth cleaning, exam and X-rays at a dental hygienist school (with some noting that their appointment took four hours). 2  WedMD lists factors to consider when choosing a dentist.