Dry mouth, also called xerostomia (ZEER-oh-STOH-mee-ah), is the condition of not having enough saliva, or spit, to keep the mouth wet. Dry mouth can happen to anyone occasionallyâfor example, when nervous or stressed. However, when dry mouth persists, it can make chewing, eating, swallowing and even talking difficult.
However, in cases where inflammation or bleeding is present and the depth is above 4 mm, pockets begin to form as the bacteria make the gum tissue to pull away from the tooth. Deep cleaning is often dreaded and with a comprehensive dental process, a little apprehensive is understandable.
1 On average, a standard dental cleaning is going to range anywhere from $70 to $175 for a basic cleaning that does not include x-rays. 2  A deep cleaning is an extensive cleaning that is more in depth than a regular cleaning. 3  This cleaning can cost upwards of $150 to $450 per quadrant. Some policies may completely cover the cleaning, while others may require to pay your deductible. 2  According to this City-Data.com forum thread, users had stated that they paid anywhere from $75 to as much as $300 for a cleaning. 3  The cost of a basic cleaning greatly varied by geographical location.