Yellow teeth, bad breath and toothache may require a visit to the dentist for oral prophylaxis. Find out the latest price of teeth cleaning in clinics.
Oral Prophylaxis
Note that teeth cleaning and oral prophylaxis are the same so the price may range from Php 700 to Php 1,500 or more. In some cases, the price may be higher for cleaning procedures that involve tooth pasta application.
Price of Teeth Cleaning
The price of teeth cleaning in dental clinics in the Philippines is from Php 700 to Php 1500 based on severity.
Dental clinics may charge differently when it comes to teeth cleaning. Usually, they will provide only a partial quote for oral prophylaxis.
Actual prices may depend on the following factors:
- Difficulty of cleaning (plaque, tartar, discoloration, stains)
- Medication
- Existing infections and cavities
Read: Root Canal Cost
Price for Kids
Children and kids may have their teeth cleaned by a pediatric dentist. The service is usually standard but may be a little more expensive than regular oral prophylaxis for adults. In some dental clinics, oral prophylaxis for kids may start from Php 1,000 and above.
Additional Services
Some dental cleaning services may also include tongue scraping. This process will help clean the tongue to maintain fresh breath and reduce the presence of germs. The overall price may include an additional fee of about Php 300 to Php 500.
Tooth X-ray Price
Deep scaling may also be availed with an additional charge of about Php 1,500 or more per quadrant. A dental x ray may also be necessary if you have problems such as infections, cavities and tooth alignment issues.
More: Panoramic X Ray Cost
Dental Clinics
You may proceed to a nearby dental clinic in your area to have teeth cleaning services. However, major hospitals have their dedicated dental clinic departments where you can avail oral prophylaxis.
See: Hospital List Nearby
Cheap Teeth Cleaning
Some government hospitals may charge lower rates for teeth cleaning. On the other hand, there are regular programs that provide free oral prophylaxis. Stay tuned with your local health facility for the schedule of the free dental service in your area.
HMO Free Service
Some health cards from HMO companies may include oral prophylaxis in their packages. Depending on your plan, this dental service may be availed on a yearly basis. You may then use your HMO health card if it includes teeth cleaning as one of your benefits.
References: Colgate, Healthline
Last Updated on March 16, 2024 by Medical Pinas
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