How much does a dental cleaning cost?
A dental cleaning costs from $650 Mexican pesos (MXN) at DentCare in Ciudad Camargo, Chihuahua. That covers removing tartar and plaque, polishing and a general check in a single visit. If tartar has moved below the gum line, the case needs a deep cleaning, quoted at the assessment.
Reference price
Dental cleaning
From $650 MXN
All prices are in Mexican pesos (MXN), not US dollars, and are reference prices: the exact cost for your case is given to you in writing at the assessment, before any treatment starts.
What changes the price
Whether tartar is below the gum
Once tartar sits under the gum line a deep cleaning is needed, sometimes by area and across more than one visit.
The state of your gums
With bleeding or marked inflammation we add gum treatment and a review visit to check that it improved.
What the cleaning includes
- Check of teeth and gums
- Ultrasonic removal of tartar and plaque
- Polishing of the surfaces
- Brushing and flossing guidance for your case
- Any decay or problem we find, with its cost
What waiting costs
Tartar that is not removed pushes the gum back and eventually reaches the bone holding the tooth, and that bone loss does not come back. A $650 MXN cleaning once a year is the cheapest part of dentistry; the expensive part is the fillings, root canals and crowns that show up when it is skipped.
Treatment is done by C.D. Jessica Vázquez, endodontics specialist, professional license 10837412. She speaks Spanish and English.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I have a cleaning?
Every six months for most people, or once a year with very good hygiene. If you smoke or your gums bleed when brushing, more often is better.
Does a cleaning hurt?
Usually not. There can be sensitivity if the gums are inflamed or there is a lot of tartar; deep cleanings are done with local anaesthetic.
Does a cleaning whiten my teeth?
It is not the same thing. A cleaning removes tartar, coffee and tobacco stains so teeth look brighter, but it does not change the natural shade of the tooth — that is whitening.
Can it be done with braces?
Yes, and it matters more than ever, because braces trap plaque. We clean around the appliances.