San Francisco median pricing for dental cleaning in 2026, built from local clinic fee schedules and dental insurance claims data.
Median clinic: $350 · +40% vs national
Representative imageA dental cleaning in San Francisco has multiple components. Understanding each helps you evaluate any quote.
| Component | Typical San Francisco range (per visit) |
|---|---|
| Routine prophylaxis cleaning | $100 – $300 |
| Oral exam | $50 – $150 |
| Diagnostic X-rays | $100 – $300 |
| Fluoride treatment | $50 – $50 |
| Deep cleaning per quadrant (if needed) | $200 – $500 |
| Neighborhood | Range | vs San Francisco avg |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Heights | $200 – $700 | +30% vs San Francisco average |
| Nob Hill | $200 – $700 | +25% vs San Francisco average |
| SoMa | $200 – $650 | +18% vs San Francisco average |
| Mission | $150 – $600 | +8% vs San Francisco average |
| Richmond | $150 – $550 | +0% vs San Francisco average |
| Sunset | $150 – $500 | -5% vs San Francisco average |
Representative imageCalifornia Medi-Cal (Denti-Cal) restored full adult dental benefits in 2018, covering most restorative and periodontal care. PPO plans (Delta Dental of California, Anthem, Cigna) cover 20–60% after the deductible.
Financing: Cherry, Sunbit, CareCredit, Alphaeon Credit and Affirm Dental are widely accepted in San Francisco.
Every 6 months for most adults. Patients with gum disease or heavy tartar buildup may need cleanings every 3–4 months.
No. Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) treats periodontal disease and costs 2–3× more per visit than routine prophylaxis.
Richmond and Sunset typically run 5% below the San Francisco metro average for dental cleaning. These areas have lower commercial rents, which clinics pass on in fees.
Find nearby dental clinics, confirm any consultation fee, and ask for an itemized estimate. Bring your insurance details and the questions above.
