Although a dentist and/or oral hygienist can perform a scale and root planing marin county california procedure, there are times when periodontal disease has developed to the point where having this procedure performed by a periodontist is advisable. Although this will likely mean the cost of the procedure will increase slightly, for many patients, knowing they are receiving optimal care from someone who is specialized in this field make the added costs worth it, especially if the procedure is being performed as part of a larger treatment plan.
Although your periodontist or dentist may have a flat rate for a scale and root planing procedure, there are additional factors that can impact your final bill, such as the cost of the initial examination, whether or not dental sedation is required, the location and reputation of your periodontist, whether or not antibiotic treatment is required following the procedure, and any additional procedures or follow up visits that are required.
Additional factors that can affect the cost of having a scaling and root planing procedure performed is what (if any) dental insurance plan you have and whether or not this procedure is covered under that plan. Finally, the severity of your case will have an impact in the final cost. The scale and root planing procedure may require cleaning one, multiple, or all four quadrants of your mouth. Patients who only require one or two quadrants to be deep cleaned can typically have this done in one visit, whereas patients with more severe cases may require that their entire mouth receive treatment, which will typically require that treatment occur over two visits or one longer visit. In either case, overall cost of treatment will be more.
Payment Options for Scale and Root Planing
The cost of medical and dental bills is a serious consideration for most people. Fortunately, there are several options available for patients who are concerned about the financial burden involved with having this or other procedures performed. If you are avoiding having a recommended dental procedure performed because of financial concerns, please review the following options.
Dental Insurance
Although every policy is different, most dental insurance plans will cover at least part of the costs of the scale and root planing procedures. Be sure to review your yearly maximums prior to confirming your appointment. It may also be helpful (if applicable) to have part of the procedure done towards the end of the year and the other part at the beginning of the next, as doing so will reset your maximums.
Financing Options
Another important thing to keep in mind if financial considerations are preventing you from scheduling an appointment is that most dental and periodontal clinics offer financing options that allow you to pay off the cost of the procedure in installments. Interest rates and amount of money required up front can vary, but this is a popular option for patients who require care, but for whom the financial impact is an important consideration.
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