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Dental exam and cleaning cost in North Texas

A full exam checks your teeth, gums and bite. A cleaning removes plaque and tartar that brushing misses.

Participating practices: Sonría Dentista of Arlington, Sonría Dentista of Grand Prairie, Sonría Dentista of Commerce and Sonría Dentista of Paris.

How will you pay?

Prices at participating practices

Dental fees differ from one practice to the next. Each price below was set by that practice for that location. It is not a standard, average or typical price for exam and cleaning elsewhere. Where a practice has no public price, you can request an estimate from it.

Sonría Dentista of Arlington

Sonría DentistaAffiliated with MyDentalPrice

2024 Baird Farm Rd, Suite 100, Arlington, TX 76006

$79.99

Flat fee · Full exam

Verified Nov 3, 2026

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Dental exam and cleaning at Sonría Dentista of ArlingtonSet by Sonría Dentista for its Arlington location. Other practices set their own prices.Cash prices for patients paying without insurance unless marked otherwise. Using insurance, or Medicaid or CHIP where accepted? The office verifies your coverage and confirms your cost.
ServicePrice
Full examVerified by the practice Nov 3, 2026$79.99Flat fee
Teeth cleaningVerified by the practice Nov 3, 2026$89Flat fee
  • Flat fee: A fixed fee at this practice for the service described.

Not a quote. Your dentist confirms your cost after an exam. How we show prices

Request estimateRequest appointmentCall (682) 284-1120

Sonría Dentista of Grand Prairie

Sonría DentistaAffiliated with MyDentalPrice

325 W Westchester Pkwy, Suite 300, Grand Prairie, TX 75052

$79.99

Flat fee · Full exam

Verified Nov 3, 2026

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Dental exam and cleaning at Sonría Dentista of Grand PrairieSet by Sonría Dentista for its Grand Prairie location. Other practices set their own prices.Cash prices for patients paying without insurance unless marked otherwise. Using insurance, or Medicaid or CHIP where accepted? The office verifies your coverage and confirms your cost.
ServicePrice
Full examVerified by the practice Nov 3, 2026$79.99Flat fee
Teeth cleaningVerified by the practice Nov 3, 2026$89Flat fee
  • Flat fee: A fixed fee at this practice for the service described.

Not a quote. Your dentist confirms your cost after an exam. How we show prices

Request estimateRequest appointmentCall (972) 262-5593

Sonría Dentista of Commerce

Sonría DentistaAffiliated with MyDentalPrice

2210 Live Oak St, Suite C, Commerce, TX 75428

$79.99

Flat fee · Full exam

Verified Nov 3, 2026

Dental implantsDenturesExtractionsEmergency dental careBraces and orthodonticsInvisalignMedicaid and CHIP, subject to verification
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Dental exam and cleaning at Sonría Dentista of CommerceSet by Sonría Dentista for its Commerce location. Other practices set their own prices.Cash prices for patients paying without insurance unless marked otherwise. Using insurance, or Medicaid or CHIP where accepted? The office verifies your coverage and confirms your cost.
ServicePrice
Full examVerified by the practice Nov 3, 2026$79.99Flat fee
Teeth cleaningVerified by the practice Nov 3, 2026$89Flat fee
  • Flat fee: A fixed fee at this practice for the service described.

Not a quote. Your dentist confirms your cost after an exam. How we show prices

Request estimateRequest appointmentCall (903) 246-4424

Sonría Dentista of Paris

Sonría DentistaAffiliated with MyDentalPrice

707 Lamar Ave, Suite L, Paris, TX 75460

$79.99

Flat fee · Full exam

Verified Nov 3, 2026

Dental implantsDenturesExtractionsEmergency dental careBraces and orthodonticsInvisalignTMJ and facial pain
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Dental exam and cleaning at Sonría Dentista of ParisSet by Sonría Dentista for its Paris location. Other practices set their own prices.Cash prices for patients paying without insurance unless marked otherwise. Using insurance, or Medicaid or CHIP where accepted? The office verifies your coverage and confirms your cost.
ServicePrice
Full examVerified by the practice Nov 3, 2026$79.99Flat fee
Teeth cleaningVerified by the practice Nov 3, 2026$89Flat fee
  • Flat fee: A fixed fee at this practice for the service described.

Not a quote. Your dentist confirms your cost after an exam. How we show prices

Request estimateRequest appointmentCall (903) 609-0567

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What the treatment is

At a full exam the dentist looks for cavities, gum disease, worn or cracked teeth, bite problems and signs of oral cancer, reviews your medical history, and talks through any treatment you need. A cleaning is usually done at the same visit.

New patients usually have a comprehensive exam. Returning patients have shorter periodic exams. A limited exam focuses on one problem, such as a toothache.

Which cleaning you need depends on your gums. A routine cleaning (prophylaxis) is for healthy gums or mild gingivitis. If the exam finds widespread inflammation or gum disease, a different cleaning may be recommended.

Why it may be recommended

  • Finding problems early, when treatment is usually simpler and less expensive.
  • Removing hardened tartar that you cannot remove at home.
  • Screening for gum disease and oral cancer.
  • How often you need visits depends on your risk; twice a year is common but not right for everyone.

Treatment types and variations

Tap a type to see when it is used and what to weigh. Your dentist recommends options after examining you.

Exams

Comprehensive examThorough first exam or exam after a long gap.
Codes to ask about
D0150
Periodic examRoutine recall exam for established patients.
Codes to ask about
D0120
Comprehensive periodontal examDetailed gum exam for patients with signs or a history of gum disease.
Codes to ask about
D0180
Limited (problem-focused) examFor a specific problem or emergency.
Codes to ask about
D0140

X-rays

BitewingsShow decay between back teeth and bone levels.
Codes to ask about
D0272, D0274
Full-mouth seriesA set of images showing every tooth and its roots, often for new patients.
Codes to ask about
D0210
Panoramic X-rayOne image of both jaws, often for wisdom teeth or dentures.
Codes to ask about
D0330
Single tooth (periapical)Shows the whole tooth including the root tip.
Codes to ask about
D0220

Cleanings

Adult prophylaxisRoutine cleaning for healthy gums.
Codes to ask about
D1110
Child prophylaxisRoutine cleaning for children.
Codes to ask about
D1120
Cleaning with generalized inflammationFor moderate or severe gum inflammation without bone loss.
Codes to ask about
D4346
Full-mouth debridementRemoves heavy tartar so the dentist can complete an exam at a later visit.
Codes to ask about
D4355
Scaling and root planing or periodontal maintenanceFor gum disease with pocketing or bone loss. See the gum disease guide.
Codes to ask about
D4341, D4910

Materials and techniques

Hand and ultrasonic scalers
Remove tartar above and below the gumline.
Polish and fluoride
Polishing removes surface stain; fluoride may be applied for cavity risk.

Benefits, limitations and possible risks

Benefits

  • Early detection of problems.
  • Fresher, cleaner teeth.
  • A plan for any treatment, with priorities.

Limitations

  • A routine cleaning cannot treat established gum disease.
  • X-rays and exams find most, but not all, problems.

Possible risks

  • Mild gum tenderness after cleaning.
  • X-rays involve a very small radiation dose; dentists take them based on need.

What happens during treatment

  1. 1

    Health history

    Medications and health conditions affect dental care.

  2. 2

    X-rays as needed

    Based on your history and when you last had them.

  3. 3

    Cleaning

    The hygienist removes plaque and tartar and polishes the teeth.

  4. 4

    Exam

    The dentist checks teeth, gums, bite and soft tissues.

  5. 5

    Treatment plan

    Any findings are explained with options and costs.

Recovery and maintenance

  • Gums may be a little tender for a day.
  • Follow the recall interval your dentist recommends.

What affects the cost

X-rays
Whether X-rays are needed depends on your history and when you last had them.
Gum health
If the exam finds gum disease, a different type of cleaning may be recommended.
Type of exam
Comprehensive exams cost more than periodic exams.

Common additional charges

These are billed separately at many offices. Not every patient needs them.

X-raysBitewings, full series or panoramic.
FluorideOften separate for adults.
Different cleaning typeD4346, debridement or deep cleaning instead of a routine cleaning.

Procedure fee or total case cost?

A checkup visit total is usually the exam, any X-rays and the cleaning. Any treatment found is planned and priced separately.

Paying with insurance, without insurance, or with Medicaid/CHIP

With insurance

Most plans cover exams and routine cleanings as preventive care, often twice a year. Send your insurance information to the office to check.

Without insurance

Without insurance you pay the office's fee for the exam and the cleaning.

Medicaid and CHIP

Texas Medicaid and CHIP cover checkups and cleanings for eligible children. The office verifies eligibility.

Accepted at Arlington, Grand Prairie, and Commerce, subject to eligibility and plan verification.

Alternative treatments

Alternatives depend on your teeth and health. Ask your dentist to explain the trade-offs of each option, including doing nothing.

No real alternative
Home care is essential but cannot remove tartar or detect hidden problems.

Codes to ask your insurer about

Insurers price treatment by ADA CDT procedure code. The office confirms the exact code for your treatment; labels here are plain-English summaries.

D0150Comprehensive oral evaluation
D0120Periodic oral evaluation
D0180Comprehensive periodontal evaluation
D0140Limited oral evaluation, problem focused
D0210Full-mouth series of X-rays
D0274Bitewing X-rays, four images
D0272Bitewing X-rays, two images
D0330Panoramic X-ray
D1110Prophylaxis (routine cleaning), adult
D1120Prophylaxis, child
D4346Scaling with generalized moderate or severe gum inflammation, full mouth
D4355Full-mouth debridement to allow an exam at a later visit

Questions to ask your dentist

  • Do I need X-rays at this visit?
  • Is a routine cleaning right for me, or do you recommend something else? Why?
  • How often should I come in?

Frequently asked questions

How much does a dental exam and cleaning cost?

Prices on these pages are cash prices for patients without insurance. With insurance, the office verifies your coverage.

Why was I told I need a different cleaning?

If the gums show widespread inflammation, pocketing or bone loss, a routine cleaning is not enough. Ask to see your gum measurements and X-rays.

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