What is the cost of Periodontal Treatments?

The cost for gum disease treatment varies with severity. A simple case of gingivitis may just need a routine cleaning and some focused instruction, which is relatively low cost and often covered well by insurance (most insurances cover cleanings). Scaling and root planing is more involved; typically it’s billed per quadrant of the mouth. Insurance often covers a portion of this under periodontal benefits, but there might be co-pays. Periodontal maintenance visits also usually have coverage on a more frequent schedule but can have co-pays each time. 

Advanced periodontal therapy (like surgeries or bone grafts) might require referral to a specialist (periodontist), and those costs are higher per site. However, consider that saving your teeth through periodontal treatment is usually more cost-effective in the long run than losing teeth and needing replacements like implants or dentures.