Teeth cleaning, adult cost in Colorado
In Colorado, 2 hospitals publish a cash price for routine teeth cleaning (prophylaxis), adult or teen: from $29.99 to $69.55, with a median of $49.77. The lowest price is at Denver Health and Hospital Authority (Denver). The highest price is 2.3× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code D1110. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Hospitals in Colorado, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Health and Hospital Authority lowest Denver · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO HC DENTAL PROPHY, ADULT | $29.99 | $85.68 | Apr 30, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital Colorado Aurora · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO PROPHY 13-20 Y.O. OR 12-20 Y.O. MC | $69.55 | $107.00 | Apr 17, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 2 | $29.99 | $49.77 |
What it is
This is a routine preventive teeth cleaning that removes plaque, tartar and stains from the teeth, usually done once or twice a year. It is for people with healthy gums or mild gum inflammation.
What the price covers
The fee covers the cleaning and polishing. The dental exam, X-rays and fluoride treatment are billed under their own codes.
Routine teeth cleaning (prophylaxis), adult or teen in other states
- Arizona$163.38
- Arkansas$93.18
- California$96.88
- Florida$92.95
- Georgia$150.00
- Illinois$107.90
- Louisiana$44.37
- Massachusetts$123.63
- Michigan$183.07
- Minnesota$369.00
- Missouri$66.75
- Nebraska$72.80
- Nevada$276.60
- New Jersey$142.64
- New York$152.50
- North Carolina$65.00
- Ohio$48.75
- Oregon$432.74
- Tennessee$27.84
- Texas$66.00
- Utah$165.54
- Washington$51,229.25
- Wisconsin$267.68
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.