Teeth cleaning, adult cost in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, 2 hospitals publish a cash price for routine teeth cleaning (prophylaxis), adult or teen: from $29.25 to $218.00, with a median of $123.63. The lowest price is at Boston Medical Center (Boston). The highest price is 7.5× 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 Massachusetts, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Medical Center lowest Boston · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH HC Prophylaxis-Adult 14+ | $29.25 | $65.00 | — source file |
| UMass Memorial Medical Center Worcester · Worcester, MA HC Prophylaxis Adult | $218.00 | $218.00 | Mar 26, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 1 | $29.25 | $29.25 |
| Worcester, MA | 1 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
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
- Colorado$49.77
- Florida$92.95
- Georgia$150.00
- Illinois$107.90
- Louisiana$44.37
- 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.