Teeth cleaning, adult cost in Ohio
In Ohio, 8 hospitals publish a cash price for routine teeth cleaning (prophylaxis), adult or teen: from $36.75 to $85.50, with a median of $48.75. The lowest price is at Metrohealth System (Cleveland). 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 Ohio, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metrohealth System lowest Cleveland · Cleveland, OH Prophylaxis - Adult | $36.75 | $105.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Akron General Medical Center Akron · Akron, OH PROPHYLAXIS-ADULT PARTIAL MOUTH | $48.75 | $75.00 | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital Canton · Canton-Massillon, OH PROPHYLAXIS-ADULT PARTIAL MOUTH | $48.75 | $75.00 | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| The Union Hospital Association Dover · New Philadelphia-Dover, OH PROPHYLAXIS-ADULT PARTIAL MOUTH | $48.75 | $75.00 | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland · Cleveland, OH PROPHYLAXIS-ADULT PARTIAL MOUTH | $48.75 | $75.00 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Pr Prophylaxis - Adult|By Midlevel | $70.45 | $138.14 | — source file |
| Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron Akron · Akron, OH PR DENTAL PROPHYLAXIS ADULT | $72.00 | $120.00 | Nov 11, 2025 source file |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus · Columbus, OH PROPHYLAXIS - ADULT | $85.50 | $95.00 | Apr 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | 2 | $48.75 | $60.38 |
| Cleveland, OH | 2 | $36.75 | $42.75 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | 1 | $48.75 | $48.75 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 1 | $70.45 | $70.45 |
| Columbus, OH | 1 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| New Philadelphia-Dover, OH | 1 | $48.75 | $48.75 |
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
- 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
- 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.