Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry
4.9(756 reviews)
Located in Downtown Los Angeles
Open today: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Want a transparent breakdown of Dental Deep Cleaning (Scaling & Root Planing) costs in Los Angeles? Published dental prices are often limited, so a local estimated range can help you plan questions for a dentist. Review the estimate below before discussing fees with a licensed dentist. Los Angeles models as a higher-cost dental market in our data, so local provider fees may trend above the national baseline. For periodontal care, pricing can depend on quadrant count, depth of cleaning, maintenance visits, antimicrobial services, and specialist involvement. Because this estimate is usually lower than major restorative or implant care, small add-on fees can still change the final out-of-pocket amount.
For deep cleaning or scaling and root planing, ask whether the estimate is per quadrant, per visit, or full mouth so the total cost range is clear.
Want more context before comparing local estimates? See our national Deep Cleaning cost guide with city-level ranges, cost factors, and methodology.
View Deep Cleaning Cost guideBased on our analysis of 15 local clinics, dentists in Los Angeles hold an average rating of 4.6/5 stars across 9,334+ verified patient reviews.
Located in Downtown Los Angeles
Open today: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Located in Downtown Los Angeles
Open today: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Located in Central LA
Open today: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Located in Downtown Los Angeles
Open today: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Located in South Los Angeles
Open today: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Periodontal estimates can vary by number of quadrants, depth of cleaning, maintenance schedule, antimicrobial services, specialist involvement, and follow-up visit fees. Because Los Angeles models as a higher-cost market, local overhead and provider fees may have a larger effect on the final written estimate. Your dentist's official quote may differ from this educational estimate.
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This page uses a city-level pricing model based on baseline procedure ranges and local cost multipliers. Your quote may be higher or lower because only a licensed dentist can evaluate your specific circumstances, treatment plan, and billing details.
Some dental offices offer third-party financing or in-house payment arrangements, but terms vary by provider and applicant. For periodontal estimates, compare whether the quote is per quadrant, per visit, or full mouth so the total range is clear.
Consider requesting another estimate if the quoted price is far outside the typical higher-cost market range, if the written estimate does not clearly list included services, or if you want to compare provider fees before making a non-urgent financial decision. For a lower-range dental estimate like this, ask whether exams, X-rays, materials, or follow-up items are separate.
Last updated: May 2026.
TrueDentalCosts provides educational cost estimates only. It is not a dental office, healthcare provider, insurer, or medical advice service. Prices are estimated ranges and may vary based on your dentist, location, insurance plan, procedure complexity, and individual circumstances. Always consult a licensed dentist for diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and an official quote.
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