What professional cleaning costs
German statutory health insurers cover the cost of prevention only up to the age of 18.
A professional cleaning takes roughly 45 to 60 minutes. The cost usually lies between 80 and 120 euros, depending on the effort involved and on the practice.
What the insurer pays
German social law sets out which dental services the statutory insurers cover. Professional cleaning is not among them – it is a private service. Some insurers contribute voluntarily; ask before you book the appointment.
How it is billed
Three models are common: by treatment time, by number of teeth, or at a fixed price. Whether an air-polishing device is used can also affect the price. Ask for the scope beforehand – reputable practices state it unprompted.
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Frequently asked questions
Many German statutory insurers give a subsidy or reimburse part of it through bonus programmes. The amount differs from insurer to insurer – ask there before you make the appointment.
Billing follows the work involved: number of teeth, amount and hardness of the deposits, methods used. A dentition with few teeth and little calculus costs less than a complete one with firm deposits.
No. During supportive periodontal therapy the aftercare is covered by statutory insurance as long as it runs within the defined framework. Afterwards it becomes a private service again.