A deep clean below the gumline to treat early to moderate gum disease.
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Scaling & Root Planing in Turkey starts from $120, typically 50-70% less than equivalent private care in the UK or US. A deep clean below the gumline to treat early to moderate gum disease.
Pocket depth is the objective indicator for this treatment.
Sub-gingival calculus keeps inflammation running.
Above-gum cleaning cannot reach the root surface.
Done quadrant by quadrant under local anaesthetic — it is a clinical procedure, not the polish you get at a check-up.
| Sessions | 1-2 appointments |
|---|---|
| Time in Turkey | 3-4 days |
| Recovery | Sensitivity and some recession for 1-2 weeks |
| Expected lifespan | Requires 3-6 month maintenance thereafter |
Periodontal surgery takes over when pockets do not resolve; a routine hygiene clean is a different, shallower treatment.
| Treatment | Turkey | United Kingdom | Germany | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scaling & Root Planing | $120 – $150 | $336 – $504 | $300 – $456 | $384 – $576 |
*Ranges are approximate market orientation, gathered for comparison — not a guaranteed price from any specific provider. Your written quote confirms exact pricing for your case.
Send the records this decision actually turns on. Done quadrant by quadrant under local anaesthetic — it is a clinical procedure, not the polish you get at a check-up.
The plan should state 1-2 appointments and 3-4 days in writing before you book flights.
Deep cleaning below the gum line to remove calculus and smooth the root surface.
Sensitivity and some recession for 1-2 weeks Review milestones are agreed before you fly home.
For scaling & root planing specifically: Sensitivity and some recession for 1-2 weeks, and the realistic service life is Requires 3-6 month maintenance thereafter. Ask for the written aftercare plan and the remote follow-up schedule before you leave the clinic.
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See the procedure →See recovery timeline →Compare vs alternatives →See full cost breakdown →Done quadrant by quadrant under local anaesthetic — it is a clinical procedure, not the polish you get at a check-up.
1-2 appointments — 3-4 days. That schedule, not the marketing, is what decides whether a single trip is realistic for you.
Sensitivity and some recession for 1-2 weeks Expected service life: Requires 3-6 month maintenance thereafter.
Clinics reach for this when: pockets of 4-6 mm. Periodontal surgery takes over when pockets do not resolve; a routine hygiene clean is a different, shallower treatment.
Pockets over 6 mm often need surgical access as well. Continued smoking. No follow-up maintenance planned.
Periodontal surgery takes over when pockets do not resolve; a routine hygiene clean is a different, shallower treatment. Ask any shortlisted clinic to confirm in writing which of these applies to your case, plus their warranty and remote follow-up terms.
It is done under local anaesthetic. Afterwards the teeth feel sensitive for a week or two as the gums tighten.
Slightly, yes — the swelling that was hiding recession settles. That is a sign of healing, not damage.
A deep clean below the gumline to treat early to moderate gum disease. Every quote we forward is confirmed against your specific photos or reports before you travel, so you're not guessing which option fits.
For scaling & root planing, the quote should itemise every visit (1-2 appointments), the accommodation nights implied by 3-4 days, and the exact specification of what is used or measured. Anything omitted from that list is a cost you will meet later.
Ask for accreditation documents, the treating specialist's qualifications, and — specific to scaling & root planing — how many of these cases they perform each month. Volume in this exact procedure matters more than a general clinic credential.
Many dental cases are completed in a single 5-7 day trip; some need a short second visit once healing is complete — this is confirmed in your treatment plan before you travel.
Often yes, but the limiting factor is the schedule: 1-2 appointments and 3-4 days. Combining works when the other treatment fits inside that window without extending healing.
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The short version is above. Deep cleaning below the gum line to remove calculus and smooth the root surface. Done quadrant by quadrant under local anaesthetic — it is a clinical procedure, not the polish you get at a check-up.
Deep cleaning below the gum line to remove calculus and smooth the root surface. Done quadrant by quadrant under local anaesthetic — it is a clinical procedure, not the polish you get at a check-up. That single technical point is what separates scaling & root planing from the options next to it on this site, and it is the thing to confirm on your own scan or photographs before you compare prices.
Turkey's role here is volume, not a different procedure: high-throughput dental centres in Istanbul, Antalya and Izmir run this specific work weekly rather than occasionally, which is what standardises materials, planning and turnaround. The clinical steps are the same ones performed in the UK, Ireland, Germany or the US — what changes is overhead.
Plan for 1-2 appointments, with 3-4 days in Turkey. Anything that promises materially less than that for your case is worth a second read, because the schedule is dictated by biology and laboratory time, not by the clinic's calendar.
A properly run case is confirmed remotely first: your records are reviewed, the plan and the final price are fixed in writing, and only then do you book flights. If a clinic quotes scaling & root planing from a phone call without seeing images or results, the number on arrival is likely to move.
Candidacy for scaling & root planing depends on your case, not your country of departure.
Usually a good fit when:
Get a second opinion first if:
Sensitivity and some recession for 1-2 weeks Expected service life is Requires 3-6 month maintenance thereafter, and that figure assumes normal maintenance and review — it is a planning number, not a guarantee.
Write the follow-up plan down before you fly home: who reviews you remotely, on what schedule, and what happens if something needs adjusting. For scaling & root planing specifically, this matters more than any price difference between shortlisted clinics.
Three things move a scaling & root planing quote: the number of visits (1-2 appointments), how long you stay (3-4 days), and the specification of what is actually used or measured. Two quotes that differ by hundreds usually differ on one of those three, not on quality of care in the abstract.
Ask for the quote itemised, and ask specifically what is excluded — a package price that omits the second visit or a required preliminary step is not a lower price, it is an incomplete one.
Periodontal surgery takes over when pockets do not resolve; a routine hygiene clean is a different, shallower treatment.
Most patients who arrive certain about one option change their mind once a clinician has seen their records, and that is a good sign rather than a bad one. Ask each clinic to justify their recommendation against the alternative in one paragraph — the answer tells you a great deal about how they plan cases.
It is done under local anaesthetic. Afterwards the teeth feel sensitive for a week or two as the gums tighten.
Slightly, yes — the swelling that was hiding recession settles. That is a sign of healing, not damage.
Get the warranty terms and the remote follow-up policy in writing before booking. For scaling & root planing, ask specifically what is covered, for how long, and whether a return trip would be at your cost.