Price guide · 스케일링
How Much Does Scaling Cost in Apgujeong and Gangnam?
With NHIS, scaling costs about 13,000 to 18,000 KRW out of pocket at a dental clinic, and a second cleaning in the same calendar year is 50,000 to 100,000 KRW.
Price snapshot
- Treatment: Scaling (Teeth Cleaning)
- Korean name: 스케일링
- Options compared: 6
- VAT: Usually included in quoted cosmetic prices; ask
- Checked: October 2026
Scaling (Teeth Cleaning) prices by option
| Option | Typical KRW | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Insured full-mouth scaling, total fee | ₩43,940–₩43,950 | 2026 dental fee schedule; NHIS pays the rest |
| Copay at a dental clinic (30%) | ₩13,180 | Scaling fee only |
| Copay including exam fee, dental clinic | ₩18,000 | Approximate |
| Copay at a dental hospital | ₩20,000–₩25,000 | |
| Second scaling in the same year, non-covered | ₩50,000–₩100,000 | Full price |
| Root planing alongside gum treatment, per session copay | ₩10,000–₩20,000 |
At 1 USD = 1,325.06 KRW (YCharts reference rate for 23 October 2026, checked 28 October 2026), the NHIS copay of 13,180 to 18,000 KRW is about US$10 to US$14.
What changes the price
- NHIS enrollment and age 19 or over
- Whether this is your first insured scaling of the calendar year
- Clinic level (dental clinic, dental hospital, general hospital)
- Scaling done as part of gum treatment, which can be covered outside the yearly limit
What a quote usually includes
- Full-mouth scaling and polishing
Costs people forget
- Panoramic X-ray if the dentist needs one
- Gum treatment if pockets are deep
- Fluoride or air-polishing at some clinics
How to avoid overpaying
- NHIS enrollees should use the one insured scaling per calendar year; it resets on 1 January
- Visitors without NHIS pay the non-covered price, so ask for it when booking
- Book scaling before whitening so the gel works on clean enamel
Sources
- isclinic.co.kr: scaling cost 2026(checked 2026-10)
- Glasswallet: periodontal and scaling cost (2026 dental fee schedule)(checked 2026-10)
- isclinic.co.kr: gum treatment cost 2026(checked 2026-10)
Last reviewed October 2026. Prices change often; confirm with the clinic before booking. General information only, not medical advice. A doctor confirms what suits you at consultation.
Scaling (Teeth Cleaning) cost questions
What will I pay for a cleaning if I have NHIS?
About 13,000 KRW for the scaling itself at a dental clinic, or about 18,000 KRW including the exam fee.
I already had my insured cleaning this year. What does another cost?
A second scaling in the same calendar year is non-covered and typically 50,000 to 100,000 KRW.
Does the yearly limit reset on my birthday?
No. The one insured scaling per year resets on 1 January, regardless of when you had the last one.
Are dental hospitals more expensive for scaling?
Yes, the copay rate is higher, about 20,000 to 25,000 KRW.
Can gum disease treatment get me a covered cleaning even after the yearly one?
Scaling done as part of periodontal treatment can be covered outside the once-a-year rule. Your dentist decides if that applies.
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