The short answer
A routine cleaning and checkup in Canada usually lands somewhere between CA$100 and CA$400, depending on what is included and how much cleaning you actually need. A first visit that bundles an exam, X-rays and a cleaning commonly runs CA$200 to CA$400+ because you are paying for several services at once.
What you are actually paying for
A cleaning appointment is really a few separate services, each with its own fee in the provincial fee guide:
- Exam (new-patient or recall checkup)
- X-rays, if due
- Scaling — charged in 15-minute 'units'; one to two units is typical, more if there is heavier tartar
- Polishing and fluoride
What moves the price
A few things push the number up or down:
- Province — each has its own suggested fee guide
- How long since your last cleaning — more buildup means more scaling units
- Whether X-rays are needed this visit
- New-patient vs recall exam
How insurance and the offer change the math
If you have private insurance, cleanings and exams are usually covered at 80–100% up to an annual maximum, and many clinics bill directly so you only pay any difference. The CDCP and NIHB also cover preventive care for those who qualify. And if you book a new-patient visit through SmileMatch, the campaign offer makes your first visit $100 and your second just $50, with a $50 Amazon gift card after the second appointment — so the out-of-pocket cost of getting back in the chair is clear before you go.