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Estimate Dental Procedure Costs

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Estimate out-of-pocket costs for common dental procedures with and without insurance. Compare costs by procedure type.

📅 Updated April 2026 ✅ Formula verified 📖 4 min read 🆓 Free · No sign-up

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Common Dental Procedure Costs (2026)
Saving Money on Dental Care

Common Dental Procedure Costs (2026)

Cleaning & exam: $75-250 (usually covered 100% by insurance). Composite filling: $150-400. Crown: $800-1,700. Root canal: $700-1,500 (front tooth cheaper, molar more expensive). Extraction: $150-400 (simple), $225-600 (surgical). Dental implant: $3,000-6,000 per tooth (implant + abutment + crown). Braces: $3,000-8,000. Wisdom teeth (all 4): $1,500-3,000.

Saving Money on Dental Care

Dental schools: 30-60% cheaper than private practice — work done by supervised students. Dental discount plans: Not insurance — membership programs offering 15-50% off procedures ($80-200/year). Community health centers: Sliding-scale fees based on income. Dental tourism: Mexico and Costa Rica offer procedures at 50-70% of US prices. Prevention: A $200 annual cleaning budget prevents $5,000+ restorative procedures — floss daily, brush twice, and get regular cleanings.

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Dental cost calculator searches have $8-20 CPC because dental practices and insurance companies advertise aggressively on these terms. Users are in a high-intent buying decision and spend significant time comparing costs across procedures.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a dental implant cost?▾

A single dental implant costs $3,000-6,000 total (implant post: $1,500-2,500, abutment: $500-1,000, crown: $1,000-2,500). Dental insurance typically covers 50% up to the annual maximum ($1,000-2,000). Full-mouth implants (All-on-4) range from $15,000-30,000 per arch.

Does dental insurance cover crowns?▾

Most dental insurance covers crowns at 50% after deductible, classified as a "major" procedure. On a $1,200 crown with a $50 deductible, insurance pays approximately $575, leaving you with $625 out-of-pocket. However, most plans have an annual maximum of $1,000-2,000 — if you have already used benefits that year, coverage may be limited.

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