Dental cost guides

Realistic 2026 price ranges for every common procedure — what drives the price, what insurance typically pays, and honest ways to pay less.

23Procedures, cheapest first

Every price on one scale

  1. Cleaning routine cleaning $75–$250
  2. Extraction per tooth $75–$700
  3. Filling per filling $100–$600 , average $275
  4. Bonding per tooth $100–$600 , average $350
  5. Night guard custom, dentist-made $200–$800
  6. Whitening professional whitening $250–$1,000 , average $650
  7. Veneer per tooth $250–$2,500 , average $1,600
  8. Bone graft per graft site, simple socket $300–$1,200
  9. Gum graft per tooth $600–$1,200
  10. Deep cleaning full mouth, four quadrants $600–$1,600
  11. Dentures per arch $600–$8,000 , average $1,800
  12. Root canal per tooth, crown not included $700–$1,800
  13. Crown per tooth, without insurance $800–$2,500 , average $1,300
  14. Wisdom teeth all four, with sedation $1,000–$4,000
  15. Bridge traditional 3-unit bridge $1,500–$5,000 , average $3,500
  16. Invisalign Express total treatment $1,800–$3,500 , average $2,500
  17. Sleep apnea appliance custom, dentist-fitted $1,800–$3,500
  18. Single implant complete single implant $3,000–$4,500 , average $3,750
  19. Invisalign comprehensive treatment $3,000–$8,000 , average $5,000
  20. Braces full course of treatment $3,000–$13,000 , average $5,000
  21. Veneers, full set six to ten porcelain veneers $10,000–$20,000
  22. All-on-4 per arch $12,000–$25,000 , average $18,000
  23. Full mouth implants both arches, fixed $24,000–$50,000

Typical U.S. range without insurance. Dot = average where the guide publishes one. Log scale: each gridline is 10× the last.

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Restorative Dentistry

Restorative Dentistry

Dental Bridge Cost: What You'll Really Pay in 2026

$3,500 $1,500 – $5,000 for a traditional 3-unit bridge Restorative Dentistry

Dental Crown Cost: What You'll Really Pay in 2026

$1,300 $800 – $2,500 per tooth without insurance Restorative Dentistry

Dental Crown Materials Compared: Cost, Pros & Cons (2026)

$800 – $2,500 per crown PFM cheapest · zirconia & all-ceramic priciest · gold longest-lasting Restorative Dentistry

Dental Filling Cost: Prices by Material for 2026

$200 – $350 $100 – $600 depending on material & size Restorative Dentistry

Dental Implant vs. Bridge: Cost, Lifespan & How to Choose (2026)

Implant $3,000 – $4,500 · Bridge $1,500 – $5,000 Bridge is cheaper today; the implant is usually cheaper per year Restorative Dentistry

Dental Implants vs. Dentures: Cost & Honest Comparison (2026)

Dentures $600 – $8,000 · Fixed implants $12,000 – $25,000 Snap-in overdentures sit between them at $6,000 – $15,000 Restorative Dentistry

Flipper Tooth Cost: What a Dental Flipper Is and What It Costs in 2026

$300 – $500 for one tooth $500 – $1,500 for several teeth or a flexible base Restorative Dentistry

How Much Do Dentures Cost? Real 2026 Prices by Type

$1,800 $600 – $8,000 per arch depending on quality tier Restorative Dentistry

Root Canal Cost: What You'll Really Pay in 2026

$700 – $1,800 Front tooth cheapest, molar most expensive — plus a crown

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry

Composite Dental Bonding Cost: Per-Tooth Prices for 2026

$300 – $400 per tooth $100 – $600 for spot repairs · $250 – $1,500 for full composite veneers Cosmetic Dentistry

Professional Teeth Whitening Cost: In-Office vs. Take-Home (2026)

$650 in-office · $400 take-home $250 – $1,000 depending on method Cosmetic Dentistry

Teeth Whitening Cost: Every Option Priced for 2026

$650 $20 – $1,000 depending on method Cosmetic Dentistry

Tooth Bonding Cost: Per-Tooth Prices for 2026

$300 – $400 $100 – $600 per tooth Cosmetic Dentistry

Turkey Teeth: What They Are, What They Cost and What Goes Wrong

$200 – $550 / tooth $4,000 – $11,000 for 20 teeth, before flights Cosmetic Dentistry

Veneers Before & After: Realistic Results, Costs & What to Expect (2026)

Dramatic, permanent change 6 – 10 teeth · $10,000 – $20,000 porcelain · 2 – 3 visits Cosmetic Dentistry

Veneers Cost: Per Tooth & Full Set Prices for 2026

$1,600 / tooth $250 – $2,500 per tooth depending on material Cosmetic Dentistry

Veneers vs. Crowns (Caps): Cost & Differences Compared (2026)

Both ~$800 – $2,500 Veneers: cosmetic, cover the front · Crowns: structural, cover the whole tooth

Orthodontics

Orthodontics

How Much Do Braces Cost? Every Type Priced for 2026

$5,000 $3,000 – $13,000 depending on type Orthodontics

Invisalign Before & After: Realistic Results by Case Type (2026)

Visible in 2 – 3 months Full result in 6 – 18 months, $3,000 – $8,000 Orthodontics

Invisalign Cost: The Complete 2026 Price Guide

$5,000 $3,000 – $8,000 for comprehensive treatment Orthodontics

Invisalign Express Cost: Prices, Who Qualifies & Alternatives (2026)

$2,500 $1,800 – $3,500 total treatment

Oral Surgery

Oral Surgery

Dental Bone Graft Cost: Prices by Type for 2026

$300 – $1,200 (simple socket) Up to $3,000+ for major grafts & sinus lifts Oral Surgery

Frenectomy Cost: Tongue-Tie and Lip-Tie Release Prices for 2026

$500 – $1,500 $3,000 – $6,000+ in a surgery center or hospital under general anesthesia Oral Surgery

Gum Graft Cost: Prices per Tooth & Full Mouth for 2026

$600 – $1,200 per tooth $1,000 – $3,000+ for multiple teeth in one session Oral Surgery

Molar Extraction Cost Without Insurance: Real 2026 Prices

$150 – $700 per molar Simple $150–$400 · Surgical $250–$700 Oral Surgery

Tooth Extraction Cost: Simple vs. Surgical Prices for 2026

$75 – $700 per tooth Simple pull cheapest, surgical/impacted most expensive Oral Surgery

Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost: With & Without Insurance (2026)

$1,000 – $3,000 $75 – $700 per tooth, $1,000 – $4,000 for all four with sedation Oral Surgery

Wisdom Teeth Removal Without Insurance: Real 2026 Costs & How to Pay Less

$1,000 – $4,000 $200 – $700 per tooth self-pay

Dental Implants

Dental Implants

Affordable Dental Implants: 9 Real Ways to Save in 2026

$1,500 – $2,800 vs. $3,000 – $4,500 at typical U.S. private practices Dental Implants

All-on-4 Dental Implants Cost: What You'll Really Pay in 2026

$18,000 $12,000 – $25,000 per arch in the U.S. Dental Implants

Cheap Dental Implants: Every Low-Cost Option Compared (2026)

$500 – $2,500 vs. $3,000 – $4,500 at typical U.S. private practices Dental Implants

Dental Implant Cost: The Complete 2026 Price Guide

$3,750 $3,000 – $4,500 including post, abutment & crown Dental Implants

Dental Implants in Mexico: Cost, Safety & How to Do It Right (2026)

$1,200 $750 – $1,800 complete (vs. $3,000 – $4,500 in the U.S.) Dental Implants

Dental Implants in Turkey: Cost, Packages & What to Know (2026)

$800 $500 – $1,200 complete (vs. $3,000 – $4,500 in the U.S.) Dental Implants

Free Dental Implants: Programs, Grants & What Actually Exists (2026)

Rarely — but real programs exist Clinical trials, VA benefits, donated-care networks, medical coverage Dental Implants

Full Mouth Dental Implants Cost: 2026 Prices for Every Option

$24,000 – $50,000 $12,000 – $90,000+ depending on the approach Dental Implants

Full Mouth Dental Implants Without Insurance: 2026 Costs

$24,000 – $50,000 $12,000 – $30,000 for snap-in overdentures Dental Implants

Snap-In Dentures Cost: Implant Overdenture Prices for 2026

$6,000 – $15,000 per arch $6,000 – $9,000 for a lower on two implants · $10,000 – $15,000 on four

General Dentistry

General Dentistry

Deep Cleaning Teeth Cost: Scaling & Root Planing Prices (2026)

$150 – $400 per quadrant $600 – $1,600 for the full mouth (4 quadrants) General Dentistry

Dental Emergency: What to Do When You Can't Afford a Dentist

$150 – $400 Exam + X-ray $50–$200 · extraction $75–$700 · abscess drainage $200–$800 General Dentistry

Dental Sealants Cost: Price per Tooth for Kids and Adults in 2026

$30 – $65 per tooth $120 – $260 for the four first permanent molars General Dentistry

Dental Second Opinion: When to Get One and How

$50 – $200 Often free at practices offering complimentary consultations General Dentistry

Dental X-Ray Cost: Prices by Type Without Insurance in 2026

$40 – $100 $75 – $250 for a full-mouth series or panoramic · $200 – $500 for a 3D scan General Dentistry

Dentist Without Insurance: How to Afford Care in 2026

Cleaning $75–$250 · Filling $150–$450 Debt-free options can cut costs 40–60% General Dentistry

Night Guard Cost: Dentist vs. Store vs. Online (2026)

$200 – $800 custom $15 (OTC) to $800 (custom dentist-made) General Dentistry

Sleep Apnea Mouth Guard Cost: Custom Appliances vs. Snoring Mouthpieces (2026)

$1,800 – $3,500 $50 – $150 for an over-the-counter snoring mouthpiece; up to $5,000 for a custom device in the most expensive cities General Dentistry

Teeth Cleaning Cost: Dental Cleaning Prices With & Without Insurance (2026)

$75 – $250 $130 – $400 with exam & X-rays included