Dental costs in Anniston, AL: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 38 treatments from dental practices located in Anniston.
Observed prices in Anniston
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $2,623 – $6,396 | $5,530 | 8 | $5,530 – $6,397 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,735 – $2,289 | $2,000 | 9 | $2,000 – $2,289 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $907 – $1,834 | $1,282 | 10 | $1,282 – $1,834 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $955 – $1,614 | $1,193 | 10 | $1,193 – $1,614 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $606 – $1,058 | $977 | 14 | $977 – $1,068 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $600 – $1,060 | $977 | 13 | $977 – $1,070 | |
| Full lower denture | $500 – $980 | $923 | 13 | $923 – $996 | |
| Full upper denture | $500 – $960 | $919 | 13 | $919 – $968 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $601 – $750 | $697 | 9 | $697 – $901 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $550 – $769 | $678 | 14 | $678 – $842 | |
| Root canal, molar | $560 – $960 | $614 | 14 | $614 – $985 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $437 – $809 | $600 | 14 | $600 – $938 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $452 – $889 | $598 | 13 | $598 – $900 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $425 – $707 | $479 | 13 | $479 – $807 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $344 – $621 | $442 | 14 | $442 – $674 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $293 – $360 | $350 | 10 | $350 – $378 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $288 – $348 | $295 | 13 | $295 – $354 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $251 – $306 | $275 | 13 | $275 – $324 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $140 – $202 | $161 | 13 | $161 – $229 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $72 – $160 | $144 | 13 | $144 – $228 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $125 – $160 | $140 | 8 | $140 – $181 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $71 – $209 | $134 | 14 | $134 – $241 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $94 – $112 | $109 | 9 | $109 – $171 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $97 – $130 | $109 | 9 | $109 – $136 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $50 – $120 | $107 | 13 | $107 – $121 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $86 – $103 | $102 | 9 | $102 – $119 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $90 – $112 | $102 | 10 | $102 – $119 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $77 – $139 | $96 | 9 | $96 – $145 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $75 – $106 | $91 | 9 | $91 – $109 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $73 – $89 | $86 | 9 | $86 – $136 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $71 – $80 | $74 | 11 | $74 – $100 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $58 – $70 | $68 | 10 | $68 – $75 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $49 – $70 | $60 | 9 | $60 – $75 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $40 – $50 | $48 | 9 | $48 – $52 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $36 – $49 | $40 | 10 | $40 – $51 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $28 – $34 | $33 | 10 | $33 – $40 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $30 – $38 | $33 | 13 | $33 – $38 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $26 – $29 | $29 | 8 | $29 – $34 |
Anniston compared with Alabama
Across the 38 treatments we can price in both Anniston and Alabama as a whole, 21 run above the state median and 17 below. The largest local saving is on All-ceramic crown: $598 here against $757 statewide.
See the Alabama state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Anniston
Every figure on this site is a distribution, not an average, so the gap between the cheaper and dearer end of the local market can be stated in dollars. On Full braces, teenager alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $3,773. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $6,853.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $2,623 | $6,396 | $3,773 | 8 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $907 | $1,834 | $927 | 10 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $955 | $1,614 | $659 | 10 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,735 | $2,289 | $554 | 9 |
| Full lower denture | $500 | $980 | $480 | 13 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $600 | $1,060 | $460 | 13 |
This is an argument for collecting itemised written quotes rather than accepting the first, particularly on the larger items — see how to read a treatment plan.
Lower-cost care in Anniston
These are federally funded health centres in Anniston. They charge on a sliding scale based on your income, which usually makes them the cheapest route if you are uninsured. The federal dataset does not record which sites provide dentistry — many do, but call first and ask specifically about dental services and sliding-scale eligibility.
| Health centre | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Anniston Quality Health Care | 1316 Noble St | (256) 236-0221 · Website |
| Calhoun Quality Health Care | 601 Leighton Ave | (256) 741-9455 · Website |
Alabama has 215 such sites statewide — see the Alabama page.
Other cities in Alabama
Alabama overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Anniston practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 14 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Anniston figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Anniston dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Anniston. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.