Dental costs in Birmingham, AL: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Birmingham.
Observed prices in Birmingham
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,119 – $5,401 | $4,913 | 37 | $4,913 – $6,335 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,871 – $5,469 | $4,691 | 38 | $4,691 – $6,335 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,413 – $1,950 | $1,702 | 50 | $1,702 – $2,289 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $862 – $1,288 | $1,060 | 50 | $1,060 – $1,834 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $882 – $1,099 | $1,022 | 50 | $1,022 – $1,372 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $876 – $1,108 | $1,021 | 52 | $1,021 – $1,370 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $817 – $1,276 | $973 | 51 | $973 – $1,614 | |
| Full lower denture | $715 – $1,072 | $960 | 47 | $960 – $1,174 | |
| Full upper denture | $750 – $1,093 | $954 | 48 | $954 – $1,189 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $739 – $931 | $864 | 48 | $864 – $1,094 | |
| Root canal, molar | $690 – $982 | $814 | 50 | $814 – $1,029 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $641 – $904 | $809 | 47 | $809 – $934 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $697 – $934 | $765 | 49 | $765 – $1,083 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $678 – $877 | $757 | 42 | $757 – $982 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $598 – $848 | $677 | 48 | $677 – $938 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $530 – $715 | $625 | 50 | $625 – $842 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $458 – $628 | $552 | 49 | $552 – $744 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $268 – $428 | $372 | 43 | $372 – $489 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $285 – $382 | $350 | 47 | $350 – $391 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $294 – $378 | $323 | 52 | $323 – $431 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $250 – $322 | $291 | 51 | $291 – $361 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $147 – $224 | $188 | 51 | $188 – $246 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $132 – $198 | $174 | 54 | $174 – $241 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $147 – $175 | $155 | 41 | $155 – $189 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $125 – $190 | $149 | 49 | $149 – $217 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $111 – $141 | $121 | 43 | $121 – $181 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $92 – $141 | $118 | 48 | $118 – $152 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $94 – $131 | $110 | 47 | $110 – $159 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $99 – $131 | $108 | 49 | $108 – $144 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $89 – $135 | $106 | 50 | $106 – $146 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $82 – $105 | $93 | 45 | $93 – $124 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $82 – $129 | $93 | 45 | $93 – $137 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $74 – $106 | $88 | 46 | $88 – $129 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $62 – $77 | $69 | 48 | $69 – $82 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $54 – $86 | $68 | 50 | $68 – $100 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $55 – $75 | $66 | 41 | $66 – $78 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $47 – $59 | $51 | 45 | $51 – $66 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $39 – $50 | $43 | 48 | $43 – $60 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $33 – $40 | $38 | 47 | $38 – $48 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $32 – $44 | $36 | 45 | $36 – $44 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $27 – $35 | $29 | 42 | $29 – $42 |
Birmingham compared with Alabama
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Birmingham and Alabama as a whole, 39 run above the state median and 2 below. The largest local saving is on Porcelain veneer (per tooth): $677 here against $686 statewide.
See the Alabama state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Birmingham
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 $1,598. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $4,659.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,871 | $5,469 | $1,598 | 38 |
| Full braces, adult | $4,119 | $5,401 | $1,282 | 37 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,413 | $1,950 | $537 | 50 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $817 | $1,276 | $459 | 51 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $862 | $1,288 | $426 | 50 |
| Full lower denture | $715 | $1,072 | $357 | 47 |
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 Birmingham
These are federally funded health centres in Birmingham. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ARMS Smith Middle School | 1124 Five Mile Rd | (205) 407-6900 |
| Behavioral Health Wellness Center | 3200 27th St N | (205) 322-8288 · Website |
| CHC - Roebuck | 628 Joseph Hollis Drive STE 300 | (205) 946-0725 |
| CHC - Woodlawn | 5720 1st Ave S | (205) 380-9455 · Website |
| Cahaba Medical Care - Ability Clinic | 200 Oslo Cir | (205) 944-3944 |
| Cahaba Medical Care - Birmingham Dental Office | 623 8th Ave W | (205) 545-7696 |
| Cahaba Medical Care - Ensley Office | 1925 Avenue E | (205) 788-5164 |
| Cahaba Medical Care - Hemphill Elementary | 714 12th St SW | (205) 791-5024 · Website |
| Cahaba Medical Care - Princeton | 801 Princeton Ave SW, Suite 505 | (205) 928-8430 · Website |
| Cahaba Medical Care - West End Office | 1308 Tuscaloosa Ave SW | (205) 679-6325 · Website |
| Cahaba Medical Care - Woodland Park | 873 Dennison Ave SW STE 102 | (205) 774-3309 |
| Christ Health Center Mobile Medical and Dental Unit #1 | 5720 1st Ave S | (205) 380-9455 · Website |
Alabama has 215 such sites statewide — see the Alabama page.
Other cities in Alabama
Alabama overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Birmingham practices are behind these figures?
Between 37 and 54 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Birmingham figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Birmingham dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Birmingham. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.