Dental costs in Gadsden, AL: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 36 treatments from dental practices located in Gadsden.
Observed prices in Gadsden
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,374 – $1,761 | $1,414 | 11 | $1,414 – $2,000 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $995 – $1,264 | $1,095 | 10 | $1,095 – $1,452 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $909 – $1,213 | $1,093 | 11 | $1,093 – $1,502 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,000 – $1,248 | $1,091 | 10 | $1,091 – $1,437 | |
| Full upper denture | $919 – $1,151 | $1,046 | 10 | $1,046 – $1,258 | |
| Full lower denture | $923 – $1,151 | $1,019 | 10 | $1,019 – $1,243 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $632 – $1,026 | $932 | 10 | $932 – $1,102 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $830 – $1,151 | $904 | 11 | $904 – $1,384 | |
| Root canal, molar | $623 – $984 | $899 | 10 | $899 – $1,107 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $697 – $1,045 | $853 | 10 | $853 – $1,208 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $751 – $929 | $844 | 9 | $844 – $935 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $600 – $908 | $722 | 8 | $722 – $916 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $650 – $785 | $708 | 12 | $708 – $875 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $459 – $710 | $656 | 10 | $656 – $776 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $578 – $780 | $638 | 14 | $638 – $856 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $295 – $386 | $380 | 9 | $380 – $420 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $244 – $342 | $318 | 9 | $318 – $354 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $162 – $245 | $228 | 10 | $228 – $252 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $171 – $197 | $178 | 14 | $178 – $223 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $148 – $190 | $174 | 10 | $174 – $191 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $125 – $177 | $162 | 8 | $162 – $189 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $115 – $155 | $150 | 10 | $150 – $163 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $104 – $154 | $136 | 10 | $136 – $176 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $108 – $136 | $119 | 12 | $119 – $144 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $90 – $140 | $116 | 14 | $116 – $158 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $108 – $130 | $115 | 13 | $115 – $155 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $82 – $128 | $111 | 10 | $111 – $139 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $83 – $118 | $108 | 10 | $108 – $128 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $77 – $115 | $102 | 8 | $102 – $116 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $71 – $95 | $75 | 14 | $75 – $100 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $58 – $81 | $74 | 10 | $74 – $84 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $54 – $74 | $69 | 10 | $69 – $78 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $42 – $63 | $54 | 10 | $54 – $65 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $31 – $45 | $42 | 10 | $42 – $46 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $41 – $51 | $42 | 13 | $42 – $59 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $27 – $40 | $33 | 10 | $33 – $45 |
Gadsden compared with Alabama
Across the 36 treatments we can price in both Gadsden and Alabama as a whole, 34 run above the state median and 2 below. The largest local saving is on Ceramic crown on an implant abutment: $904 here against $944 statewide.
See the Alabama state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Gadsden
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 All-ceramic crown alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $394. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,119.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-ceramic crown | $632 | $1,026 | $394 | 10 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,374 | $1,761 | $387 | 11 |
| Root canal, molar | $623 | $984 | $361 | 10 |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $697 | $1,045 | $348 | 10 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $830 | $1,151 | $321 | 11 |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $600 | $908 | $308 | 8 |
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 Gadsden
These are federally funded health centres in Gadsden. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Canterberry Family Practice | 502 N 27th St | (256) 546-0073 · Website |
| Gadsden Family and Student Health Solutions | 1216 Wilbanks Ave | (256) 439-6384 · Website |
| J.W. Stewart Neighborhood Health Center | 1409 Springfield Ave | (256) 439-6383 · Website |
| Procare - Colley Homes | 420 N 6th St | (256) 546-9907 · Website |
| Quality Health Express | 1411 Piedmont Cutoff | (256) 390-8474 · Website |
| Quality Health Express II | 1411 Piedmont Cutoff | (256) 295-2152 · Website |
| Quality of Life Health Complex | 1411 Piedmont Cutoff | (256) 492-0131 · Website |
| Roberta O. Watts Medical Center | 1020 Tuscaloosa Ave | (256) 546-4606 · Website |
Alabama has 215 such sites statewide — see the Alabama page.
Other cities in Alabama
Alabama overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Gadsden practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 14 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Gadsden figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Gadsden dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Gadsden. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.