Dental costs in Mobile, AL: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Mobile.
Observed prices in Mobile
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,652 – $3,995 | $3,823 | 15 | $3,823 – $4,393 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,482 – $3,809 | $3,687 | 15 | $3,687 – $4,316 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,162 – $1,552 | $1,350 | 22 | $1,350 – $1,801 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $799 – $1,095 | $944 | 22 | $944 – $1,144 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $834 – $1,112 | $942 | 17 | $942 – $1,510 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $807 – $1,095 | $938 | 22 | $938 – $1,167 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $786 – $1,055 | $888 | 20 | $888 – $1,456 | |
| Full lower denture | $625 – $981 | $793 | 24 | $793 – $1,127 | |
| Full upper denture | $628 – $1,052 | $774 | 22 | $774 – $1,140 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $624 – $890 | $724 | 22 | $724 – $954 | |
| Root canal, molar | $621 – $824 | $696 | 22 | $696 – $908 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $567 – $745 | $684 | 24 | $684 – $828 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $566 – $786 | $682 | 21 | $682 – $878 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $580 – $868 | $668 | 24 | $668 – $938 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $549 – $736 | $641 | 21 | $641 – $926 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $502 – $674 | $554 | 22 | $554 – $766 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $434 – $579 | $472 | 22 | $472 – $684 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $256 – $317 | $294 | 22 | $294 – $349 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $237 – $372 | $286 | 23 | $286 – $391 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $218 – $330 | $265 | 20 | $265 – $385 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $217 – $265 | $250 | 22 | $250 – $300 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $137 – $171 | $156 | 24 | $156 – $216 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $134 – $170 | $154 | 22 | $154 – $217 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $126 – $157 | $144 | 24 | $144 – $202 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $118 – $148 | $129 | 22 | $129 – $197 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $78 – $117 | $104 | 22 | $104 – $143 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $92 – $116 | $103 | 22 | $103 – $153 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $78 – $100 | $90 | 22 | $90 – $118 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $83 – $106 | $90 | 22 | $90 – $140 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $80 – $94 | $86 | 22 | $86 – $145 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $79 – $92 | $85 | 21 | $85 – $101 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $75 – $91 | $80 | 22 | $80 – $103 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $64 – $81 | $71 | 22 | $71 – $99 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $49 – $68 | $56 | 24 | $56 – $73 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $49 – $73 | $55 | 19 | $55 – $79 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $41 – $56 | $45 | 24 | $45 – $76 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $38 – $47 | $41 | 21 | $41 – $60 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $35 – $43 | $37 | 21 | $37 – $54 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $29 – $33 | $31 | 24 | $31 – $38 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $26 – $32 | $28 | 23 | $28 – $43 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $21 – $27 | $24 | 24 | $24 – $34 |
Mobile compared with Alabama
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Mobile and Alabama as a whole, 0 run above the state median and 41 below. The largest local saving is on Adult teeth cleaning: $55 here against $64 statewide.
See the Alabama state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Mobile
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 upper denture alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $424. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,136.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full upper denture | $628 | $1,052 | $424 | 22 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,162 | $1,552 | $390 | 22 |
| Full lower denture | $625 | $981 | $356 | 24 |
| Full braces, adult | $3,652 | $3,995 | $343 | 15 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,482 | $3,809 | $327 | 15 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $799 | $1,095 | $296 | 22 |
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 Mobile
These are federally funded health centres in Mobile. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accordia Health - AOP | 2400 Gordon Smith Dr | (251) 305-4660 |
| Accordia Health - COP | 2419 Gordon Smith Dr | (251) 450-2240 · Website |
| Accordia Health - Midtown | 4013 Airport Blvd | (251) 450-5901 · Website |
| Accordia Health - ZOP | 7280 Sellers Ln | (251) 776-1930 |
| Accordia Health - Mobile Unit South | 2400 Gordon Smith Dr | (251) 450-5901 · Website |
| Accordia Pediatrics and Pediatric Psychiatry | 6908 Providence Park Dr S | (251) 660-3490 |
| Dauphin Island Parkway Health Center | 2601 Dauphin Island Pkwy | (251) 445-3450 · Website |
| Eight Mile Health Center | 4009 Saint Stephens Rd | (251) 456-1399 · Website |
| Family Oriented Primary Health Care Clinic - Downtown Health Center | 251 N Bayou St | (251) 690-8158 · Website |
| Franklin Medical Mall | 1303 Dr Martin L King Jr Ave | (251) 432-4117 · Website |
| Franklin Medical and Dental Express | 1303 Dr Martin L King Jr Ave | (251) 432-4117 · Website |
| Franklin NextGen Care Express | 1303 Dr Martin L King Jr Ave | (251) 434-8188 |
Alabama has 215 such sites statewide — see the Alabama page.
Other cities in Alabama
Alabama overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Mobile practices are behind these figures?
Between 15 and 24 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Mobile figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Mobile dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Mobile. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.