Dental costs in Trussville, AL: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 22 treatments from dental practices located in Trussville.
Observed prices in Trussville
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,136 – $1,923 | $1,258 | 8 | $1,258 – $2,289 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $741 – $894 | $849 | 8 | $849 – $1,071 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $741 – $884 | $844 | 8 | $844 – $1,065 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $707 – $1,189 | $773 | 8 | $773 – $1,614 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $702 – $1,300 | $760 | 8 | $760 – $1,834 | |
| Full upper denture | $600 – $692 | $663 | 8 | $663 – $889 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $504 – $686 | $656 | 8 | $656 – $714 | |
| Root canal, molar | $573 – $687 | $646 | 8 | $646 – $786 | |
| Full lower denture | $598 – $670 | $638 | 8 | $638 – $843 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $543 – $638 | $614 | 8 | $614 – $728 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $562 – $635 | $607 | 8 | $607 – $767 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $452 – $556 | $522 | 8 | $522 – $638 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $376 – $484 | $450 | 8 | $450 – $560 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $252 – $291 | $276 | 8 | $276 – $309 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $232 – $288 | $240 | 8 | $240 – $372 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $213 – $253 | $232 | 8 | $232 – $267 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $110 – $163 | $150 | 8 | $150 – $182 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $134 – $151 | $143 | 8 | $143 – $175 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $108 – $140 | $134 | 8 | $134 – $165 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $64 – $89 | $81 | 8 | $81 – $102 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $37 – $55 | $50 | 8 | $50 – $72 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $29 – $30 | $30 | 8 | $30 – $37 |
Trussville compared with Alabama
Across the 22 treatments we can price in both Trussville and Alabama as a whole, 0 run above the state median and 22 below. The largest local saving is on Full lower denture: $638 here against $867 statewide.
See the Alabama state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Trussville
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 Implant post placed in the jaw alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $787. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,345.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,136 | $1,923 | $787 | 8 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $702 | $1,300 | $598 | 8 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $707 | $1,189 | $482 | 8 |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $504 | $686 | $182 | 8 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $741 | $894 | $153 | 8 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $741 | $884 | $143 | 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.
Other cities in Alabama
Alabama overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Trussville practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 8 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Trussville figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Trussville dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Trussville. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.