Dental costs in Flagstaff, AZ: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 38 treatments from dental practices located in Flagstaff.
Observed prices in Flagstaff
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,291 – $1,450 | $1,346 | 10 | $1,346 – $1,960 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $840 – $1,217 | $1,065 | 10 | $1,065 – $1,527 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $828 – $1,213 | $1,063 | 10 | $1,063 – $1,516 | |
| Full upper denture | $750 – $1,288 | $919 | 9 | $919 – $1,429 | |
| Full lower denture | $715 – $1,274 | $896 | 9 | $896 – $1,380 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $845 – $1,112 | $855 | 9 | $855 – $1,412 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $829 – $982 | $829 | 10 | $829 – $1,344 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $641 – $840 | $726 | 10 | $726 – $1,013 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $677 – $995 | $711 | 9 | $711 – $1,057 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $684 – $902 | $695 | 10 | $695 – $1,117 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $636 – $694 | $636 | 8 | $636 – $828 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $590 – $803 | $629 | 10 | $629 – $992 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $515 – $713 | $602 | 10 | $602 – $803 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $444 – $556 | $456 | 8 | $456 – $600 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $262 – $438 | $346 | 10 | $346 – $554 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $277 – $376 | $298 | 10 | $298 – $428 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $285 – $378 | $285 | 9 | $285 – $473 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $233 – $302 | $233 | 9 | $233 – $377 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $125 – $205 | $166 | 10 | $166 – $223 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $148 – $240 | $165 | 9 | $165 – $246 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $132 – $207 | $149 | 9 | $149 – $219 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $125 – $191 | $144 | 10 | $144 – $199 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $97 – $147 | $110 | 10 | $110 – $158 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $89 – $141 | $102 | 10 | $102 – $193 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $91 – $123 | $100 | 10 | $100 – $141 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $89 – $136 | $99 | 9 | $99 – $144 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $97 – $129 | $98 | 10 | $98 – $161 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $82 – $110 | $85 | 10 | $85 – $128 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $75 – $101 | $82 | 10 | $82 – $115 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $79 – $104 | $79 | 9 | $79 – $133 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $62 – $81 | $62 | 9 | $62 – $105 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $57 – $76 | $61 | 10 | $61 – $82 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $44 – $71 | $48 | 10 | $48 – $75 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $44 – $56 | $45 | 10 | $45 – $61 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $36 – $48 | $39 | 10 | $39 – $55 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $33 – $39 | $33 | 10 | $33 – $52 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $31 – $40 | $31 | 10 | $31 – $44 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $27 – $37 | $28 | 10 | $28 – $41 |
Flagstaff compared with Arizona
Across the 38 treatments we can price in both Flagstaff and Arizona as a whole, 0 run above the state median and 38 below. The largest local saving is on Ceramic crown attached to an implant: $855 here against $1,036 statewide.
See the Arizona state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Flagstaff
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 lower denture alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $559. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,444.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full lower denture | $715 | $1,274 | $559 | 9 |
| Full upper denture | $750 | $1,288 | $538 | 9 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $828 | $1,213 | $385 | 10 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $840 | $1,217 | $377 | 10 |
| All-ceramic crown | $677 | $995 | $318 | 9 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $845 | $1,112 | $267 | 9 |
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 Flagstaff
These are federally funded health centres in Flagstaff. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Ridge - Flagstaff Clinic | 2920 N 4th St | (928) 213-6100 |
| Elk Ridge - Flagstaff Pediatrics | 1501 S Yale St, Suite 252 | (928) 774-1811 |
| Elk Ridge - Unincorporated Flagstaff | 1120 W University Ave, Suite 101 | (928) 522-1300 |
| Elk Ridge ---Mobile Unit | 2920 N 4th St | (928) 699-2515 |
| Elk Ridge Mobile- West | 2920 N 4th St | (928) 753-1177 |
Arizona has 263 such sites statewide — see the Arizona page.
Other cities in Arizona
Arizona overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Flagstaff practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 10 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Flagstaff figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Flagstaff dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Flagstaff. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.