Dental costs in Queen Creek, AZ: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Queen Creek.
Observed prices in Queen Creek
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,241 – $4,858 | $4,354 | 9 | $4,354 – $4,982 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,033 – $4,627 | $4,152 | 9 | $4,152 – $4,750 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,334 – $1,581 | $1,442 | 9 | $1,442 – $1,712 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,047 – $1,316 | $1,112 | 10 | $1,112 – $1,402 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,045 – $1,312 | $1,081 | 10 | $1,081 – $1,388 | |
| Full upper denture | $960 – $1,216 | $1,031 | 11 | $1,031 – $1,278 | |
| Full lower denture | $963 – $1,235 | $1,022 | 10 | $1,022 – $1,277 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $904 – $1,124 | $984 | 8 | $984 – $1,173 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $943 – $1,108 | $965 | 9 | $965 – $1,170 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $806 – $983 | $824 | 10 | $824 – $1,004 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $766 – $953 | $804 | 11 | $804 – $1,043 | |
| Root canal, molar | $754 – $902 | $781 | 9 | $781 – $970 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $770 – $944 | $778 | 9 | $778 – $964 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $732 – $894 | $748 | 10 | $748 – $953 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $670 – $835 | $735 | 12 | $735 – $893 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $573 – $703 | $610 | 9 | $610 – $757 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $461 – $591 | $535 | 11 | $535 – $656 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $360 – $432 | $366 | 9 | $366 – $446 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $299 – $359 | $324 | 10 | $324 – $394 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $303 – $376 | $314 | 12 | $314 – $404 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $260 – $318 | $263 | 11 | $263 – $341 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $168 – $227 | $189 | 11 | $189 – $244 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $162 – $201 | $184 | 11 | $184 – $211 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $159 – $203 | $179 | 10 | $179 – $209 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $144 – $181 | $154 | 11 | $154 – $188 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $112 – $143 | $127 | 11 | $127 – $150 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $90 – $138 | $126 | 11 | $126 – $154 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $110 – $132 | $124 | 11 | $124 – $138 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $100 – $131 | $115 | 10 | $115 – $136 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $105 – $132 | $110 | 10 | $110 – $136 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $85 – $113 | $101 | 12 | $101 – $120 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $88 – $110 | $99 | 10 | $99 – $114 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $83 – $109 | $90 | 10 | $90 – $115 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $74 – $87 | $76 | 11 | $76 – $92 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $63 – $73 | $66 | 12 | $66 – $77 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $56 – $67 | $62 | 11 | $62 – $72 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $45 – $57 | $50 | 10 | $50 – $61 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $44 – $52 | $48 | 9 | $48 – $55 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $32 – $42 | $37 | 10 | $37 – $44 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $34 – $41 | $36 | 12 | $36 – $45 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $32 – $36 | $34 | 10 | $34 – $41 |
Queen Creek compared with Arizona
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Queen Creek and Arizona as a whole, 18 run above the state median and 23 below. The largest local saving is on Ceramic crown attached to an implant: $965 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 Queen Creek
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, adult alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $617. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,275.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,241 | $4,858 | $617 | 9 |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,033 | $4,627 | $594 | 9 |
| Full lower denture | $963 | $1,235 | $272 | 10 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,047 | $1,316 | $269 | 10 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,045 | $1,312 | $267 | 10 |
| Full upper denture | $960 | $1,216 | $256 | 11 |
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 Queen Creek
These are federally funded health centres in Queen Creek. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Creek | 22713 S Ellsworth Rd | (480) 474-5670 |
Arizona has 263 such sites statewide — see the Arizona page.
Other cities in Arizona
Arizona overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Queen Creek practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 12 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Queen Creek figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Queen Creek dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Queen Creek. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.