Dental costs in Scottsdale, AZ: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Scottsdale.
Observed prices in Scottsdale
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,023 – $4,647 | $4,328 | 22 | $4,328 – $5,030 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,636 – $4,428 | $4,165 | 22 | $4,165 – $4,796 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,410 – $1,671 | $1,531 | 50 | $1,531 – $2,131 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $956 – $1,267 | $1,128 | 46 | $1,128 – $1,513 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $948 – $1,205 | $1,108 | 42 | $1,108 – $1,437 | |
| Full upper denture | $974 – $1,176 | $1,068 | 41 | $1,068 – $1,379 | |
| Full lower denture | $958 – $1,170 | $1,044 | 49 | $1,044 – $1,454 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $927 – $1,176 | $996 | 46 | $996 – $1,649 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $878 – $1,092 | $953 | 46 | $953 – $1,560 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $764 – $982 | $900 | 41 | $900 – $1,080 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $740 – $924 | $848 | 41 | $848 – $964 | |
| Root canal, molar | $741 – $917 | $832 | 40 | $832 – $932 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $705 – $933 | $778 | 42 | $778 – $1,004 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $692 – $836 | $753 | 44 | $753 – $980 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $690 – $908 | $750 | 50 | $750 – $975 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $612 – $790 | $682 | 45 | $682 – $806 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $510 – $623 | $572 | 39 | $572 – $690 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $366 – $491 | $413 | 42 | $413 – $531 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $352 – $410 | $372 | 38 | $372 – $430 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $300 – $375 | $328 | 40 | $328 – $395 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $252 – $309 | $271 | 36 | $271 – $331 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $174 – $216 | $208 | 45 | $208 – $230 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $182 – $226 | $204 | 41 | $204 – $248 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $169 – $206 | $192 | 48 | $192 – $244 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $149 – $190 | $164 | 42 | $164 – $200 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $115 – $138 | $124 | 44 | $124 – $157 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $103 – $132 | $121 | 41 | $121 – $157 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $106 – $128 | $116 | 44 | $116 – $146 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $101 – $124 | $114 | 37 | $114 – $138 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $100 – $143 | $111 | 47 | $111 – $161 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $90 – $106 | $100 | 38 | $100 – $117 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $87 – $108 | $98 | 39 | $98 – $118 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $81 – $107 | $97 | 42 | $97 – $125 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $66 – $96 | $79 | 39 | $79 – $113 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $65 – $77 | $70 | 33 | $70 – $82 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $53 – $66 | $58 | 43 | $58 – $77 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $49 – $55 | $51 | 37 | $51 – $61 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $44 – $52 | $47 | 38 | $47 – $56 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $31 – $42 | $37 | 41 | $37 – $50 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $34 – $41 | $37 | 44 | $37 – $43 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $26 – $32 | $30 | 39 | $30 – $36 |
Scottsdale compared with Arizona
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Scottsdale and Arizona as a whole, 32 run above the state median and 9 below. The largest local saving is on Gum surgery (per quadrant): $750 here against $804 statewide.
See the Arizona state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Scottsdale
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, teenager alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $792. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,494.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,636 | $4,428 | $792 | 22 |
| Full braces, adult | $4,023 | $4,647 | $624 | 22 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $956 | $1,267 | $311 | 46 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,410 | $1,671 | $261 | 50 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $948 | $1,205 | $257 | 42 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $927 | $1,176 | $249 | 46 |
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 Scottsdale
These are federally funded health centres in Scottsdale. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cholla Health Center | 8705 E McDowell Rd | (480) 882-4545 · Website |
Arizona has 263 such sites statewide — see the Arizona page.
Other cities in Arizona
Arizona overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Scottsdale practices are behind these figures?
Between 22 and 50 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Scottsdale figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Scottsdale dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Scottsdale. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.