Dental costs in Tempe, AZ: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Tempe.
Observed prices in Tempe
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $4,025 – $4,444 | $4,208 | 9 | $4,208 – $4,743 | |
| Full braces, adult | $4,103 – $4,660 | $4,208 | 9 | $4,208 – $4,947 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,399 – $1,781 | $1,536 | 14 | $1,536 – $2,226 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,039 – $1,270 | $1,130 | 11 | $1,130 – $1,346 | |
| Full upper denture | $992 – $1,162 | $1,106 | 11 | $1,106 – $1,278 | |
| Full lower denture | $990 – $1,142 | $1,082 | 11 | $1,082 – $1,290 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,044 – $1,267 | $1,055 | 11 | $1,055 – $1,372 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $925 – $1,155 | $1,014 | 12 | $1,014 – $1,513 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $865 – $1,146 | $947 | 12 | $947 – $1,210 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $801 – $943 | $887 | 11 | $887 – $964 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $774 – $888 | $848 | 11 | $848 – $922 | |
| Root canal, molar | $752 – $883 | $827 | 13 | $827 – $1,116 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $741 – $805 | $768 | 11 | $768 – $969 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $720 – $791 | $759 | 11 | $759 – $860 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $709 – $898 | $740 | 11 | $740 – $947 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $608 – $692 | $662 | 12 | $662 – $716 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $501 – $593 | $556 | 12 | $556 – $618 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $300 – $397 | $366 | 11 | $366 – $430 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $270 – $433 | $348 | 11 | $348 – $526 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $313 – $346 | $330 | 10 | $330 – $383 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $268 – $288 | $278 | 11 | $278 – $304 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $170 – $208 | $204 | 11 | $204 – $211 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $189 – $211 | $204 | 10 | $204 – $247 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $169 – $199 | $192 | 12 | $192 – $208 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $145 – $183 | $166 | 11 | $166 – $191 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $112 – $134 | $128 | 11 | $128 – $138 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $117 – $139 | $127 | 10 | $127 – $141 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $108 – $125 | $120 | 11 | $120 – $128 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $110 – $118 | $112 | 11 | $112 – $123 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $100 – $122 | $110 | 11 | $110 – $131 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $92 – $110 | $102 | 11 | $102 – $114 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $90 – $99 | $95 | 11 | $95 – $106 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $87 – $104 | $95 | 11 | $95 – $111 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $74 – $89 | $80 | 11 | $80 – $97 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $69 – $77 | $72 | 11 | $72 – $79 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $49 – $62 | $56 | 11 | $56 – $65 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $48 – $55 | $51 | 11 | $51 – $57 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $39 – $49 | $44 | 11 | $44 – $50 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $34 – $41 | $38 | 11 | $38 – $42 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $33 – $39 | $36 | 11 | $36 – $41 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $25 – $31 | $27 | 11 | $27 – $40 |
Tempe compared with Arizona
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Tempe and Arizona as a whole, 25 run above the state median and 16 below. The largest local saving is on Bone graft at an implant site: $348 here against $374 statewide.
See the Arizona state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Tempe
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 $557. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,100.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,103 | $4,660 | $557 | 9 |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,025 | $4,444 | $419 | 9 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,399 | $1,781 | $382 | 14 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $865 | $1,146 | $281 | 12 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,039 | $1,270 | $231 | 11 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $925 | $1,155 | $230 | 12 |
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 Tempe
These are federally funded health centres in Tempe. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| First Person Care Clinic | 2226 S Rural Rd | (702) 380-8118 · Website |
| Mountain Park Health Center - Tempe | 1840 E Broadway Rd | (602) 243-7277 · Website |
| Priest Drive Health Center | 1642 S Priest Dr | (602) 685-6000 · Website |
Arizona has 263 such sites statewide — see the Arizona page.
Other cities in Arizona
Arizona overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Tempe practices are behind these figures?
Between 9 and 14 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Tempe figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Tempe dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Tempe. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.