Dental costs in Culver City, CA: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 6 treatments from dental practices located in Culver City.
Observed prices in Culver City
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $763 – $1,042 | $954 | 8 | $954 – $1,090 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $310 – $429 | $386 | 8 | $386 – $455 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $266 – $365 | $324 | 8 | $324 – $380 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $172 – $237 | $220 | 8 | $220 – $257 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $170 – $217 | $198 | 8 | $198 – $230 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $99 – $148 | $128 | 8 | $128 – $166 |
Culver City compared with California
Across the 6 treatments we can price in both Culver City and California as a whole, 6 run above the state median and 0 below. The largest local saving is on Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal: $324 here against $303 statewide.
See the California state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Culver City
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 Gum surgery (per quadrant) alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $279. Across the 4 treatments below it comes to $562.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $763 | $1,042 | $279 | 8 |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $310 | $429 | $119 | 8 |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $266 | $365 | $99 | 8 |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $172 | $237 | $65 | 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.
Lower-cost care in Culver City
These are federally funded health centres in Culver City. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Achievable Health Lovelace Center | 200 Corporate Pointe, Suite 50 | (424) 266-7480 |
| Complete Care Community Health Center-Culver City | 3831 Hughes Ave, Suite 601 | (310) 838-4048 |
| The Achievable Foundation | 5901 Green Valley Cir, Suite 405 | (424) 266-7474 · Website |
| Venice Family Clinic - Irma Colen Health Center | 4700 Inglewood Blvd, Suite 102 | (310) 664-7420 · Website |
| Venice Family Clinic - Sandy Segal Youth Health Center | 4401 Elenda Street | (310) 392-8630 |
| Via Care West LA College | 9000 Overland Ave | (323) 268-9191 |
| Westside Family Health Center | 3861 Sepulveda Blvd | (310) 450-2191 · Website |
| Westside Family Health Center Mobile Medical Unit (MMU). | 3861 Sepulveda Blvd | (310) 450-4773 · Website |
California has 2,758 such sites statewide — see the California page.
Other cities in California
California overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Culver City practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 8 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Culver City figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Culver City dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Culver City. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.