Dental costs in Bridgeport, CT: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Bridgeport.
Observed prices in Bridgeport
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,083 – $5,770 | $4,994 | 17 | $4,994 – $5,900 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,902 – $5,502 | $4,898 | 17 | $4,898 – $5,900 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,622 – $1,906 | $1,757 | 20 | $1,757 – $2,017 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $874 – $1,447 | $1,294 | 18 | $1,294 – $1,627 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $913 – $1,370 | $1,270 | 19 | $1,270 – $1,600 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $963 – $1,344 | $1,211 | 17 | $1,211 – $1,496 | |
| Full upper denture | $735 – $1,277 | $1,165 | 18 | $1,165 – $1,555 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $967 – $1,240 | $1,130 | 18 | $1,130 – $1,374 | |
| Full lower denture | $813 – $1,260 | $1,118 | 19 | $1,118 – $1,501 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $714 – $1,042 | $957 | 15 | $957 – $1,102 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $726 – $1,082 | $937 | 17 | $937 – $1,259 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $759 – $980 | $900 | 16 | $900 – $1,011 | |
| Root canal, molar | $786 – $992 | $830 | 15 | $830 – $1,045 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $528 – $936 | $814 | 17 | $814 – $970 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $668 – $961 | $785 | 16 | $785 – $1,035 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $578 – $786 | $668 | 15 | $668 – $828 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $501 – $682 | $602 | 15 | $602 – $708 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $281 – $439 | $381 | 17 | $381 – $491 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $282 – $412 | $372 | 17 | $372 – $472 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $228 – $370 | $329 | 18 | $329 – $420 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $255 – $408 | $315 | 18 | $315 – $497 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $131 – $226 | $208 | 14 | $208 – $240 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $170 – $246 | $200 | 18 | $200 – $265 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $150 – $227 | $183 | 17 | $183 – $245 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $138 – $192 | $172 | 17 | $172 – $228 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $94 – $145 | $135 | 17 | $135 – $171 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $100 – $152 | $125 | 16 | $125 – $162 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $77 – $132 | $120 | 16 | $120 – $137 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $69 – $140 | $118 | 19 | $118 – $181 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $90 – $138 | $112 | 19 | $112 – $158 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $77 – $129 | $109 | 18 | $109 – $139 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $80 – $116 | $106 | 16 | $106 – $134 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $82 – $122 | $104 | 16 | $104 – $127 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $56 – $95 | $84 | 16 | $84 – $112 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $59 – $85 | $69 | 15 | $69 – $90 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $49 – $68 | $64 | 17 | $64 – $83 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $47 – $59 | $52 | 17 | $52 – $69 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $38 – $54 | $49 | 16 | $49 – $62 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $34 – $44 | $40 | 17 | $40 – $48 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $32 – $44 | $38 | 17 | $38 – $55 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $28 – $37 | $34 | 18 | $34 – $41 |
Bridgeport compared with Connecticut
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Bridgeport and Connecticut as a whole, 38 run above the state median and 3 below. The largest local saving is on Routine check-up (returning patient): $38 here against $38 statewide.
See the Connecticut state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Bridgeport
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 $1,687. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $5,306.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,083 | $5,770 | $1,687 | 17 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,902 | $5,502 | $1,600 | 17 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $874 | $1,447 | $573 | 18 |
| Full upper denture | $735 | $1,277 | $542 | 18 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $913 | $1,370 | $457 | 19 |
| Full lower denture | $813 | $1,260 | $447 | 19 |
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 Bridgeport
These are federally funded health centres in Bridgeport. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barnum/Waltersville Elementary School - SBHC | 495 Waterview Ave | (203) 275-2400 |
| Bassick High School, School Based Health Clinic | 205 Broad St | (203) 275-3083 |
| Bullard-Havens Technical High School - SBHC | 500 Palisade Ave | (203) 275-6424 |
| Casa | 690 Arctic St | (203) 339-4112 · Website |
| Casa Recovery | 1124 Iranistan Ave | (203) 336-4745 · Website |
| Central High School, School Based Health Center | 1 Lincoln Blvd | (203) 576-7371 · Website |
| Cesar Batalla, School Based Health Center | 606 Howard Ave | (203) 579-8500 |
| Columbus Elementary School - SBHC | 275 George St | (203) 275-1967 |
| Fairchild Wheeler Interdistrict Magnet Campus - SBHC | 840 Old Town Rd | (203) 275-3324 |
| Family Health Center | 762 Lindley St | (203) 330-6000 |
| Florance Blackham School, School Based Health Centr | 425 Thorme St | (203) 396-8532 · Website |
| Geraldine W. Johnson School | 475 Lexington Ave | (203) 275-2500 |
Connecticut has 455 such sites statewide — see the Connecticut page.
Other cities in Connecticut
Connecticut overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Bridgeport practices are behind these figures?
Between 14 and 20 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Bridgeport figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Bridgeport dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Bridgeport. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.