Dental costs in Danbury, CT: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 35 treatments from dental practices located in Danbury.
Observed prices in Danbury
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,417 – $1,801 | $1,640 | 8 | $1,640 – $1,918 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $865 – $1,173 | $1,071 | 8 | $1,071 – $1,320 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $960 – $1,087 | $1,023 | 9 | $1,023 – $1,399 | |
| Full lower denture | $858 – $1,163 | $1,012 | 8 | $1,012 – $1,379 | |
| Full upper denture | $918 – $1,108 | $967 | 9 | $967 – $1,286 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $720 – $974 | $920 | 8 | $920 – $1,024 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $707 – $952 | $894 | 8 | $894 – $979 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $638 – $973 | $787 | 8 | $787 – $1,023 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $648 – $849 | $774 | 8 | $774 – $885 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $656 – $914 | $735 | 8 | $735 – $928 | |
| Root canal, molar | $638 – $868 | $712 | 9 | $712 – $1,027 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $511 – $715 | $569 | 10 | $569 – $764 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $442 – $639 | $522 | 8 | $522 – $694 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $358 – $473 | $428 | 11 | $428 – $494 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $283 – $393 | $342 | 9 | $342 – $411 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $231 – $337 | $288 | 8 | $288 – $364 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $149 – $246 | $200 | 9 | $200 – $250 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $140 – $204 | $183 | 8 | $183 – $222 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $161 – $214 | $178 | 8 | $178 – $219 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $118 – $192 | $166 | 8 | $166 – $201 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $100 – $132 | $129 | 8 | $129 – $137 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $94 – $138 | $124 | 9 | $124 – $150 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $80 – $120 | $113 | 8 | $113 – $133 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $86 – $127 | $106 | 8 | $106 – $137 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $82 – $106 | $103 | 9 | $103 – $110 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $79 – $113 | $98 | 9 | $98 – $118 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $85 – $148 | $90 | 9 | $90 – $155 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $78 – $104 | $89 | 8 | $89 – $117 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $66 – $100 | $78 | 13 | $78 – $117 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $60 – $81 | $66 | 9 | $66 – $84 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $51 – $62 | $58 | 8 | $58 – $66 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $44 – $57 | $48 | 8 | $48 – $58 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $40 – $50 | $40 | 9 | $40 – $54 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $31 – $40 | $35 | 8 | $35 – $42 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $32 – $37 | $35 | 9 | $35 – $49 |
Danbury compared with Connecticut
Across the 35 treatments we can price in both Danbury and Connecticut as a whole, 11 run above the state median and 24 below. The largest local saving is on Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant: $90 here against $104 statewide.
See the Connecticut state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Danbury
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 Implant post placed in the jaw alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $384. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,844.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,417 | $1,801 | $384 | 8 |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $638 | $973 | $335 | 8 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $865 | $1,173 | $308 | 8 |
| Full lower denture | $858 | $1,163 | $305 | 8 |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $656 | $914 | $258 | 8 |
| All-ceramic crown | $720 | $974 | $254 | 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 Danbury
These are federally funded health centres in Danbury. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Broadview Middle School | 72 Hospital Ave | (203) 731-8272 |
| CIFC Health | 120 Main St | (203) 743-0100 · Website |
| CIFC Health - 132 Main | 132 Main St | (203) 743-9760 |
| CIFC Health - 152 West | 152 West St | (203) 743-0100 |
| CIFC Health - 70 Main | 70 Main St | (203) 743-0100 · Website |
| CIFC Health Mobile Health Unit | 120 Main St | (203) 743-0100 |
| Community Health Center Of Danbury | 8 Delay St | (203) 797-8330 · Website |
| Danbury High School | 43 Clapboard Ridge Rd | (203) 790-2886 |
| Ellsworth Avenue Elementary School | 53 Ellsworth Ave | (203) 797-4740 |
| Henry Abbott Technical High School | 21 Hayestown Ave | (203) 797-4460 |
| Rogers Park Middle School | 21 Memorial Dr | (203) 778-7479 |
| Westside Middle School Academy | 1 School Ridge Rd | (203) 743-0100 · Website |
Connecticut has 455 such sites statewide — see the Connecticut page.
Other cities in Connecticut
Connecticut overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Danbury practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 13 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Danbury figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Danbury dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Danbury. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.