Dental costs in East Hartford, CT: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 28 treatments from dental practices located in East Hartford.
Observed prices in East Hartford
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,408 – $4,670 | $4,447 | 8 | $4,447 – $4,943 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,202 – $4,454 | $4,240 | 8 | $4,240 – $4,787 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,482 – $1,707 | $1,638 | 9 | $1,638 – $1,840 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,056 – $1,336 | $1,134 | 9 | $1,134 – $1,336 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,066 – $1,309 | $1,126 | 9 | $1,126 – $1,309 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $999 – $1,183 | $1,097 | 9 | $1,097 – $1,233 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $902 – $1,091 | $998 | 9 | $998 – $1,198 | |
| Full upper denture | $953 – $1,191 | $980 | 9 | $980 – $1,191 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $790 – $1,002 | $942 | 9 | $942 – $1,010 | |
| Root canal, molar | $751 – $979 | $905 | 9 | $905 – $979 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $778 – $1,009 | $846 | 9 | $846 – $1,009 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $746 – $962 | $832 | 9 | $832 – $962 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $684 – $944 | $810 | 9 | $810 – $956 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $718 – $863 | $776 | 9 | $776 – $891 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $494 – $692 | $545 | 9 | $545 – $692 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $322 – $431 | $392 | 8 | $392 – $440 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $340 – $434 | $342 | 10 | $342 – $468 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $295 – $335 | $300 | 9 | $300 – $493 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $169 – $216 | $177 | 9 | $177 – $216 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $142 – $198 | $154 | 9 | $154 – $198 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $112 – $150 | $150 | 8 | $150 – $152 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $95 – $155 | $107 | 9 | $107 – $155 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $88 – $124 | $101 | 9 | $101 – $124 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $77 – $88 | $84 | 12 | $84 – $120 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $66 – $78 | $72 | 9 | $72 – $78 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $48 – $57 | $50 | 9 | $50 – $57 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $35 – $44 | $38 | 9 | $38 – $44 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $31 – $36 | $34 | 9 | $34 – $36 |
East Hartford compared with Connecticut
Across the 28 treatments we can price in both East Hartford and Connecticut as a whole, 16 run above the state median and 12 below. The largest local saving is on Full braces, teenager: $4,240 here against $4,596 statewide.
See the Connecticut state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in East Hartford
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 Partial lower denture with metal frame alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $280. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,535.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,056 | $1,336 | $280 | 9 |
| Full braces, adult | $4,408 | $4,670 | $262 | 8 |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $684 | $944 | $260 | 9 |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,202 | $4,454 | $252 | 8 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,066 | $1,309 | $243 | 9 |
| Full upper denture | $953 | $1,191 | $238 | 9 |
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 East Hartford
These are federally funded health centres in East Hartford. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 478 Burnside Ave East Hartford, CT 06108 | 478 Burnside Ave | (860) 610-6191 |
| 777 Burnside Ave | 777 Burnside Ave | — |
| FCHC Mobile Health Services | 94 Connecticut Blvd | (860) 610-6183 · Website |
| FCHC Mobile Medical Services (2) | 94 Connecticut Blvd | (860) 528-1359 |
| First Choice Health Centers | 94 Connecticut Blvd | (860) 528-1359 · Website |
| First Choice Health Centers | 110 Connecticut Blvd | (860) 610-6157 · Website |
| First Choice Health Centers | 265 Ellington Rd | Website |
| First Choice@809 Main Street | 809 Main St | (860) 528-1359 · Website |
| First Choice@92 Connecticut Blvd | 92 Connecticut Blvd | Website |
| InterCommunity School Based Health Center at Anna E. Norris Elementary School | 30 Remington Rd | (860) 622-5740 |
| InterCommunity Woodland K-12 SBHC | 110 Long Hill Dr | (860) 569-5900 |
| InterCommunity's School Based Health Center at Franklin Mayberry Elementary School | 101 Great Hill Rd | — |
Connecticut has 455 such sites statewide — see the Connecticut page.
Other cities in Connecticut
Connecticut overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many East Hartford practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 12 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A East Hartford figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a East Hartford dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in East Hartford. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.