Dental costs in Manchester, CT: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 14 treatments from dental practices located in Manchester.
Observed prices in Manchester
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $994 – $1,324 | $1,157 | 8 | $1,157 – $1,458 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $795 – $1,013 | $821 | 10 | $821 – $1,122 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $738 – $929 | $803 | 8 | $803 – $961 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $281 – $377 | $356 | 8 | $356 – $412 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $228 – $341 | $302 | 8 | $302 – $350 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $150 – $220 | $197 | 9 | $197 – $257 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $158 – $220 | $178 | 9 | $178 – $229 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $148 – $180 | $166 | 8 | $166 – $189 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $112 – $150 | $127 | 8 | $127 – $153 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $112 – $126 | $120 | 9 | $120 – $128 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $75 – $132 | $100 | 8 | $100 – $143 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $77 – $109 | $98 | 8 | $98 – $121 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $57 – $71 | $63 | 8 | $63 – $73 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $29 – $38 | $32 | 8 | $32 – $38 |
Manchester compared with Connecticut
Across the 14 treatments we can price in both Manchester and Connecticut as a whole, 10 run above the state median and 4 below. The largest local saving is on Surgical tooth extraction: $178 here against $193 statewide.
See the Connecticut state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Manchester
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 Ceramic crown attached to an implant alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $330. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,018.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $994 | $1,324 | $330 | 8 |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $795 | $1,013 | $218 | 10 |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $738 | $929 | $191 | 8 |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $228 | $341 | $113 | 8 |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $281 | $377 | $96 | 8 |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $150 | $220 | $70 | 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 Manchester
These are federally funded health centres in Manchester. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 444 Center Street, 3rd fl, Manchester CHR | 444 Center St | Website |
| First Choice @ Howell Cheney Technical High School | 791 Middle Tpke W | Website |
| First Choice Health Centers (Suite 230) | 150 N Main St | (860) 646-4678 · Website |
| First Choice Health Centers (Suite 240) | 150 N Main St | (860) 646-4678 · Website |
| InterCommunity SBHC Illing Middle School | 227 Middle Tpke W | Website |
| Odyssey Community School SBHC | 579 Middlesex Tnpk RM 149 | (860) 645-1234 |
Connecticut has 455 such sites statewide — see the Connecticut page.
Other cities in Connecticut
Connecticut overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Manchester practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 10 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Manchester figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Manchester dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Manchester. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.