Dental costs in Dover, DE: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 11 treatments from dental practices located in Dover.
Observed prices in Dover
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,348 – $2,073 | $1,583 | 9 | $1,583 – $2,098 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $936 – $1,211 | $1,046 | 9 | $1,046 – $1,225 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $832 – $1,033 | $918 | 9 | $918 – $1,094 | |
| Root canal, molar | $550 – $770 | $748 | 9 | $748 – $853 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $600 – $804 | $706 | 9 | $706 – $977 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $652 – $710 | $670 | 9 | $670 – $797 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $293 – $467 | $300 | 8 | $300 – $494 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $78 – $117 | $99 | 8 | $99 – $141 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $67 – $123 | $93 | 9 | $93 – $127 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $70 – $122 | $87 | 9 | $87 – $129 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $45 – $56 | $52 | 9 | $52 – $56 |
Dover compared with Delaware
Across the 11 treatments we can price in both Dover and Delaware as a whole, 2 run above the state median and 9 below. The largest local saving is on White filling, front tooth: $87 here against $106 statewide.
See the Delaware state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Dover
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 $725. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,799.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,348 | $2,073 | $725 | 9 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $936 | $1,211 | $275 | 9 |
| Root canal, molar | $550 | $770 | $220 | 9 |
| All-ceramic crown | $600 | $804 | $204 | 9 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $832 | $1,033 | $201 | 9 |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $293 | $467 | $174 | 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 Dover
These are federally funded health centres in Dover. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Family Healthcare - Dover | 1020 Forrest Ave, Ste 1 | (302) 678-4622 · Website |
| Westside Family Healthcare - Mobile Health Unit- No.1 | 120 Holly Oak Ln | (302) 678-4622 · Website |
Delaware has 13 such sites statewide — see the Delaware page.
Other cities in Delaware
Delaware overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Dover practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 9 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Dover figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Dover dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Dover. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.