Dental costs in Newark, DE: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 40 treatments from dental practices located in Newark.
Observed prices in Newark
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,697 – $4,968 | $4,538 | 9 | $4,538 – $5,861 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,697 – $4,700 | $4,512 | 9 | $4,512 – $5,588 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,429 – $1,630 | $1,534 | 10 | $1,534 – $1,769 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $1,114 – $1,341 | $1,195 | 9 | $1,195 – $1,360 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $1,083 – $1,180 | $1,117 | 10 | $1,117 – $1,188 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $996 – $1,418 | $1,056 | 9 | $1,056 – $1,602 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $954 – $1,350 | $1,056 | 9 | $1,056 – $1,624 | |
| Full lower denture | $951 – $1,367 | $972 | 8 | $972 – $1,552 | |
| Full upper denture | $948 – $1,323 | $968 | 8 | $968 – $1,528 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $775 – $1,046 | $904 | 8 | $904 – $1,082 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $778 – $958 | $880 | 10 | $880 – $1,114 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $773 – $1,029 | $854 | 8 | $854 – $1,160 | |
| Root canal, molar | $761 – $959 | $800 | 9 | $800 – $1,142 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $777 – $866 | $790 | 9 | $790 – $1,004 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $582 – $854 | $750 | 10 | $750 – $1,028 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $585 – $700 | $650 | 9 | $650 – $924 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $488 – $652 | $540 | 8 | $540 – $809 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $358 – $395 | $385 | 10 | $385 – $405 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $295 – $478 | $319 | 9 | $319 – $485 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $269 – $345 | $284 | 8 | $284 – $391 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $160 – $239 | $200 | 9 | $200 – $291 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $157 – $225 | $194 | 10 | $194 – $249 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $129 – $242 | $186 | 9 | $186 – $246 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $134 – $199 | $174 | 9 | $174 – $221 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $100 – $151 | $133 | 9 | $133 – $159 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $107 – $138 | $132 | 9 | $132 – $175 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $109 – $156 | $130 | 10 | $130 – $178 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $97 – $153 | $125 | 10 | $125 – $161 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $84 – $136 | $113 | 9 | $113 – $166 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $85 – $125 | $106 | 9 | $106 – $138 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $92 – $127 | $100 | 9 | $100 – $138 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $78 – $117 | $97 | 8 | $97 – $129 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $65 – $90 | $78 | 10 | $78 – $92 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $62 – $98 | $74 | 9 | $74 – $100 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $51 – $76 | $60 | 10 | $60 – $83 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $43 – $62 | $54 | 8 | $54 – $68 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $47 – $56 | $52 | 10 | $52 – $64 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $38 – $47 | $40 | 9 | $40 – $51 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $33 – $46 | $39 | 8 | $39 – $52 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $26 – $42 | $32 | 9 | $32 – $42 |
Newark compared with Delaware
Across the 40 treatments we can price in both Newark and Delaware as a whole, 37 run above the state median and 3 below. The largest local saving is on Partial lower denture with metal frame: $1,056 here against $1,073 statewide.
See the Delaware state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Newark
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 $1,271. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $3,883.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,697 | $4,968 | $1,271 | 9 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,697 | $4,700 | $1,003 | 9 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $996 | $1,418 | $422 | 9 |
| Full lower denture | $951 | $1,367 | $416 | 8 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $954 | $1,350 | $396 | 9 |
| Full upper denture | $948 | $1,323 | $375 | 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 Newark
These are federally funded health centres in Newark. 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 - Newark | 27 Marrows Rd | (302) 455-0900 · Website |
Delaware has 13 such sites statewide — see the Delaware page.
Other cities in Delaware
Delaware overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Newark practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 10 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Newark figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Newark dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Newark. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.