Dental costs in Coral Gables, FL: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Coral Gables.
Observed prices in Coral Gables
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,687 – $4,919 | $4,266 | 12 | $4,266 – $5,588 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,507 – $4,717 | $4,156 | 12 | $4,156 – $5,096 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,312 – $1,616 | $1,524 | 13 | $1,524 – $1,867 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $848 – $1,088 | $995 | 13 | $995 – $1,406 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $866 – $1,172 | $980 | 12 | $980 – $1,293 | |
| Full upper denture | $777 – $1,058 | $960 | 13 | $960 – $1,238 | |
| Full lower denture | $758 – $1,011 | $953 | 13 | $953 – $1,224 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $868 – $1,158 | $953 | 13 | $953 – $1,291 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $773 – $1,013 | $860 | 14 | $860 – $1,267 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $744 – $930 | $805 | 13 | $805 – $1,011 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $668 – $842 | $770 | 12 | $770 – $987 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $657 – $794 | $754 | 14 | $754 – $996 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $587 – $798 | $736 | 14 | $736 – $861 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $670 – $784 | $733 | 14 | $733 – $849 | |
| Root canal, molar | $664 – $907 | $718 | 13 | $718 – $962 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $548 – $683 | $637 | 11 | $637 – $767 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $471 – $569 | $502 | 12 | $502 – $666 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $270 – $436 | $388 | 14 | $388 – $475 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $296 – $371 | $349 | 12 | $349 – $394 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $275 – $352 | $304 | 13 | $304 – $399 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $227 – $299 | $279 | 13 | $279 – $337 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $146 – $214 | $178 | 14 | $178 – $218 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $150 – $209 | $175 | 13 | $175 – $225 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $137 – $195 | $169 | 12 | $169 – $207 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $125 – $178 | $151 | 13 | $151 – $192 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $91 – $138 | $115 | 14 | $115 – $148 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $95 – $112 | $110 | 16 | $110 – $122 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $82 – $124 | $104 | 13 | $104 – $134 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $80 – $123 | $103 | 11 | $103 – $143 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $83 – $105 | $96 | 13 | $96 – $115 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $81 – $140 | $96 | 14 | $96 – $151 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $83 – $111 | $92 | 14 | $92 – $122 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $74 – $96 | $85 | 14 | $85 – $103 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $58 – $85 | $80 | 12 | $80 – $91 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $57 – $72 | $70 | 13 | $70 – $76 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $43 – $68 | $60 | 12 | $60 – $73 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $46 – $59 | $53 | 13 | $53 – $60 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $42 – $50 | $49 | 11 | $49 – $53 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $32 – $43 | $40 | 11 | $40 – $46 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $32 – $42 | $34 | 13 | $34 – $49 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $23 – $34 | $29 | 15 | $29 – $38 |
Coral Gables compared with Florida
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Coral Gables and Florida as a whole, 13 run above the state median and 28 below. The largest local saving is on Ceramic crown on an implant abutment: $860 here against $980 statewide.
See the Florida state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Coral Gables
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 $1,232. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $3,623.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,687 | $4,919 | $1,232 | 12 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,507 | $4,717 | $1,210 | 12 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $866 | $1,172 | $306 | 12 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,312 | $1,616 | $304 | 13 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $868 | $1,158 | $290 | 13 |
| Full upper denture | $777 | $1,058 | $281 | 13 |
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 Coral Gables
These are federally funded health centres in Coral Gables. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crf/Csu | 3800 W Flagler St | (305) 774-3600 · Website |
| Flagler Family Health Center | 3733 W Flagler St | (305) 774-3400 · Website |
| Little Havana Health Center | 3850 W Flagler St | (305) 774-3300 · Website |
| Mobile Medical Unit | 3733 W Flagler St | (305) 774-3400 · Website |
Florida has 734 such sites statewide — see the Florida page.
Other cities in Florida
Florida overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Coral Gables practices are behind these figures?
Between 11 and 16 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Coral Gables figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Coral Gables dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Coral Gables. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.