Dental costs in Delray Beach, FL: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Delray Beach.
Observed prices in Delray Beach
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,933 – $4,644 | $4,051 | 26 | $4,051 – $6,084 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,750 – $4,274 | $3,800 | 23 | $3,800 – $5,826 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,338 – $1,637 | $1,400 | 29 | $1,400 – $2,178 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $848 – $1,074 | $960 | 26 | $960 – $1,146 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $852 – $1,154 | $954 | 34 | $954 – $1,671 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $830 – $1,200 | $954 | 33 | $954 – $1,558 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $793 – $1,005 | $930 | 33 | $930 – $1,510 | |
| Full upper denture | $780 – $990 | $850 | 27 | $850 – $1,025 | |
| Full lower denture | $750 – $1,010 | $828 | 30 | $828 – $1,688 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $656 – $892 | $826 | 33 | $826 – $1,253 | |
| Root canal, molar | $634 – $847 | $764 | 34 | $764 – $1,073 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $575 – $810 | $713 | 32 | $713 – $969 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $605 – $806 | $712 | 29 | $712 – $910 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $628 – $784 | $704 | 24 | $704 – $889 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $584 – $723 | $692 | 29 | $692 – $757 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $498 – $673 | $600 | 32 | $600 – $842 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $434 – $588 | $508 | 31 | $508 – $792 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $239 – $342 | $295 | 28 | $295 – $402 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $240 – $370 | $284 | 27 | $284 – $546 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $248 – $322 | $281 | 29 | $281 – $381 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $213 – $287 | $259 | 28 | $259 – $377 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $152 – $212 | $170 | 31 | $170 – $289 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $139 – $200 | $158 | 33 | $158 – $255 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $128 – $179 | $153 | 29 | $153 – $204 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $122 – $158 | $130 | 28 | $130 – $166 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $85 – $123 | $105 | 32 | $105 – $166 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $95 – $122 | $102 | 28 | $102 – $132 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $78 – $119 | $101 | 28 | $101 – $172 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $89 – $123 | $94 | 27 | $94 – $155 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $87 – $118 | $93 | 30 | $93 – $134 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $77 – $103 | $86 | 27 | $86 – $108 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $72 – $100 | $86 | 31 | $86 – $133 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $75 – $108 | $82 | 28 | $82 – $146 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $58 – $67 | $64 | 32 | $64 – $93 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $57 – $73 | $64 | 32 | $64 – $89 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $47 – $61 | $55 | 24 | $55 – $65 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $41 – $53 | $47 | 31 | $47 – $72 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $38 – $42 | $40 | 23 | $40 – $50 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $29 – $37 | $35 | 25 | $35 – $55 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $28 – $36 | $32 | 30 | $32 – $38 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $22 – $31 | $28 | 29 | $28 – $39 |
Delray Beach compared with Florida
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Delray Beach and Florida as a whole, 1 run above the state median and 40 below. The largest local saving is on All-ceramic crown: $704 here against $850 statewide.
See the Florida state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Delray Beach
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 $711. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,466.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,933 | $4,644 | $711 | 26 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,750 | $4,274 | $524 | 23 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $830 | $1,200 | $370 | 33 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $852 | $1,154 | $302 | 34 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,338 | $1,637 | $299 | 29 |
| Full lower denture | $750 | $1,010 | $260 | 30 |
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 Delray Beach
These are federally funded health centres in Delray Beach. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis Community Health- Atlantic Community High School SBHC | 2455 W Atlantic Ave | (561) 266-0961 · Website |
| Health Care District Community Health Center - Delray Beach | 200 Congress Park Dr, Ste 100 | (561) 642-1000 · Website |
Florida has 734 such sites statewide — see the Florida page.
Other cities in Florida
Florida overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Delray Beach practices are behind these figures?
Between 23 and 34 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Delray Beach figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Delray Beach dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Delray Beach. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.