Dental costs in Ft Lauderdale, FL: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Ft Lauderdale.
Observed prices in Ft Lauderdale
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,785 – $4,447 | $4,242 | 9 | $4,242 – $4,840 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,610 – $4,155 | $4,050 | 9 | $4,050 – $4,615 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,385 – $1,481 | $1,472 | 12 | $1,472 – $1,547 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $793 – $1,116 | $1,022 | 12 | $1,022 – $1,245 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $873 – $1,162 | $1,017 | 14 | $1,017 – $1,450 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $838 – $1,140 | $958 | 11 | $958 – $1,549 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $823 – $1,012 | $928 | 12 | $928 – $1,040 | |
| Full upper denture | $724 – $1,028 | $907 | 12 | $907 – $1,227 | |
| Full lower denture | $726 – $1,000 | $907 | 12 | $907 – $1,232 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $719 – $902 | $834 | 12 | $834 – $1,020 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $612 – $916 | $792 | 12 | $792 – $934 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $620 – $860 | $780 | 13 | $780 – $974 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $708 – $852 | $775 | 12 | $775 – $883 | |
| Root canal, molar | $671 – $866 | $762 | 13 | $762 – $900 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $611 – $844 | $722 | 12 | $722 – $847 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $613 – $697 | $648 | 10 | $648 – $704 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $502 – $567 | $542 | 13 | $542 – $600 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $290 – $412 | $357 | 11 | $357 – $476 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $290 – $404 | $327 | 12 | $327 – $420 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $237 – $321 | $297 | 10 | $297 – $368 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $201 – $280 | $244 | 13 | $244 – $307 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $148 – $208 | $198 | 12 | $198 – $220 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $172 – $202 | $188 | 13 | $188 – $214 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $159 – $202 | $172 | 12 | $172 – $207 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $134 – $177 | $152 | 13 | $152 – $200 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $101 – $128 | $126 | 10 | $126 – $130 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $97 – $139 | $118 | 12 | $118 – $149 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $92 – $127 | $109 | 11 | $109 – $146 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $89 – $130 | $105 | 13 | $105 – $137 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $86 – $108 | $98 | 13 | $98 – $113 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $95 – $123 | $97 | 14 | $97 – $127 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $83 – $104 | $90 | 13 | $90 – $106 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $75 – $105 | $80 | 14 | $80 – $107 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $65 – $81 | $77 | 11 | $77 – $83 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $62 – $72 | $69 | 11 | $69 – $73 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $51 – $66 | $58 | 11 | $58 – $68 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $42 – $49 | $48 | 11 | $48 – $54 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $43 – $51 | $45 | 12 | $45 – $54 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $31 – $39 | $36 | 11 | $36 – $41 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $34 – $38 | $35 | 11 | $35 – $40 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $24 – $29 | $28 | 13 | $28 – $34 |
Ft Lauderdale compared with Florida
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Ft Lauderdale and Florida as a whole, 12 run above the state median and 29 below. The largest local saving is on Silver filling, two surfaces: $97 here against $111 statewide.
See the Florida state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Ft Lauderdale
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 $662. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,440.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,785 | $4,447 | $662 | 9 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,610 | $4,155 | $545 | 9 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $793 | $1,116 | $323 | 12 |
| Full upper denture | $724 | $1,028 | $304 | 12 |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $612 | $916 | $304 | 12 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $838 | $1,140 | $302 | 11 |
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 Ft Lauderdale
These are federally funded health centres in Ft Lauderdale. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clinica de las Americas | 1101 NW 1st St | (954) 761-1020 |
| Comprehensive Care Center | 1101 NW 1st St STE 1A | (954) 467-0880 |
Florida has 734 such sites statewide — see the Florida page.
Other cities in Florida
Florida overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Ft Lauderdale practices are behind these figures?
Between 9 and 14 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Ft Lauderdale figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Ft Lauderdale dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Ft Lauderdale. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.