Dental costs in Gainesville, FL: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Gainesville.
Observed prices in Gainesville
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,940 – $4,802 | $4,550 | 27 | $4,550 – $5,455 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,798 – $4,671 | $4,338 | 26 | $4,338 – $5,357 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,380 – $1,710 | $1,481 | 33 | $1,481 – $2,043 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $968 – $1,218 | $1,068 | 38 | $1,068 – $1,383 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $895 – $1,200 | $1,058 | 36 | $1,058 – $1,428 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $880 – $1,214 | $1,012 | 33 | $1,012 – $1,314 | |
| Full upper denture | $853 – $1,142 | $1,008 | 38 | $1,008 – $1,305 | |
| Full lower denture | $867 – $1,118 | $1,000 | 34 | $1,000 – $1,351 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $901 – $1,051 | $956 | 33 | $956 – $1,256 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $692 – $923 | $855 | 36 | $855 – $1,216 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $709 – $954 | $838 | 36 | $838 – $1,037 | |
| Root canal, molar | $680 – $893 | $800 | 36 | $800 – $1,030 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $708 – $911 | $781 | 37 | $781 – $953 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $670 – $829 | $756 | 35 | $756 – $943 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $651 – $857 | $725 | 36 | $725 – $939 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $542 – $700 | $631 | 37 | $631 – $829 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $470 – $619 | $544 | 38 | $544 – $692 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $252 – $425 | $340 | 28 | $340 – $485 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $262 – $384 | $334 | 36 | $334 – $440 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $309 – $387 | $333 | 26 | $333 – $436 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $221 – $336 | $279 | 35 | $279 – $389 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $154 – $222 | $197 | 33 | $197 – $268 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $140 – $214 | $174 | 37 | $174 – $242 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $142 – $198 | $171 | 33 | $171 – $221 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $129 – $184 | $155 | 38 | $155 – $214 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $100 – $141 | $127 | 36 | $127 – $158 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $85 – $135 | $118 | 36 | $118 – $148 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $94 – $133 | $115 | 37 | $115 – $146 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $90 – $130 | $110 | 37 | $110 – $146 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $89 – $137 | $106 | 37 | $106 – $150 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $83 – $112 | $98 | 39 | $98 – $121 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $78 – $109 | $94 | 36 | $94 – $122 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $75 – $106 | $94 | 36 | $94 – $113 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $59 – $82 | $72 | 36 | $72 – $96 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $60 – $75 | $66 | 34 | $66 – $83 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $46 – $68 | $62 | 35 | $62 – $77 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $45 – $56 | $52 | 37 | $52 – $64 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $40 – $50 | $46 | 36 | $46 – $55 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $27 – $43 | $36 | 36 | $36 – $47 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $30 – $44 | $36 | 39 | $36 – $46 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $26 – $34 | $29 | 35 | $29 – $40 |
Gainesville compared with Florida
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Gainesville and Florida as a whole, 26 run above the state median and 15 below. The largest local saving is on Ceramic crown attached to an implant: $1,012 here against $1,058 statewide.
See the Florida state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Gainesville
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, teenager alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $873. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,993.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,798 | $4,671 | $873 | 26 |
| Full braces, adult | $3,940 | $4,802 | $862 | 27 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $880 | $1,214 | $334 | 33 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,380 | $1,710 | $330 | 33 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $895 | $1,200 | $305 | 36 |
| Full upper denture | $853 | $1,142 | $289 | 38 |
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 Gainesville
These are federally funded health centres in Gainesville. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aza Health | 410 NE Waldo Rd | (352) 375-3790 · Website |
| Palms Medical Group - Gainesville | 200 SW 62nd Blvd | (352) 376-8211 · Website |
Florida has 734 such sites statewide — see the Florida page.
Other cities in Florida
Florida overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Gainesville practices are behind these figures?
Between 26 and 39 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Gainesville figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Gainesville dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Gainesville. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.