Dental costs in Palm Springs, FL: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 14 treatments from dental practices located in Palm Springs.
Observed prices in Palm Springs
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $777 – $1,066 | $877 | 8 | $877 – $1,098 | |
| Full upper denture | $700 – $962 | $811 | 8 | $811 – $990 | |
| Root canal, molar | $626 – $792 | $720 | 8 | $720 – $798 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $612 – $851 | $687 | 8 | $687 – $856 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $602 – $763 | $662 | 8 | $662 – $765 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $581 – $721 | $658 | 8 | $658 – $742 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $483 – $653 | $595 | 8 | $595 – $665 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $404 – $570 | $490 | 8 | $490 – $588 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $123 – $223 | $146 | 8 | $146 – $233 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $71 – $138 | $90 | 8 | $90 – $147 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $59 – $110 | $70 | 8 | $70 – $120 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $47 – $69 | $60 | 8 | $60 – $70 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $30 – $51 | $36 | 8 | $36 – $52 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $27 – $38 | $32 | 8 | $32 – $39 |
Palm Springs compared with Florida
Across the 14 treatments we can price in both Palm Springs and Florida as a whole, 0 run above the state median and 14 below. The largest local saving is on Silver filling, one surface: $70 here against $91 statewide.
See the Florida state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Palm Springs
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 Partial lower denture with metal frame alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $289. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,292.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $777 | $1,066 | $289 | 8 |
| Full upper denture | $700 | $962 | $262 | 8 |
| All-ceramic crown | $612 | $851 | $239 | 8 |
| Root canal, premolar | $483 | $653 | $170 | 8 |
| Root canal, molar | $626 | $792 | $166 | 8 |
| Root canal, front tooth | $404 | $570 | $166 | 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 Palm Springs
These are federally funded health centres in Palm Springs. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care District Community Health Center - Atlantis | 4801 S Congress Ave, Suite 101 | (561) 642-1000 |
Florida has 734 such sites statewide — see the Florida page.
Other cities in Florida
Florida overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Palm Springs practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 8 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Palm Springs figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Palm Springs dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Palm Springs. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.