Dental costs in Panama City, FL: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 36 treatments from dental practices located in Panama City.
Observed prices in Panama City
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,764 – $4,227 | $3,920 | 8 | $3,920 – $4,572 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,610 – $4,030 | $3,748 | 8 | $3,748 – $4,430 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,296 – $1,584 | $1,373 | 8 | $1,373 – $1,918 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $833 – $1,030 | $961 | 8 | $961 – $1,189 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $835 – $1,030 | $956 | 8 | $956 – $1,188 | |
| Full upper denture | $697 – $923 | $838 | 8 | $838 – $1,075 | |
| Full lower denture | $686 – $906 | $827 | 8 | $827 – $1,075 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $650 – $810 | $750 | 8 | $750 – $875 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $640 – $793 | $726 | 8 | $726 – $959 | |
| Root canal, molar | $622 – $754 | $716 | 8 | $716 – $815 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $599 – $756 | $696 | 8 | $696 – $823 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $591 – $749 | $685 | 8 | $685 – $802 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $473 – $578 | $536 | 8 | $536 – $620 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $403 – $492 | $456 | 8 | $456 – $524 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $259 – $314 | $294 | 8 | $294 – $364 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $224 – $260 | $250 | 8 | $250 – $311 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $135 – $163 | $152 | 8 | $152 – $190 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $131 – $152 | $142 | 8 | $142 – $185 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $122 – $154 | $138 | 8 | $138 – $182 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $111 – $137 | $127 | 8 | $127 – $160 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $85 – $109 | $96 | 8 | $96 – $118 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $83 – $104 | $90 | 8 | $90 – $118 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $75 – $99 | $88 | 8 | $88 – $113 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $78 – $95 | $87 | 8 | $87 – $111 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $76 – $86 | $82 | 8 | $82 – $93 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $76 – $91 | $82 | 8 | $82 – $106 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $74 – $85 | $80 | 8 | $80 – $99 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $67 – $84 | $72 | 8 | $72 – $97 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $54 – $61 | $57 | 8 | $57 – $66 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $51 – $63 | $56 | 8 | $56 – $71 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $42 – $53 | $44 | 8 | $44 – $65 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $38 – $43 | $41 | 8 | $41 – $47 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $34 – $40 | $36 | 8 | $36 – $42 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $28 – $32 | $30 | 8 | $30 – $36 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $25 – $29 | $28 | 8 | $28 – $34 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $23 – $30 | $28 | 8 | $28 – $35 |
Panama City compared with Florida
Across the 36 treatments we can price in both Panama City and Florida as a whole, 0 run above the state median and 36 below. The largest local saving is on Comprehensive exam (new patient): $44 here against $61 statewide.
See the Florida state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Panama City
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 $463. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,814.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,764 | $4,227 | $463 | 8 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,610 | $4,030 | $420 | 8 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,296 | $1,584 | $288 | 8 |
| Full upper denture | $697 | $923 | $226 | 8 |
| Full lower denture | $686 | $906 | $220 | 8 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $833 | $1,030 | $197 | 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 Panama City
These are federally funded health centres in Panama City. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PanCare Dental - Panama City | 403 E 11th St | (850) 767-3350 · Website |
| PanCare Health - Panama City | 2235 E 15th St | (850) 818-0050 · Website |
| PanCare Health - Panama City | 2309 E 15th St | (850) 747-5272 · Website |
| PanCare Health Dental Mobile Unit | 403 E 11th St | (850) 767-3350 |
| PanCare Health Gulf Coast | 5230 W Highway 98 | (850) 873-3535 · Website |
| PanCare Health Mobile Unit #1 | 2309 E 15th St | (850) 747-5599 |
| PanCare Health Mobile Unit #11 | 2309 E 15th St | (850) 247-9834 · Website |
| PanCare Health Mobile Unit #5 | 2309 E 15th St | (850) 247-9834 · Website |
| PanCare Health Mobile Unit #6 | 2309 E 15th St | (850) 247-9834 · Website |
| PanCare Health Mobile Unit #7 | 2309 E 15th St | (850) 247-9834 · Website |
| PanCare Health Mobile Unit #8 | 2309 E 15th St | (850) 247-9834 · Website |
| PanCare Health Mobile Unit #9 | 2309 E 15th St | (850) 247-9834 |
Florida has 734 such sites statewide — see the Florida page.
Other cities in Florida
Florida overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Panama City practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 8 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Panama City figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Panama City dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Panama City. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.