Dental costs in West Palm Beach, FL: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in West Palm Beach.
Observed prices in West Palm Beach
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,378 – $4,935 | $4,675 | 9 | $4,675 – $5,528 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,054 – $4,894 | $4,647 | 8 | $4,647 – $5,505 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,390 – $1,580 | $1,498 | 9 | $1,498 – $1,826 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $998 – $1,123 | $1,032 | 11 | $1,032 – $1,157 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,000 – $1,098 | $1,027 | 10 | $1,027 – $1,179 | |
| Full upper denture | $890 – $1,083 | $1,010 | 11 | $1,010 – $1,092 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $939 – $1,350 | $997 | 10 | $997 – $1,567 | |
| Full lower denture | $881 – $1,039 | $993 | 10 | $993 – $1,109 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $746 – $990 | $932 | 11 | $932 – $998 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $915 – $1,186 | $918 | 11 | $918 – $1,474 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $694 – $841 | $788 | 10 | $788 – $866 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $679 – $826 | $786 | 11 | $786 – $948 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $679 – $903 | $750 | 11 | $750 – $998 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $692 – $766 | $734 | 12 | $734 – $827 | |
| Root canal, molar | $694 – $955 | $712 | 11 | $712 – $1,026 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $564 – $781 | $618 | 12 | $618 – $840 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $473 – $690 | $519 | 12 | $519 – $707 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $377 – $488 | $416 | 9 | $416 – $534 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $308 – $359 | $339 | 8 | $339 – $404 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $296 – $348 | $316 | 11 | $316 – $375 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $243 – $285 | $258 | 9 | $258 – $307 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $156 – $206 | $186 | 10 | $186 – $255 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $152 – $200 | $179 | 11 | $179 – $214 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $134 – $185 | $158 | 11 | $158 – $204 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $142 – $201 | $154 | 12 | $154 – $223 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $98 – $153 | $126 | 11 | $126 – $166 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $100 – $132 | $124 | 11 | $124 – $144 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $98 – $134 | $120 | 10 | $120 – $137 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $84 – $130 | $114 | 11 | $114 – $144 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $93 – $121 | $101 | 10 | $101 – $132 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $78 – $104 | $96 | 10 | $96 – $112 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $82 – $104 | $88 | 10 | $88 – $112 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $79 – $117 | $87 | 11 | $87 – $124 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $64 – $87 | $70 | 10 | $70 – $93 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $62 – $68 | $64 | 9 | $64 – $78 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $42 – $63 | $50 | 10 | $50 – $67 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $43 – $55 | $50 | 11 | $50 – $60 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $42 – $49 | $45 | 9 | $45 – $53 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $30 – $42 | $35 | 11 | $35 – $48 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $32 – $38 | $33 | 9 | $33 – $44 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $24 – $33 | $28 | 10 | $28 – $39 |
West Palm Beach compared with Florida
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both West Palm Beach and Florida as a whole, 17 run above the state median and 24 below. The largest local saving is on Comprehensive exam (new patient): $50 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 West Palm 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, teenager alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $840. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,584.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $4,054 | $4,894 | $840 | 8 |
| Full braces, adult | $4,378 | $4,935 | $557 | 9 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $939 | $1,350 | $411 | 10 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $915 | $1,186 | $271 | 11 |
| Root canal, molar | $694 | $955 | $261 | 11 |
| All-ceramic crown | $746 | $990 | $244 | 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 West Palm Beach
These are federally funded health centres in West Palm 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FAU/NCHA U.B. Kinsey Community Health Center | 720 8th St | (561) 557-2052 · Website |
| FAU/NCHA Westgate Community Health Center | 1650 Osceola Dr | (561) 803-8880 · Website |
| FAU/NCHA at Vita Nova | 2724 N Australian Ave | (561) 803-8880 |
| Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. | 5827 Corporate Way | (561) 612-6524 · Website |
| FoundCare - Corporate Way | 5730 Corporate Way, Suite 100 | (561) 432-5849 |
| FoundCare -Yolette Bonnet Center | 5867 Okeechobee Blvd | (561) 432-5849 |
| FoundCare Dental Mobile Unit | 2330 S Congress Ave | (561) 432-5849 |
| FoundCare Health Center | 2330 S Congress Ave | (561) 432-5849 · Website |
| FoundCare Mobile Unit1 | 5867 Okeechobee Blvd | (561) 848-8701 · Website |
| Health Care District Community Health Center - Mangonia Park | 2051 45th St, Suite 300 | (561) 642-1000 · Website |
| Health Care District Community Health Center - Mobile Hero | 1150 45th St | (561) 642-1000 |
| Health Care District Community Health Center - Mobile Warrior | 1150 45th St | (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 West Palm Beach practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 12 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A West Palm Beach figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a West Palm Beach dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in West Palm Beach. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.