Dental costs in Albany, GA: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 33 treatments from dental practices located in Albany.
Observed prices in Albany
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $996 – $1,279 | $1,152 | 8 | $1,152 – $1,279 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $990 – $1,279 | $1,151 | 8 | $1,151 – $1,279 | |
| Full upper denture | $834 – $1,158 | $982 | 8 | $982 – $1,158 | |
| Full lower denture | $818 – $1,158 | $962 | 8 | $962 – $1,158 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $758 – $893 | $865 | 8 | $865 – $901 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $740 – $858 | $829 | 8 | $829 – $886 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $700 – $830 | $816 | 8 | $816 – $836 | |
| Root canal, molar | $747 – $834 | $790 | 8 | $790 – $869 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $657 – $752 | $744 | 8 | $744 – $785 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $599 – $664 | $618 | 8 | $618 – $705 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $495 – $567 | $516 | 8 | $516 – $615 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $292 – $356 | $341 | 8 | $341 – $370 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $246 – $308 | $294 | 8 | $294 – $312 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $282 – $329 | $290 | 8 | $290 – $387 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $176 – $210 | $196 | 8 | $196 – $226 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $172 – $196 | $190 | 8 | $190 – $200 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $161 – $194 | $188 | 8 | $188 – $196 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $140 – $173 | $164 | 8 | $164 – $174 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $110 – $124 | $123 | 8 | $123 – $128 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $112 – $122 | $116 | 8 | $116 – $131 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $98 – $117 | $112 | 8 | $112 – $119 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $102 – $117 | $112 | 8 | $112 – $120 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $106 – $118 | $111 | 8 | $111 – $122 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $94 – $103 | $98 | 8 | $98 – $104 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $91 – $101 | $96 | 8 | $96 – $106 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $84 – $94 | $90 | 8 | $90 – $97 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $64 – $79 | $68 | 11 | $68 – $90 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $59 – $68 | $63 | 8 | $63 – $72 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $51 – $60 | $57 | 8 | $57 – $64 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $45 – $50 | $47 | 8 | $47 – $50 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $40 – $46 | $44 | 8 | $44 – $47 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $34 – $37 | $36 | 8 | $36 – $37 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $30 – $38 | $34 | 8 | $34 – $40 |
Albany compared with Georgia
Across the 33 treatments we can price in both Albany and Georgia as a whole, 18 run above the state median and 15 below. The largest local saving is on Hard night guard for grinding: $290 here against $322 statewide.
See the Georgia state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Albany
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 lower denture alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $340. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,501.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full lower denture | $818 | $1,158 | $340 | 8 |
| Full upper denture | $834 | $1,158 | $324 | 8 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $990 | $1,279 | $289 | 8 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $996 | $1,279 | $283 | 8 |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $758 | $893 | $135 | 8 |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $700 | $830 | $130 | 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 Albany
These are federally funded health centres in Albany. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAPHC Elois Edge Women's Health Center | 1912 Arlington Ln | (229) 888-6559 · Website |
| AAPHC Mobile Access Care Unit / MACU-1 | 1412 W Oakridge Dr | (229) 405-6201 · Website |
| AAPHC Mobile Access Care Unit / MACU-2 | 1412 W Oakridge Dr | (229) 405-6201 |
| AAPHC Renaissance Center | 2403 Osler Ct | (229) 639-3135 · Website |
| AAPHC Wellness Center | 512 Liberty Expy SE | (229) 430-1274 · Website |
| Albany Area Pediatrics | 1801 Palmyra Rd | (229) 349-0020 · Website |
| Albany Middle School-Based Health Center | 1700 Cordell Ave | (229) 888-6559 · Website |
| Alice Coachman Elementary School-Based Health Center | 1425 W Oakridge Dr | (229) 431-3488 · Website |
| East Albany Medical Center | 1712 E Broad Ave | (229) 639-3100 · Website |
| Hotz Scoggins Family Medical Center | 401 S Madison St | (229) 405-6959 · Website |
| Live Oak Elementary School-Based Health Center | 4529 Gillionville Rd | (229) 405-6188 · Website |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School-Based Health Center | 3125 Martin Luther King Jr Dr | (229) 888-6650 · Website |
Georgia has 444 such sites statewide — see the Georgia page.
Other cities in Georgia
Georgia overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Albany practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 11 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Albany figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Albany dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Albany. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.