Dental costs in Columbus, GA: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 40 treatments from dental practices located in Columbus.
Observed prices in Columbus
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,017 – $4,838 | $4,696 | 8 | $4,696 – $5,027 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,269 – $4,483 | $4,430 | 8 | $4,430 – $4,830 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,401 – $1,524 | $1,453 | 9 | $1,453 – $1,582 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,047 – $1,120 | $1,120 | 9 | $1,120 – $1,135 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,077 – $1,120 | $1,105 | 9 | $1,105 – $1,124 | |
| Full lower denture | $910 – $1,040 | $1,034 | 10 | $1,034 – $1,164 | |
| Full upper denture | $914 – $1,040 | $1,031 | 9 | $1,031 – $1,086 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $732 – $1,007 | $936 | 9 | $936 – $1,294 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $732 – $1,061 | $929 | 9 | $929 – $1,248 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $825 – $912 | $892 | 9 | $892 – $947 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $777 – $870 | $810 | 10 | $810 – $872 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $756 – $844 | $804 | 9 | $804 – $855 | |
| Root canal, molar | $753 – $846 | $774 | 10 | $774 – $873 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $678 – $821 | $767 | 9 | $767 – $838 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $720 – $804 | $738 | 10 | $738 – $834 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $660 – $699 | $675 | 8 | $675 – $730 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $547 – $576 | $576 | 9 | $576 – $646 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $318 – $330 | $328 | 9 | $328 – $354 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $314 – $366 | $322 | 10 | $322 – $401 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $278 – $293 | $278 | 9 | $278 – $305 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $178 – $196 | $182 | 10 | $182 – $235 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $178 – $185 | $178 | 9 | $178 – $189 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $145 – $160 | $160 | 9 | $160 – $188 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $139 – $182 | $157 | 9 | $157 – $193 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $122 – $135 | $130 | 10 | $130 – $153 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $108 – $120 | $120 | 9 | $120 – $126 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $101 – $125 | $118 | 9 | $118 – $128 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $113 – $122 | $114 | 10 | $114 – $129 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $100 – $115 | $100 | 10 | $100 – $150 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $87 – $94 | $94 | 9 | $94 – $122 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $87 – $102 | $92 | 10 | $92 – $110 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $85 – $94 | $88 | 10 | $88 – $98 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $65 – $77 | $73 | 10 | $73 – $79 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $58 – $69 | $62 | 9 | $62 – $77 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $48 – $62 | $59 | 9 | $59 – $73 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $52 – $56 | $56 | 9 | $56 – $59 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $36 – $42 | $42 | 9 | $42 – $43 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $29 – $40 | $40 | 9 | $40 – $42 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $37 – $52 | $39 | 9 | $39 – $56 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $29 – $37 | $34 | 10 | $34 – $38 |
Columbus compared with Georgia
Across the 40 treatments we can price in both Columbus and Georgia as a whole, 23 run above the state median and 17 below. The largest local saving is on Emergency visit for dental pain: $62 here against $74 statewide.
See the Georgia state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Columbus
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 $821. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,912.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,017 | $4,838 | $821 | 8 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $732 | $1,061 | $329 | 9 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $732 | $1,007 | $275 | 9 |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,269 | $4,483 | $214 | 8 |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $678 | $821 | $143 | 9 |
| Full lower denture | $910 | $1,040 | $130 | 10 |
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 Columbus
These are federally funded health centres in Columbus. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Height Elementary School SBHC | 1458 Benning Dr | (706) 322-9599 · Website |
| Fort Benning Road Health Center | 1600 Fort Benning Rd | (706) 689-1331 · Website |
| Medical RV | 1600 Fort Benning Rd | (706) 987-8250 |
| Richards Middle School | 2892 Edgewood Rd | (706) 569-3697 |
| VHCS Mobile Dental Services | 1600 Fort Benning Rd | Website |
Georgia has 444 such sites statewide — see the Georgia page.
Other cities in Georgia
Georgia overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Columbus practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 10 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Columbus figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Columbus dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Columbus. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.