Dental costs in Meridian, ID: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Meridian.
Observed prices in Meridian
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,011 – $4,397 | $4,178 | 10 | $4,178 – $4,462 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,798 – $4,200 | $3,862 | 10 | $3,862 – $4,255 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,180 – $1,407 | $1,291 | 13 | $1,291 – $1,505 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $798 – $1,094 | $985 | 13 | $985 – $1,189 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $782 – $1,102 | $912 | 12 | $912 – $1,198 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $845 – $966 | $908 | 9 | $908 – $1,060 | |
| Full upper denture | $685 – $1,092 | $896 | 14 | $896 – $1,245 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $829 – $889 | $847 | 11 | $847 – $972 | |
| Full lower denture | $636 – $960 | $760 | 12 | $760 – $1,125 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $636 – $790 | $738 | 12 | $738 – $868 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $602 – $865 | $733 | 12 | $733 – $892 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $558 – $832 | $731 | 13 | $731 – $839 | |
| Root canal, molar | $631 – $792 | $684 | 11 | $684 – $926 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $644 – $962 | $684 | 11 | $684 – $1,115 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $498 – $753 | $614 | 12 | $614 – $829 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $501 – $641 | $515 | 11 | $515 – $727 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $444 – $511 | $444 | 9 | $444 – $554 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $255 – $343 | $285 | 12 | $285 – $352 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $232 – $322 | $280 | 10 | $280 – $358 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $235 – $361 | $277 | 10 | $277 – $422 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $195 – $314 | $240 | 12 | $240 – $332 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $130 – $184 | $154 | 15 | $154 – $252 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $135 – $190 | $148 | 10 | $148 – $201 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $113 – $148 | $135 | 13 | $135 – $161 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $118 – $171 | $125 | 11 | $125 – $182 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $85 – $123 | $104 | 15 | $104 – $128 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $88 – $128 | $103 | 13 | $103 – $137 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $82 – $128 | $101 | 14 | $101 – $138 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $89 – $124 | $92 | 13 | $92 – $170 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $75 – $100 | $91 | 12 | $91 – $102 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $82 – $94 | $89 | 9 | $89 – $118 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $76 – $99 | $82 | 11 | $82 – $102 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $62 – $88 | $79 | 11 | $79 – $98 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $59 – $74 | $66 | 15 | $66 – $79 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $49 – $77 | $62 | 12 | $62 – $103 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $44 – $59 | $54 | 13 | $54 – $63 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $44 – $53 | $44 | 13 | $44 – $54 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $36 – $46 | $41 | 12 | $41 – $49 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $27 – $38 | $34 | 14 | $34 – $45 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $30 – $37 | $32 | 12 | $32 – $42 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $26 – $32 | $28 | 13 | $28 – $32 |
Meridian compared with Idaho
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Meridian and Idaho as a whole, 0 run above the state median and 41 below. The largest local saving is on Core build-up under a crown: $125 here against $168 statewide.
See the Idaho state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Meridian
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 upper denture alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $407. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,157.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full upper denture | $685 | $1,092 | $407 | 14 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,798 | $4,200 | $402 | 10 |
| Full braces, adult | $4,011 | $4,397 | $386 | 10 |
| Full lower denture | $636 | $960 | $324 | 12 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $782 | $1,102 | $320 | 12 |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $644 | $962 | $318 | 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 Meridian
These are federally funded health centres in Meridian. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Full Circle Health - Meridian | 2275 S Eagle Rd STE 120 | (208) 514-2520 · Website |
| Terry Reilly Florence Clinic | 3115 E Florence St | (208) 461-7149 · Website |
Idaho has 240 such sites statewide — see the Idaho page.
Other cities in Idaho
Idaho overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Meridian practices are behind these figures?
Between 9 and 15 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Meridian figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Meridian dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Meridian. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.