Dental costs in Aurora, IL: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Aurora.
Observed prices in Aurora
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,800 – $4,447 | $4,056 | 17 | $4,056 – $5,700 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,598 – $4,216 | $3,800 | 16 | $3,800 – $5,422 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,288 – $1,620 | $1,449 | 16 | $1,449 – $1,902 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $990 – $1,208 | $1,087 | 14 | $1,087 – $1,247 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $962 – $1,215 | $1,022 | 15 | $1,022 – $1,253 | |
| Full upper denture | $892 – $1,135 | $1,011 | 15 | $1,011 – $1,357 | |
| Full lower denture | $892 – $1,110 | $1,011 | 15 | $1,011 – $1,270 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $754 – $1,110 | $943 | 13 | $943 – $1,413 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $791 – $1,065 | $910 | 14 | $910 – $1,268 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $820 – $932 | $903 | 15 | $903 – $979 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $823 – $910 | $870 | 16 | $870 – $921 | |
| Root canal, molar | $715 – $957 | $862 | 15 | $862 – $984 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $658 – $854 | $802 | 16 | $802 – $909 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $661 – $968 | $783 | 16 | $783 – $1,064 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $675 – $791 | $735 | 16 | $735 – $896 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $563 – $761 | $635 | 16 | $635 – $774 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $499 – $638 | $553 | 15 | $553 – $668 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $255 – $446 | $378 | 12 | $378 – $464 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $329 – $371 | $352 | 14 | $352 – $400 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $299 – $338 | $313 | 15 | $313 – $386 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $250 – $307 | $280 | 16 | $280 – $336 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $166 – $223 | $194 | 16 | $194 – $239 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $149 – $200 | $174 | 16 | $174 – $216 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $148 – $180 | $173 | 15 | $173 – $186 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $159 – $203 | $171 | 16 | $171 – $204 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $114 – $145 | $128 | 15 | $128 – $156 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $94 – $134 | $127 | 17 | $127 – $152 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $99 – $126 | $113 | 16 | $113 – $137 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $94 – $130 | $104 | 15 | $104 – $146 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $91 – $130 | $104 | 15 | $104 – $134 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $82 – $116 | $99 | 16 | $99 – $117 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $90 – $106 | $98 | 16 | $98 – $112 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $81 – $103 | $85 | 16 | $85 – $110 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $69 – $74 | $72 | 15 | $72 – $83 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $57 – $80 | $70 | 16 | $70 – $88 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $52 – $65 | $58 | 16 | $58 – $70 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $48 – $58 | $55 | 14 | $55 – $66 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $40 – $52 | $46 | 15 | $46 – $54 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $33 – $43 | $40 | 15 | $40 – $52 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $35 – $42 | $37 | 15 | $37 – $44 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $26 – $33 | $30 | 15 | $30 – $36 |
Aurora compared with Illinois
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Aurora and Illinois as a whole, 29 run above the state median and 12 below. The largest local saving is on Ceramic crown attached to an implant: $943 here against $1,019 statewide.
See the Illinois state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Aurora
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 $647. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,534.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,800 | $4,447 | $647 | 17 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,598 | $4,216 | $618 | 16 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $754 | $1,110 | $356 | 13 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,288 | $1,620 | $332 | 16 |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $661 | $968 | $307 | 16 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $791 | $1,065 | $274 | 14 |
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 Aurora
These are federally funded health centres in Aurora. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Association for Individual Development - New Indian Trail Court | 309 New Indian Trail Ct | (630) 978-2532 |
| Aunt Martha's Aurora Community Health Center | 2124 Ogden Ave STE 201 | (877) 692-8686 · Website |
| Aunt Martha's Health Center Aurora Outreach | 680 S River St | (877) 692-8686 |
| Community Health Partnership Of Illinois | 157 S Lincoln Ave, Suite D | (630) 859-0015 · Website |
| Community Health Partnership Of Illinois | 157 S Lincoln Ave, Suite C | (630) 859-0015 · Website |
| Gateway Foundation | 400 Mercy Ln | (877) 692-8686 · Website |
| The Health Outreach Center | 76 S Lasalle St | (877) 692-8686 · Website |
| Tomcat Health Center | 500 Tomcat Ln | (630) 299-8023 · Website |
| VNA Health Care - Weston Avenue, Aurora | 323 Weston Ave STE 100 | (630) 892-4355 |
| VNA Health Care- West Aurora School Linked Health Center | 112 Oak Ave | (630) 892-4355 |
| VNA Health Center - Aurora Highland | 400 N Highland Ave | (630) 978-2532 · Website |
| VNA Health Center - Aurora Indian | 1400 Indian Ave | (630) 892-4355 · Website |
Illinois has 512 such sites statewide — see the Illinois page.
Other cities in Illinois
Illinois overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Aurora practices are behind these figures?
Between 12 and 17 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Aurora figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Aurora dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Aurora. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.