Dental costs in Bloomington, IL: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Bloomington.
Observed prices in Bloomington
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,823 – $4,155 | $4,003 | 8 | $4,003 – $4,176 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,645 – $3,961 | $3,816 | 8 | $3,816 – $3,982 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,194 – $1,490 | $1,305 | 9 | $1,305 – $1,674 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $899 – $1,047 | $994 | 11 | $994 – $1,238 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $904 – $1,042 | $985 | 11 | $985 – $1,238 | |
| Full upper denture | $781 – $1,058 | $877 | 10 | $877 – $1,211 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $812 – $944 | $873 | 9 | $873 – $1,000 | |
| Full lower denture | $749 – $1,076 | $842 | 10 | $842 – $1,211 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $806 – $888 | $835 | 9 | $835 – $975 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $688 – $827 | $729 | 11 | $729 – $937 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $646 – $743 | $726 | 11 | $726 – $769 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $637 – $756 | $714 | 10 | $714 – $842 | |
| Root canal, molar | $650 – $744 | $701 | 12 | $701 – $881 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $642 – $752 | $682 | 11 | $682 – $804 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $574 – $701 | $632 | 10 | $632 – $814 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $542 – $631 | $592 | 12 | $592 – $724 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $467 – $549 | $511 | 12 | $511 – $642 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $242 – $306 | $284 | 12 | $284 – $326 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $213 – $282 | $266 | 9 | $266 – $352 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $239 – $295 | $258 | 9 | $258 – $301 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $205 – $260 | $236 | 12 | $236 – $280 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $149 – $184 | $165 | 12 | $165 – $222 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $104 – $175 | $156 | 12 | $156 – $191 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $135 – $172 | $150 | 12 | $150 – $199 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $114 – $144 | $134 | 12 | $134 – $192 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $87 – $114 | $106 | 12 | $106 – $146 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $88 – $118 | $106 | 10 | $106 – $129 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $89 – $100 | $96 | 12 | $96 – $105 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $88 – $101 | $95 | 12 | $95 – $115 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $82 – $103 | $94 | 12 | $94 – $125 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $77 – $98 | $90 | 11 | $90 – $106 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $78 – $96 | $90 | 11 | $90 – $115 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $72 – $86 | $75 | 12 | $75 – $92 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $56 – $66 | $58 | 11 | $58 – $68 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $48 – $60 | $56 | 12 | $56 – $74 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $51 – $64 | $56 | 11 | $56 – $79 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $41 – $44 | $43 | 11 | $43 – $49 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $38 – $51 | $41 | 10 | $41 – $55 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $29 – $39 | $32 | 11 | $32 – $45 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $30 – $38 | $32 | 12 | $32 – $40 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $23 – $26 | $25 | 10 | $25 – $30 |
Bloomington compared with Illinois
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Bloomington and Illinois as a whole, 0 run above the state median and 41 below. The largest local saving is on Hard night guard for grinding: $258 here against $332 statewide.
See the Illinois state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Bloomington
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 $332. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,696.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,823 | $4,155 | $332 | 8 |
| Full lower denture | $749 | $1,076 | $327 | 10 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,645 | $3,961 | $316 | 8 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,194 | $1,490 | $296 | 9 |
| Full upper denture | $781 | $1,058 | $277 | 10 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $899 | $1,047 | $148 | 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 Bloomington
These are federally funded health centres in Bloomington. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Family Health Center | 1003 Martin Luther King Dr | (309) 827-6026 · Website |
| Chestnut Family Health Center | 720 W Chestnut St | (309) 557-1400 |
| Chestnut Family Health Center | 702 W Chestnut St | (309) 557-1400 · Website |
| Mobile Medical Unit Bloomington 1 | 702 W Chestnut St | (309) 557-1400 · Website |
Illinois has 512 such sites statewide — see the Illinois page.
Other cities in Illinois
Illinois overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Bloomington practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 12 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Bloomington figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Bloomington dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Bloomington. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.