Dental costs in Elgin, IL: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Elgin.
Observed prices in Elgin
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,904 – $4,654 | $4,086 | 15 | $4,086 – $5,042 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,686 – $4,253 | $3,867 | 13 | $3,867 – $4,798 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,335 – $1,610 | $1,396 | 18 | $1,396 – $1,950 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $942 – $1,209 | $1,066 | 19 | $1,066 – $1,461 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $933 – $1,205 | $1,060 | 19 | $1,060 – $1,454 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $986 – $1,146 | $1,060 | 14 | $1,060 – $1,190 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $920 – $1,122 | $1,050 | 15 | $1,050 – $1,149 | |
| Full upper denture | $864 – $1,178 | $1,013 | 20 | $1,013 – $1,385 | |
| Full lower denture | $843 – $1,142 | $973 | 20 | $973 – $1,329 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $644 – $892 | $847 | 20 | $847 – $952 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $668 – $839 | $780 | 20 | $780 – $904 | |
| Root canal, molar | $670 – $814 | $758 | 21 | $758 – $971 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $655 – $892 | $730 | 21 | $730 – $1,090 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $561 – $756 | $703 | 18 | $703 – $853 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $614 – $770 | $695 | 18 | $695 – $866 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $532 – $684 | $627 | 20 | $627 – $784 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $471 – $580 | $536 | 21 | $536 – $684 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $277 – $432 | $351 | 12 | $351 – $471 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $284 – $375 | $338 | 22 | $338 – $423 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $254 – $345 | $299 | 15 | $299 – $352 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $243 – $316 | $292 | 22 | $292 – $346 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $162 – $222 | $187 | 21 | $187 – $232 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $133 – $198 | $178 | 22 | $178 – $218 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $138 – $184 | $162 | 21 | $162 – $195 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $100 – $166 | $146 | 20 | $146 – $175 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $72 – $125 | $110 | 22 | $110 – $155 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $93 – $127 | $110 | 19 | $110 – $134 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $82 – $118 | $99 | 20 | $99 – $150 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $83 – $117 | $96 | 20 | $96 – $126 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $81 – $107 | $94 | 21 | $94 – $117 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $80 – $108 | $94 | 21 | $94 – $126 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $79 – $102 | $91 | 19 | $91 – $112 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $64 – $88 | $81 | 21 | $81 – $104 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $54 – $70 | $64 | 20 | $64 – $80 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $53 – $69 | $63 | 21 | $63 – $80 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $54 – $62 | $59 | 21 | $59 – $74 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $42 – $56 | $48 | 19 | $48 – $62 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $36 – $48 | $45 | 19 | $45 – $54 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $34 – $46 | $38 | 17 | $38 – $48 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $30 – $39 | $36 | 21 | $36 – $40 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $22 – $28 | $25 | 17 | $25 – $35 |
Elgin compared with Illinois
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Elgin and Illinois as a whole, 12 run above the state median and 29 below. The largest local saving is on Silver filling, two surfaces: $94 here against $106 statewide.
See the Illinois state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Elgin
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 $750. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,477.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,904 | $4,654 | $750 | 15 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,686 | $4,253 | $567 | 13 |
| Full upper denture | $864 | $1,178 | $314 | 20 |
| Full lower denture | $843 | $1,142 | $299 | 20 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,335 | $1,610 | $275 | 18 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $933 | $1,205 | $272 | 19 |
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 Elgin
These are federally funded health centres in Elgin. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1435 N Randall Rd | 1435 N Randall Rd STE 408 | (844) 599-3700 · Website |
| 373 Summit St | 373 Summit St | (844) 599-3700 · Website |
| 450 Dundee Ave | 450 Dundee Ave | (844) 599-3700 · Website |
| Association for Individual Development - Bowes Road | 1135 Bowes Rd | (847) 717-6455 · Website |
| VNA Health Center - Elgin Villa | 801 Villa St | (847) 717-6455 · Website |
Illinois has 512 such sites statewide — see the Illinois page.
Other cities in Illinois
Illinois overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Elgin practices are behind these figures?
Between 12 and 22 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Elgin figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Elgin dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Elgin. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.