Dental costs in Glen Carbon, IL: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 25 treatments from dental practices located in Glen Carbon.
Observed prices in Glen Carbon
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,432 – $1,673 | $1,482 | 8 | $1,482 – $1,896 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $984 – $1,181 | $1,095 | 8 | $1,095 – $1,217 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $962 – $1,131 | $1,021 | 8 | $1,021 – $1,212 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $939 – $1,082 | $989 | 8 | $989 – $1,170 | |
| Full lower denture | $890 – $988 | $946 | 8 | $946 – $1,049 | |
| Full upper denture | $892 – $1,024 | $942 | 8 | $942 – $1,141 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $791 – $893 | $852 | 8 | $852 – $935 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $317 – $350 | $342 | 8 | $342 – $368 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $274 – $354 | $310 | 8 | $310 – $396 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $232 – $383 | $301 | 8 | $301 – $385 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $177 – $218 | $206 | 8 | $206 – $242 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $169 – $194 | $183 | 8 | $183 – $196 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $158 – $172 | $162 | 8 | $162 – $190 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $118 – $135 | $126 | 8 | $126 – $150 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $95 – $119 | $112 | 8 | $112 – $122 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $92 – $110 | $103 | 8 | $103 – $134 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $90 – $106 | $103 | 8 | $103 – $115 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $89 – $102 | $99 | 8 | $99 – $106 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $75 – $92 | $85 | 8 | $85 – $111 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $53 – $70 | $67 | 8 | $67 – $80 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $56 – $68 | $64 | 8 | $64 – $71 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $48 – $61 | $58 | 8 | $58 – $63 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $43 – $52 | $48 | 8 | $48 – $56 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $31 – $38 | $35 | 8 | $35 – $43 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $24 – $30 | $28 | 8 | $28 – $31 |
Glen Carbon compared with Illinois
Across the 25 treatments we can price in both Glen Carbon and Illinois as a whole, 15 run above the state median and 10 below. The largest local saving is on Bone graft at an implant site: $301 here against $342 statewide.
See the Illinois state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Glen Carbon
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 Implant post placed in the jaw alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $241. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,033.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,432 | $1,673 | $241 | 8 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $984 | $1,181 | $197 | 8 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $962 | $1,131 | $169 | 8 |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $232 | $383 | $151 | 8 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $939 | $1,082 | $143 | 8 |
| Full upper denture | $892 | $1,024 | $132 | 8 |
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 Glen Carbon
These are federally funded health centres in Glen Carbon. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SIHF Healthcare - Glen Carbon | 4230 S State Route 159 | (618) 332-0694 |
Illinois has 512 such sites statewide — see the Illinois page.
Other cities in Illinois
Illinois overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Glen Carbon practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 8 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Glen Carbon figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Glen Carbon dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Glen Carbon. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.