Dental costs in Melrose Park, IL: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 39 treatments from dental practices located in Melrose Park.
Observed prices in Melrose Park
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,652 – $3,956 | $3,755 | 8 | $3,755 – $4,394 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,482 – $3,620 | $3,482 | 8 | $3,482 – $3,714 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $702 – $1,121 | $990 | 10 | $990 – $1,506 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $840 – $956 | $847 | 9 | $847 – $1,023 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $832 – $940 | $840 | 9 | $840 – $1,023 | |
| Full upper denture | $700 – $992 | $774 | 12 | $774 – $1,009 | |
| Full lower denture | $672 – $962 | $758 | 12 | $758 – $1,010 | |
| Root canal, molar | $626 – $880 | $687 | 12 | $687 – $941 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $578 – $852 | $653 | 12 | $653 – $880 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $608 – $664 | $626 | 8 | $626 – $810 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $622 – $756 | $622 | 9 | $622 – $834 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $585 – $653 | $585 | 9 | $585 – $790 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $505 – $722 | $533 | 12 | $533 – $799 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $532 – $735 | $532 | 9 | $532 – $798 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $436 – $468 | $437 | 9 | $437 – $562 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $207 – $383 | $352 | 12 | $352 – $402 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $248 – $342 | $298 | 12 | $298 – $370 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $226 – $454 | $285 | 9 | $285 – $488 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $206 – $270 | $212 | 9 | $212 – $281 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $146 – $185 | $150 | 12 | $150 – $210 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $146 – $166 | $146 | 9 | $146 – $168 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $131 – $165 | $132 | 9 | $132 – $170 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $120 – $134 | $121 | 9 | $121 – $166 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $92 – $103 | $103 | 9 | $103 – $128 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $94 – $100 | $96 | 9 | $96 – $135 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $84 – $90 | $86 | 9 | $86 – $105 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $84 – $91 | $85 | 9 | $85 – $124 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $78 – $88 | $78 | 9 | $78 – $106 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $74 – $94 | $78 | 9 | $78 – $104 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $76 – $92 | $76 | 9 | $76 – $101 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $63 – $86 | $70 | 12 | $70 – $103 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $48 – $70 | $60 | 12 | $60 – $78 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $50 – $71 | $53 | 12 | $53 – $76 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $44 – $56 | $52 | 12 | $52 – $60 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $36 – $55 | $45 | 12 | $45 – $60 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $34 – $46 | $37 | 12 | $37 – $52 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $26 – $44 | $29 | 9 | $29 – $47 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $27 – $35 | $28 | 9 | $28 – $39 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $22 – $30 | $22 | 9 | $22 – $31 |
Melrose Park compared with Illinois
Across the 39 treatments we can price in both Melrose Park and Illinois as a whole, 1 run above the state median and 38 below. The largest local saving is on Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit: $532 here against $746 statewide.
See the Illinois state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Melrose Park
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 Ceramic crown attached to an implant alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $419. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,833.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $702 | $1,121 | $419 | 10 |
| Full braces, adult | $3,652 | $3,956 | $304 | 8 |
| Full upper denture | $700 | $992 | $292 | 12 |
| Full lower denture | $672 | $962 | $290 | 12 |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $578 | $852 | $274 | 12 |
| Root canal, molar | $626 | $880 | $254 | 12 |
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 Melrose Park
These are federally funded health centres in Melrose Park. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ACCESS Melrose Park Family Health Center | 8321 W North Ave | (708) 681-2298 · Website |
| PCC Melrose Park Family Health Center | 1111 Superior St, Suite 101 | (708) 406-3040 |
Illinois has 512 such sites statewide — see the Illinois page.
Other cities in Illinois
Illinois overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Melrose Park practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 12 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Melrose Park figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Melrose Park dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Melrose Park. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.