Dental costs in Oak Park, IL: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Oak Park.
Observed prices in Oak Park
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,994 – $4,450 | $4,260 | 19 | $4,260 – $4,718 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,809 – $4,232 | $4,062 | 19 | $4,062 – $4,462 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,376 – $1,599 | $1,478 | 21 | $1,478 – $2,073 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $996 – $1,158 | $1,089 | 23 | $1,089 – $1,323 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $990 – $1,146 | $1,089 | 23 | $1,089 – $1,327 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $985 – $1,098 | $1,057 | 20 | $1,057 – $1,641 | |
| Full upper denture | $884 – $1,082 | $997 | 22 | $997 – $1,227 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $929 – $1,058 | $986 | 20 | $986 – $1,295 | |
| Full lower denture | $855 – $1,094 | $948 | 22 | $948 – $1,208 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $753 – $879 | $804 | 24 | $804 – $965 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $746 – $897 | $787 | 23 | $787 – $995 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $644 – $860 | $778 | 20 | $778 – $900 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $708 – $809 | $766 | 24 | $766 – $891 | |
| Root canal, molar | $722 – $847 | $758 | 24 | $758 – $930 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $694 – $785 | $733 | 23 | $733 – $821 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $552 – $656 | $598 | 23 | $598 – $730 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $468 – $552 | $518 | 23 | $518 – $633 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $323 – $372 | $334 | 24 | $334 – $417 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $306 – $340 | $318 | 19 | $318 – $345 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $270 – $315 | $281 | 24 | $281 – $368 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $252 – $292 | $263 | 18 | $263 – $404 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $175 – $214 | $181 | 24 | $181 – $248 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $166 – $193 | $180 | 24 | $180 – $213 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $152 – $176 | $158 | 23 | $158 – $189 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $135 – $156 | $142 | 24 | $142 – $182 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $99 – $123 | $110 | 24 | $110 – $130 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $101 – $116 | $110 | 24 | $110 – $142 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $94 – $111 | $102 | 23 | $102 – $129 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $94 – $128 | $102 | 24 | $102 – $136 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $92 – $110 | $99 | 24 | $99 – $120 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $93 – $109 | $98 | 24 | $98 – $130 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $86 – $101 | $92 | 24 | $92 – $108 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $78 – $96 | $85 | 24 | $85 – $104 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $66 – $82 | $80 | 24 | $80 – $85 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $61 – $71 | $63 | 21 | $63 – $74 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $50 – $60 | $55 | 24 | $55 – $63 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $44 – $52 | $48 | 24 | $48 – $56 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $40 – $47 | $44 | 24 | $44 – $50 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $32 – $39 | $37 | 24 | $37 – $48 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $34 – $40 | $36 | 24 | $36 – $41 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $29 – $35 | $34 | 21 | $34 – $38 |
Oak Park compared with Illinois
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Oak Park and Illinois as a whole, 17 run above the state median and 24 below. The largest local saving is on Bone graft at an implant site: $263 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 Oak 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 Full braces, adult alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $456. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,755.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,994 | $4,450 | $456 | 19 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,809 | $4,232 | $423 | 19 |
| Full lower denture | $855 | $1,094 | $239 | 22 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,376 | $1,599 | $223 | 21 |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $644 | $860 | $216 | 20 |
| Full upper denture | $884 | $1,082 | $198 | 22 |
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 Oak Park
These are federally funded health centres in Oak 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PCC Lake Street Family Health Center | 14 Lake St | (708) 383-0113 · Website |
Illinois has 512 such sites statewide — see the Illinois page.
Other cities in Illinois
Illinois overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Oak Park practices are behind these figures?
Between 18 and 24 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Oak Park figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Oak Park dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Oak Park. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.