Dental costs in Evansville, IN: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 39 treatments from dental practices located in Evansville.
Observed prices in Evansville
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,768 – $4,478 | $4,200 | 8 | $4,200 – $5,310 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,723 – $4,335 | $4,157 | 8 | $4,157 – $5,148 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,291 – $1,505 | $1,368 | 8 | $1,368 – $1,695 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $840 – $1,089 | $1,056 | 9 | $1,056 – $1,238 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $828 – $1,089 | $1,056 | 9 | $1,056 – $1,226 | |
| Full upper denture | $750 – $1,003 | $878 | 9 | $878 – $1,053 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $817 – $924 | $856 | 8 | $856 – $1,050 | |
| Full lower denture | $726 – $1,000 | $854 | 9 | $854 – $1,064 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $809 – $1,005 | $844 | 8 | $844 – $1,021 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $677 – $905 | $806 | 9 | $806 – $931 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $684 – $808 | $797 | 9 | $797 – $958 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $636 – $856 | $796 | 8 | $796 – $886 | |
| Root canal, molar | $684 – $826 | $762 | 9 | $762 – $919 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $641 – $854 | $756 | 9 | $756 – $892 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $594 – $770 | $702 | 9 | $702 – $822 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $515 – $703 | $636 | 9 | $636 – $730 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $444 – $616 | $548 | 9 | $548 – $654 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $277 – $323 | $293 | 9 | $293 – $382 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $233 – $268 | $258 | 9 | $258 – $339 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $148 – $189 | $174 | 9 | $174 – $228 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $130 – $181 | $161 | 9 | $161 – $186 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $125 – $176 | $158 | 9 | $158 – $180 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $132 – $188 | $154 | 9 | $154 – $207 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $97 – $138 | $122 | 9 | $122 – $149 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $97 – $115 | $110 | 9 | $110 – $139 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $89 – $120 | $110 | 9 | $110 – $137 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $91 – $122 | $108 | 9 | $108 – $125 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $82 – $103 | $98 | 9 | $98 – $120 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $84 – $108 | $94 | 9 | $94 – $109 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $89 – $106 | $94 | 9 | $94 – $137 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $79 – $97 | $85 | 9 | $85 – $116 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $64 – $76 | $67 | 9 | $67 – $77 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $57 – $70 | $61 | 9 | $61 – $75 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $52 – $65 | $57 | 9 | $57 – $68 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $44 – $59 | $48 | 9 | $48 – $61 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $36 – $46 | $41 | 9 | $41 – $51 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $36 – $41 | $37 | 9 | $37 – $47 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $31 – $39 | $35 | 9 | $35 – $41 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $27 – $31 | $29 | 9 | $29 – $34 |
Evansville compared with Indiana
Across the 39 treatments we can price in both Evansville and Indiana as a whole, 26 run above the state median and 13 below. The largest local saving is on Ceramic crown attached to an implant: $856 here against $958 statewide.
See the Indiana state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Evansville
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 $710. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,359.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,768 | $4,478 | $710 | 8 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,723 | $4,335 | $612 | 8 |
| Full lower denture | $726 | $1,000 | $274 | 9 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $828 | $1,089 | $261 | 9 |
| Full upper denture | $750 | $1,003 | $253 | 9 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $840 | $1,089 | $249 | 9 |
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 Evansville
These are federally funded health centres in Evansville. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ECHO Community Health Care, Inc. Mulberry Street Clinic | 315 Mulberry St | (812) 421-7489 · Website |
| ECHO Division Street Family Clinic | 25 W Division St | (812) 436-0205 · Website |
| ECHO John Street Woodson Homeless Health Clinic | 401 John St | (812) 436-0224 |
| ECHO Pediatric and Prenatal Clinic | 316 Chandler Ave | (812) 436-4501 |
Indiana has 474 such sites statewide — see the Indiana page.
Other cities in Indiana
Indiana overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Evansville practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 9 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Evansville figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Evansville dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Evansville. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.