Dental costs in Fort Wayne, IN: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Fort Wayne.
Observed prices in Fort Wayne
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,847 – $4,398 | $4,178 | 24 | $4,178 – $4,585 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,668 – $4,207 | $3,991 | 24 | $3,991 – $4,372 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,291 – $1,562 | $1,504 | 25 | $1,504 – $1,630 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $880 – $1,144 | $1,054 | 25 | $1,054 – $1,207 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $876 – $1,138 | $1,037 | 25 | $1,037 – $1,194 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $868 – $1,065 | $969 | 25 | $969 – $1,152 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $830 – $1,050 | $954 | 25 | $954 – $1,110 | |
| Full upper denture | $815 – $1,016 | $910 | 25 | $910 – $1,067 | |
| Full lower denture | $795 – $984 | $874 | 25 | $874 – $1,034 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $722 – $876 | $820 | 26 | $820 – $928 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $746 – $901 | $787 | 24 | $787 – $959 | |
| Root canal, molar | $696 – $852 | $776 | 26 | $776 – $899 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $660 – $833 | $767 | 25 | $767 – $876 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $674 – $812 | $763 | 26 | $763 – $866 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $632 – $782 | $730 | 26 | $730 – $804 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $560 – $682 | $628 | 26 | $628 – $726 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $484 – $591 | $537 | 26 | $537 – $620 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $295 – $363 | $337 | 26 | $337 – $392 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $245 – $306 | $288 | 26 | $288 – $337 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $242 – $313 | $280 | 25 | $280 – $328 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $215 – $304 | $262 | 24 | $262 – $340 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $163 – $200 | $184 | 26 | $184 – $218 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $155 – $192 | $175 | 24 | $175 – $206 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $149 – $186 | $170 | 25 | $170 – $198 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $131 – $154 | $144 | 26 | $144 – $178 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $104 – $127 | $113 | 25 | $113 – $141 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $98 – $120 | $110 | 26 | $110 – $139 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $91 – $111 | $103 | 26 | $103 – $118 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $96 – $115 | $102 | 26 | $102 – $126 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $92 – $108 | $99 | 26 | $99 – $123 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $83 – $102 | $93 | 25 | $93 – $111 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $83 – $102 | $92 | 24 | $92 – $115 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $74 – $92 | $85 | 26 | $85 – $97 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $54 – $68 | $62 | 26 | $62 – $74 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $56 – $65 | $60 | 25 | $60 – $71 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $49 – $62 | $52 | 25 | $52 – $66 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $43 – $50 | $45 | 25 | $45 – $55 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $39 – $48 | $42 | 25 | $42 – $50 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $31 – $39 | $34 | 26 | $34 – $42 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $30 – $36 | $32 | 25 | $32 – $39 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $24 – $30 | $27 | 25 | $27 – $32 |
Fort Wayne compared with Indiana
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Fort Wayne and Indiana as a whole, 26 run above the state median and 15 below. The largest local saving is on Bone graft at an implant site: $262 here against $287 statewide.
See the Indiana state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Fort Wayne
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 $551. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,107.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,847 | $4,398 | $551 | 24 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,668 | $4,207 | $539 | 24 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,291 | $1,562 | $271 | 25 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $880 | $1,144 | $264 | 25 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $876 | $1,138 | $262 | 25 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $830 | $1,050 | $220 | 25 |
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 Fort Wayne
These are federally funded health centres in Fort Wayne. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance Health Center | 2700 Lafayette St, Ste 110 | (260) 266-0780 · Website |
| Alliance Health Centers- Turnstone | 3320 N Clinton St | (260) 266-0780 · Website |
| Alliance Health Centers- Brave Alliance Health Center | 525 Oxford St | (606) 634-1456 · Website |
| Alliance Health Centers- Charis House | 5920 Decatur Rd | (260) 266-0780 |
| Alliance Health Centers- Pediatrics | 2700 Lafayette St, Suite 50 | (260) 266-0780 · Website |
| Alliance Health Centers- The Bridge of Grace | 909 Elmrow Dr | (260) 266-0780 · Website |
| Alliance Health Centers- Urban League | 2135 S Hanna St, Suite 2 | (260) 266-0780 · Website |
| Alliance Health Centers- Washington Blvd | 404 E Washington Blvd | (260) 266-0780 |
| Bowen Center- Fort Wayne | 201 E Rudisill Blvd | (260) 471-3500 · Website |
| Bowen Center- Goshen Road | 2100 Goshen Rd | (800) 342-5653 |
| Bowen Health- Washington Center Road | 1313 W Washington Center Rd | (800) 342-5653 |
| Meridian Health Services Corp | 2020 McKinnie Ave | (765) 288-1928 |
Indiana has 474 such sites statewide — see the Indiana page.
Other cities in Indiana
Indiana overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Fort Wayne practices are behind these figures?
Between 24 and 26 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Fort Wayne figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Fort Wayne dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Fort Wayne. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.