Dental costs in Kansas City, KS: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Kansas City.
Observed prices in Kansas City
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,185 – $5,461 | $4,713 | 10 | $4,713 – $5,539 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,114 – $5,461 | $4,502 | 9 | $4,502 – $5,618 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,433 – $1,845 | $1,645 | 14 | $1,645 – $2,289 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $845 – $1,439 | $1,118 | 13 | $1,118 – $1,834 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $958 – $1,227 | $1,046 | 17 | $1,046 – $1,733 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $964 – $1,220 | $1,045 | 17 | $1,045 – $1,733 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $878 – $1,258 | $1,036 | 14 | $1,036 – $1,614 | |
| Full upper denture | $775 – $1,129 | $930 | 17 | $930 – $1,733 | |
| Full lower denture | $577 – $1,005 | $892 | 14 | $892 – $1,074 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $687 – $966 | $851 | 16 | $851 – $968 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $653 – $853 | $808 | 16 | $808 – $889 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $647 – $917 | $802 | 17 | $802 – $945 | |
| Root canal, molar | $557 – $868 | $742 | 17 | $742 – $930 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $572 – $916 | $723 | 16 | $723 – $925 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $440 – $814 | $701 | 16 | $701 – $945 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $428 – $686 | $612 | 14 | $612 – $746 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $364 – $584 | $530 | 17 | $530 – $618 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $282 – $340 | $322 | 14 | $322 – $376 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $188 – $344 | $277 | 14 | $277 – $400 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $246 – $325 | $270 | 16 | $270 – $355 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $240 – $314 | $261 | 10 | $261 – $406 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $156 – $225 | $182 | 17 | $182 – $262 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $87 – $191 | $175 | 14 | $175 – $198 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $142 – $232 | $174 | 17 | $174 – $264 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $130 – $153 | $144 | 17 | $144 – $167 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $99 – $124 | $110 | 17 | $110 – $131 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $80 – $126 | $108 | 15 | $108 – $145 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $89 – $119 | $108 | 16 | $108 – $130 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $78 – $124 | $107 | 17 | $107 – $137 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $88 – $106 | $104 | 13 | $104 – $112 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $73 – $106 | $92 | 16 | $92 – $114 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $72 – $106 | $92 | 17 | $92 – $116 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $72 – $98 | $88 | 16 | $88 – $121 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $68 – $80 | $73 | 14 | $73 – $81 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $49 – $80 | $72 | 15 | $72 – $88 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $56 – $62 | $59 | 12 | $59 – $65 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $51 – $58 | $56 | 14 | $56 – $59 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $43 – $48 | $44 | 13 | $44 – $50 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $33 – $38 | $38 | 13 | $38 – $43 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $32 – $41 | $35 | 17 | $35 – $45 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $23 – $30 | $29 | 16 | $29 – $33 |
Kansas City compared with Kansas
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Kansas City and Kansas as a whole, 19 run above the state median and 22 below. The largest local saving is on Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant: $88 here against $105 statewide.
See the Kansas state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Kansas City
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, teenager alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $1,347. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $4,437.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $4,114 | $5,461 | $1,347 | 9 |
| Full braces, adult | $4,185 | $5,461 | $1,276 | 10 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $845 | $1,439 | $594 | 13 |
| Full lower denture | $577 | $1,005 | $428 | 14 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,433 | $1,845 | $412 | 14 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $878 | $1,258 | $380 | 14 |
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 Kansas City
These are federally funded health centres in Kansas City. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy and Truth Kansas City, KS | 721 N 31st St, Suite 101 | (913) 621-0074 · Website |
| Swope Health - West | 4835 State Ave | (816) 923-5800 |
| Swope Health Svcs - Wyandotte | 21 N 12th St, Suite 400 | (816) 599-5111 · Website |
| Vibrant Health - Central | 21 N 12th St, Suite 300 | (913) 342-2552 · Website |
| Vibrant Health - Central #350 | 21 N 12th St, Suite 350 | (913) 342-2552 · Website |
| Vibrant Health - Central, #110 | 21 N 12th St, Suite 110 | (913) 342-2552 |
| Vibrant Health - Central, #200 | 21 N 12th St, Suite 200 | (913) 342-2552 · Website |
| Vibrant Health - Central, #201 | 21 N 12th St, Suite 201 | (913) 342-2552 |
| Vibrant Health - Children's Campus | 444 Minnesota Ave | (913) 342-2552 · Website |
| Vibrant Health - Cordell D. Meeks, Jr. Clinic | 4313 State Ave | (913) 342-2552 |
| Vibrant Health - Family Health Care | 340 Southwest Blvd | (913) 342-2552 |
| Vibrant Health, Central Ste 310 | 21 N 12th St, Suite 310 | (913) 342-2552 |
Kansas has 169 such sites statewide — see the Kansas page.
Other cities in Kansas
Kansas overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Kansas City practices are behind these figures?
Between 9 and 17 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Kansas City figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Kansas City dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Kansas City. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.