Dental costs in Lawrence, KS: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Lawrence.
Observed prices in Lawrence
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,328 – $4,674 | $4,674 | 9 | $4,674 – $4,994 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,126 – $4,456 | $4,456 | 8 | $4,456 – $5,002 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,384 – $1,547 | $1,547 | 9 | $1,547 – $1,601 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,170 – $1,306 | $1,170 | 9 | $1,170 – $1,306 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,168 – $1,306 | $1,168 | 9 | $1,168 – $1,306 | |
| Full upper denture | $1,116 – $1,246 | $1,116 | 9 | $1,116 – $1,246 | |
| Full lower denture | $1,054 – $1,178 | $1,054 | 9 | $1,054 – $1,178 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $1,018 – $1,138 | $1,018 | 9 | $1,018 – $1,138 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $862 – $965 | $965 | 9 | $965 – $972 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $956 – $1,069 | $956 | 9 | $956 – $1,069 | |
| Root canal, molar | $843 – $942 | $942 | 9 | $942 – $966 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $862 – $964 | $862 | 9 | $862 – $964 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $770 – $860 | $860 | 9 | $860 – $875 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $712 – $796 | $796 | 9 | $796 – $820 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $787 – $880 | $787 | 9 | $787 – $880 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $662 – $740 | $740 | 9 | $740 – $750 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $580 – $648 | $648 | 9 | $648 – $653 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $342 – $384 | $384 | 9 | $384 – $405 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $318 – $355 | $355 | 9 | $355 – $356 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $288 – $323 | $323 | 9 | $323 – $329 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $262 – $293 | $293 | 9 | $293 – $307 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $194 – $216 | $216 | 9 | $216 – $222 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $190 – $211 | $190 | 9 | $190 – $211 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $178 – $198 | $178 | 9 | $178 – $198 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $164 – $184 | $172 | 9 | $172 – $184 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $134 – $150 | $134 | 9 | $134 – $150 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $130 – $144 | $132 | 9 | $132 – $144 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $118 – $132 | $129 | 9 | $129 – $132 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $117 – $132 | $117 | 9 | $117 – $132 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $112 – $126 | $112 | 9 | $112 – $126 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $106 – $118 | $106 | 9 | $106 – $118 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $94 – $104 | $104 | 9 | $104 – $105 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $101 – $113 | $101 | 9 | $101 – $113 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $76 – $86 | $79 | 9 | $79 – $86 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $68 – $76 | $76 | 9 | $76 – $77 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $62 – $70 | $62 | 9 | $62 – $70 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $50 – $56 | $54 | 9 | $54 – $56 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $47 – $53 | $47 | 9 | $47 – $53 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $38 – $42 | $38 | 9 | $38 – $42 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $36 – $40 | $38 | 9 | $38 – $40 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $34 – $38 | $36 | 9 | $36 – $38 |
Lawrence compared with Kansas
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Lawrence and Kansas as a whole, 39 run above the state median and 2 below. The largest local saving is on Ceramic crown on an implant abutment: $956 here against $973 statewide.
See the Kansas state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Lawrence
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 $346. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,243.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,328 | $4,674 | $346 | 9 |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,126 | $4,456 | $330 | 8 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,384 | $1,547 | $163 | 9 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,168 | $1,306 | $138 | 9 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,170 | $1,306 | $136 | 9 |
| Full upper denture | $1,116 | $1,246 | $130 | 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 Lawrence
These are federally funded health centres in Lawrence. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heartland Community Health Center - 6th Street | 1312 W 6th St | (785) 841-7297 |
| Heartland at 534 Michigan | 534 Michigan St | (785) 841-7297 |
| Heartland at Panda Pediatrics | 1803 W 6th St | (785) 841-7297 |
Kansas has 169 such sites statewide — see the Kansas page.
Other cities in Kansas
Kansas overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Lawrence practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 9 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Lawrence figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Lawrence dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Lawrence. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.