Dental costs in Topeka, KS: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Topeka.
Observed prices in Topeka
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,676 – $4,292 | $3,800 | 13 | $3,800 – $4,717 | |
| Full braces, adult | $3,676 – $4,674 | $3,800 | 13 | $3,800 – $5,170 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,423 – $1,710 | $1,434 | 14 | $1,434 – $1,836 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $843 – $1,172 | $1,014 | 14 | $1,014 – $1,382 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $849 – $1,128 | $975 | 14 | $975 – $1,248 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $829 – $1,089 | $947 | 17 | $947 – $1,248 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $829 – $1,089 | $941 | 17 | $941 – $1,256 | |
| Full upper denture | $756 – $1,019 | $852 | 17 | $852 – $1,187 | |
| Full lower denture | $756 – $1,022 | $852 | 17 | $852 – $1,148 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $683 – $922 | $766 | 16 | $766 – $949 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $626 – $862 | $746 | 17 | $746 – $914 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $645 – $782 | $709 | 16 | $709 – $851 | |
| Root canal, molar | $624 – $843 | $690 | 17 | $690 – $904 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $614 – $712 | $670 | 17 | $670 – $789 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $527 – $812 | $661 | 15 | $661 – $924 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $479 – $678 | $556 | 17 | $556 – $693 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $436 – $584 | $454 | 16 | $454 – $612 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $295 – $377 | $329 | 19 | $329 – $393 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $273 – $355 | $318 | 13 | $318 – $359 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $239 – $330 | $285 | 14 | $285 – $404 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $262 – $317 | $268 | 17 | $268 – $320 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $153 – $194 | $174 | 17 | $174 – $216 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $130 – $170 | $155 | 17 | $155 – $205 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $104 – $178 | $148 | 17 | $148 – $195 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $109 – $156 | $137 | 17 | $137 – $173 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $86 – $115 | $109 | 17 | $109 – $135 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $87 – $112 | $108 | 16 | $108 – $128 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $75 – $123 | $106 | 17 | $106 – $137 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $78 – $114 | $105 | 17 | $105 – $121 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $84 – $102 | $100 | 15 | $100 – $109 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $84 – $108 | $97 | 16 | $97 – $123 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $78 – $104 | $93 | 16 | $93 – $110 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $71 – $90 | $86 | 16 | $86 – $106 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $60 – $70 | $67 | 15 | $67 – $72 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $53 – $82 | $66 | 17 | $66 – $96 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $51 – $62 | $62 | 17 | $62 – $80 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $45 – $52 | $47 | 15 | $47 – $55 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $40 – $48 | $46 | 15 | $46 – $50 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $31 – $40 | $37 | 17 | $37 – $41 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $32 – $39 | $36 | 15 | $36 – $40 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $26 – $36 | $34 | 15 | $34 – $39 |
Topeka compared with Kansas
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Topeka and Kansas as a whole, 9 run above the state median and 32 below. The largest local saving is on Root canal, front tooth: $454 here against $536 statewide.
See the Kansas state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Topeka
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 $998. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,794.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,676 | $4,674 | $998 | 13 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,676 | $4,292 | $616 | 13 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $843 | $1,172 | $329 | 14 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,423 | $1,710 | $287 | 14 |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $527 | $812 | $285 | 15 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $849 | $1,128 | $279 | 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 Topeka
These are federally funded health centres in Topeka. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ACHC in Topeka | 3164 SE 6th Ave | (785) 233-2800 |
| GraceMed Capitol Family Clinic | 1400 SW Huntoon St | (785) 861-8800 · Website |
Kansas has 169 such sites statewide — see the Kansas page.
Other cities in Kansas
Kansas overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Topeka practices are behind these figures?
Between 13 and 19 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Topeka figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Topeka dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Topeka. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.