Dental costs in Prestonsburg, KY: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 37 treatments from dental practices located in Prestonsburg.
Observed prices in Prestonsburg
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,823 – $6,274 | $4,450 | 9 | $4,450 – $6,274 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,645 – $6,274 | $4,250 | 9 | $4,250 – $6,274 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $853 – $1,183 | $880 | 9 | $880 – $1,183 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $850 – $1,183 | $880 | 9 | $880 – $1,183 | |
| Full upper denture | $713 – $1,071 | $781 | 9 | $781 – $1,071 | |
| Full lower denture | $688 – $996 | $781 | 9 | $781 – $1,112 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $684 – $986 | $745 | 9 | $745 – $986 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $617 – $965 | $696 | 9 | $696 – $965 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $575 – $777 | $696 | 9 | $696 – $777 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $602 – $859 | $663 | 9 | $663 – $859 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $660 – $770 | $660 | 9 | $660 – $770 | |
| Root canal, molar | $644 – $968 | $644 | 9 | $644 – $968 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $531 – $705 | $531 | 9 | $531 – $705 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $466 – $615 | $466 | 9 | $466 – $615 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $218 – $415 | $348 | 9 | $348 – $415 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $238 – $374 | $294 | 9 | $294 – $374 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $204 – $362 | $228 | 9 | $228 – $362 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $152 – $215 | $152 | 9 | $152 – $215 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $146 – $216 | $146 | 9 | $146 – $222 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $142 – $160 | $142 | 9 | $142 – $160 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $126 – $174 | $126 | 9 | $126 – $174 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $99 – $123 | $120 | 9 | $120 – $123 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $80 – $123 | $109 | 9 | $109 – $123 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $88 – $111 | $109 | 9 | $109 – $115 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $87 – $117 | $100 | 9 | $100 – $117 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $94 – $112 | $94 | 9 | $94 – $112 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $69 – $99 | $89 | 9 | $89 – $99 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $84 – $104 | $84 | 9 | $84 – $104 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $82 – $132 | $82 | 9 | $82 – $132 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $50 – $75 | $64 | 9 | $64 – $75 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $55 – $60 | $60 | 9 | $60 – $82 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $46 – $66 | $57 | 9 | $57 – $66 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $39 – $56 | $52 | 9 | $52 – $56 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $28 – $41 | $41 | 9 | $41 – $42 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $28 – $39 | $39 | 9 | $39 – $39 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $36 – $46 | $36 | 9 | $36 – $46 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $23 – $31 | $23 | 9 | $23 – $31 |
Prestonsburg compared with Kentucky
Across the 37 treatments we can price in both Prestonsburg and Kentucky as a whole, 10 run above the state median and 27 below. The largest local saving is on Fluoride varnish treatment: $23 here against $28 statewide.
See the Kentucky state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Prestonsburg
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 $2,629. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $6,449.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,645 | $6,274 | $2,629 | 9 |
| Full braces, adult | $3,823 | $6,274 | $2,451 | 9 |
| Full upper denture | $713 | $1,071 | $358 | 9 |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $617 | $965 | $348 | 9 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $850 | $1,183 | $333 | 9 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $853 | $1,183 | $330 | 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 Prestonsburg
These are federally funded health centres in Prestonsburg. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HomePlace Clinic - Prestonsburg | 456 S Lake Dr | (606) 886-4346 · Website |
| HomePlace Clinic - Prestonsburg | 104 South Front Avenue | (606) 886-4346 · Website |
| HomePlace Dental | 781 S Lake Dr | (606) 886-2676 · Website |
| HomePlace OB/GYN | 22 Harbor Ln | (606) 506-1610 · Website |
Kentucky has 632 such sites statewide — see the Kentucky page.
Other cities in Kentucky
Kentucky overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Prestonsburg practices are behind these figures?
Between 9 and 9 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Prestonsburg figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Prestonsburg dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Prestonsburg. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.