Dental costs in Covington, LA: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 14 treatments from dental practices located in Covington.
Observed prices in Covington
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $975 – $1,834 | $1,000 | 8 | $1,000 – $1,834 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $525 – $1,110 | $971 | 8 | $971 – $1,246 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $360 – $858 | $768 | 8 | $768 – $872 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $370 – $810 | $698 | 8 | $698 – $937 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $312 – $571 | $506 | 8 | $506 – $606 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $268 – $307 | $277 | 8 | $277 – $342 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $258 – $325 | $266 | 8 | $266 – $430 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $65 – $177 | $161 | 8 | $161 – $198 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $60 – $116 | $104 | 8 | $104 – $117 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $55 – $122 | $102 | 8 | $102 – $129 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $81 – $92 | $85 | 8 | $85 – $101 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $50 – $99 | $84 | 8 | $84 – $102 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $44 – $45 | $44 | 8 | $44 – $47 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $30 – $51 | $43 | 8 | $43 – $63 |
Covington compared with Louisiana
Across the 14 treatments we can price in both Covington and Louisiana as a whole, 2 run above the state median and 12 below. The largest local saving is on Comprehensive exam (new patient): $43 here against $50 statewide.
See the Louisiana state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Covington
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 Ceramic crown attached to an implant alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $859. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,753.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $975 | $1,834 | $859 | 8 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $525 | $1,110 | $585 | 8 |
| All-ceramic crown | $360 | $858 | $498 | 8 |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $370 | $810 | $440 | 8 |
| Root canal, front tooth | $312 | $571 | $259 | 8 |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $65 | $177 | $112 | 8 |
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 Covington
These are federally funded health centres in Covington. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Start Community Health Center - Covington | 1505 N Florida St | (985) 900-1626 |
Louisiana has 527 such sites statewide — see the Louisiana page.
Other cities in Louisiana
Louisiana overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Covington practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 8 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Covington figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Covington dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Covington. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.