Dental costs in Gretna, LA: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 37 treatments from dental practices located in Gretna.
Observed prices in Gretna
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,426 – $1,455 | $1,451 | 8 | $1,451 – $1,504 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,055 – $1,209 | $1,162 | 8 | $1,162 – $1,214 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,048 – $1,220 | $1,140 | 8 | $1,140 – $1,222 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $913 – $1,159 | $1,078 | 8 | $1,078 – $1,191 | |
| Full upper denture | $880 – $1,140 | $1,002 | 8 | $1,002 – $1,158 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $771 – $1,077 | $996 | 8 | $996 – $1,101 | |
| Full lower denture | $857 – $1,075 | $948 | 8 | $948 – $1,112 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $803 – $903 | $874 | 8 | $874 – $994 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $754 – $859 | $816 | 8 | $816 – $954 | |
| Root canal, molar | $750 – $840 | $810 | 8 | $810 – $895 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $773 – $876 | $802 | 8 | $802 – $892 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $716 – $831 | $776 | 8 | $776 – $854 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $745 – $778 | $766 | 8 | $766 – $873 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $587 – $672 | $633 | 8 | $633 – $722 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $511 – $600 | $552 | 8 | $552 – $631 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $212 – $438 | $352 | 8 | $352 – $448 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $253 – $398 | $340 | 8 | $340 – $414 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $297 – $337 | $319 | 8 | $319 – $353 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $259 – $288 | $286 | 8 | $286 – $301 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $144 – $200 | $191 | 8 | $191 – $208 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $169 – $192 | $186 | 8 | $186 – $204 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $166 – $207 | $172 | 8 | $172 – $209 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $146 – $175 | $168 | 8 | $168 – $202 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $112 – $133 | $131 | 8 | $131 – $141 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $111 – $138 | $123 | 8 | $123 – $140 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $102 – $124 | $119 | 8 | $119 – $136 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $85 – $116 | $112 | 8 | $112 – $127 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $98 – $118 | $110 | 8 | $110 – $132 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $92 – $104 | $103 | 8 | $103 – $107 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $92 – $112 | $102 | 8 | $102 – $113 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $86 – $99 | $96 | 8 | $96 – $107 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $59 – $80 | $68 | 8 | $68 – $89 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $48 – $61 | $56 | 8 | $56 – $64 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $42 – $48 | $47 | 8 | $47 – $56 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $35 – $39 | $37 | 8 | $37 – $40 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $30 – $36 | $31 | 8 | $31 – $39 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $25 – $34 | $30 | 8 | $30 – $35 |
Gretna compared with Louisiana
Across the 37 treatments we can price in both Gretna and Louisiana as a whole, 35 run above the state median and 2 below. The largest local saving is on Routine check-up (returning patient): $31 here against $32 statewide.
See the Louisiana state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Gretna
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 on an implant abutment alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $306. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,428.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $771 | $1,077 | $306 | 8 |
| Full upper denture | $880 | $1,140 | $260 | 8 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $913 | $1,159 | $246 | 8 |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $212 | $438 | $226 | 8 |
| Full lower denture | $857 | $1,075 | $218 | 8 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,048 | $1,220 | $172 | 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 Gretna
These are federally funded health centres in Gretna. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Common Ground Health Clinic-Gretna | 441 Wall Blvd | (504) 361-9800 |
| Douglass Community School SBHC | 1400 Huey P Long Ave | (504) 575-3700 · Website |
| Priority Health Care Gretna | 12 Westbank Expy | (504) 509-4800 · Website |
| St. Thomas Community Health Center - West Bank | 230 Ochsner Blvd | (504) 529-5558 · Website |
Louisiana has 527 such sites statewide — see the Louisiana page.
Other cities in Louisiana
Louisiana overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Gretna practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 8 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Gretna figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Gretna dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Gretna. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.