Dental costs in Germantown, MD: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 39 treatments from dental practices located in Germantown.
Observed prices in Germantown
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,362 – $4,449 | $3,621 | 8 | $3,621 – $4,964 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,294 – $1,531 | $1,404 | 11 | $1,404 – $1,848 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $1,060 – $1,195 | $1,094 | 8 | $1,094 – $1,389 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $910 – $1,192 | $1,026 | 13 | $1,026 – $1,323 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $897 – $1,165 | $1,026 | 11 | $1,026 – $1,228 | |
| Full upper denture | $822 – $1,012 | $954 | 10 | $954 – $1,114 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $795 – $1,138 | $933 | 8 | $933 – $1,383 | |
| Full lower denture | $860 – $1,046 | $928 | 12 | $928 – $1,226 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $647 – $866 | $760 | 12 | $760 – $977 | |
| Root canal, molar | $616 – $858 | $746 | 13 | $746 – $1,060 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $616 – $888 | $692 | 11 | $692 – $1,031 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $590 – $859 | $687 | 12 | $687 – $963 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $615 – $797 | $673 | 12 | $673 – $926 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $548 – $795 | $642 | 9 | $642 – $838 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $520 – $707 | $592 | 12 | $592 – $879 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $404 – $573 | $501 | 10 | $501 – $631 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $284 – $341 | $312 | 11 | $312 – $394 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $237 – $369 | $304 | 9 | $304 – $379 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $250 – $298 | $262 | 11 | $262 – $330 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $153 – $202 | $182 | 11 | $182 – $233 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $128 – $210 | $176 | 9 | $176 – $219 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $135 – $182 | $170 | 13 | $170 – $215 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $118 – $171 | $126 | 13 | $126 – $190 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $98 – $123 | $111 | 12 | $111 – $135 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $88 – $127 | $105 | 12 | $105 – $151 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $92 – $112 | $98 | 12 | $98 – $116 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $95 – $121 | $98 | 10 | $98 – $126 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $79 – $102 | $96 | 12 | $96 – $124 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $56 – $94 | $84 | 11 | $84 – $125 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $69 – $94 | $82 | 11 | $82 – $102 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $74 – $113 | $82 | 13 | $82 – $147 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $70 – $98 | $81 | 8 | $81 – $107 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $61 – $73 | $66 | 12 | $66 – $81 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $43 – $61 | $55 | 11 | $55 – $80 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $45 – $57 | $46 | 13 | $46 – $62 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $43 – $52 | $45 | 9 | $45 – $55 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $31 – $41 | $34 | 11 | $34 – $52 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $24 – $40 | $30 | 11 | $30 – $42 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $27 – $34 | $29 | 12 | $29 – $37 |
Germantown compared with Maryland
Across the 39 treatments we can price in both Germantown and Maryland as a whole, 6 run above the state median and 33 below. The largest local saving is on Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant: $82 here against $106 statewide.
See the Maryland state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Germantown
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 $1,087. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,521.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,362 | $4,449 | $1,087 | 8 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $795 | $1,138 | $343 | 8 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $910 | $1,192 | $282 | 13 |
| All-ceramic crown | $616 | $888 | $272 | 11 |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $590 | $859 | $269 | 12 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $897 | $1,165 | $268 | 11 |
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 Germantown
These are federally funded health centres in Germantown. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MobileMed Germantown Clinic | 19735 Germantown Rd | (301) 634-9600 · Website |
Maryland has 165 such sites statewide — see the Maryland page.
Other cities in Maryland
Maryland overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Germantown practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 13 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Germantown figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Germantown dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Germantown. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.