Dental costs in Lawrence, MA: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 13 treatments from dental practices located in Lawrence.
Observed prices in Lawrence
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $2,808 – $4,372 | $4,200 | 8 | $4,200 – $5,102 | |
| Full braces, adult | $2,877 – $4,391 | $4,200 | 8 | $4,200 – $5,156 | |
| Full upper denture | $450 – $824 | $750 | 8 | $750 – $1,030 | |
| Full lower denture | $450 – $795 | $715 | 8 | $715 – $1,009 | |
| Root canal, molar | $629 – $714 | $684 | 8 | $684 – $860 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $575 – $730 | $677 | 8 | $677 – $871 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $444 – $535 | $515 | 8 | $515 – $619 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $80 – $265 | $233 | 8 | $233 – $356 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $102 – $130 | $125 | 8 | $125 – $145 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $58 – $100 | $97 | 8 | $97 – $108 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $82 – $100 | $97 | 8 | $97 – $112 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $56 – $95 | $91 | 8 | $91 – $109 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $51 – $84 | $82 | 8 | $82 – $99 |
Lawrence compared with Massachusetts
Across the 13 treatments we can price in both Lawrence and Massachusetts as a whole, 0 run above the state median and 13 below. The largest local saving is on Full lower denture: $715 here against $977 statewide.
See the Massachusetts state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Lawrence
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 $1,564. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $4,137.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $2,808 | $4,372 | $1,564 | 8 |
| Full braces, adult | $2,877 | $4,391 | $1,514 | 8 |
| Full upper denture | $450 | $824 | $374 | 8 |
| Full lower denture | $450 | $795 | $345 | 8 |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $80 | $265 | $185 | 8 |
| All-ceramic crown | $575 | $730 | $155 | 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 Lawrence
These are federally funded health centres in Lawrence. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Daybreak Shelter | 75 N Parish Rd | (978) 975-4547 · Website |
| GLFHC at Lawrence General Hospital | 1 General St | (978) 725-7400 · Website |
| Glfhc-North | 150 Park St | (978) 685-1770 · Website |
| Glfhc-South | 73D Winthrop Ave | (978) 686-3017 · Website |
| Glfhc-West | 700 Essex St | (978) 689-2400 · Website |
| Good Shepherd Center | 260 Park St | (978) 725-7400 · Website |
| Greater Lawrence Family Health | 34 Haverhill St | (978) 686-0090 · Website |
| Heading Home | 555 S Union St | (978) 725-7400 |
| Lawrence High School | 70-71 N Parish Rd | (978) 725-7400 |
| Mary Immaculate/Restorative Ctr | 172 Lawrence St | (978) 725-7400 · Website |
| Mobile Health Unit 3 | 34 Haverhill St | (978) 686-0090 |
| Mobile Health Unit Two | 34 Haverhill St | (978) 688-1567 · Website |
Massachusetts has 261 such sites statewide — see the Massachusetts page.
Other cities in Massachusetts
Massachusetts overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Lawrence practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 8 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Lawrence figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Lawrence dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Lawrence. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.