Dental costs in Ann Arbor, MI: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Ann Arbor.
Observed prices in Ann Arbor
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $1,695 – $4,454 | $4,112 | 14 | $4,112 – $4,782 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $1,695 – $4,354 | $3,874 | 14 | $3,874 – $4,563 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,416 – $2,077 | $1,532 | 18 | $1,532 – $2,120 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $682 – $1,209 | $1,100 | 19 | $1,100 – $1,274 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $682 – $1,195 | $1,100 | 19 | $1,100 – $1,274 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $927 – $1,296 | $1,074 | 16 | $1,074 – $1,489 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $887 – $1,194 | $1,001 | 17 | $1,001 – $1,332 | |
| Full upper denture | $579 – $1,078 | $962 | 20 | $962 – $1,226 | |
| Full lower denture | $536 – $1,102 | $932 | 19 | $932 – $1,243 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $574 – $876 | $794 | 20 | $794 – $991 | |
| Root canal, molar | $717 – $857 | $793 | 20 | $793 – $888 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $580 – $885 | $774 | 21 | $774 – $935 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $542 – $843 | $733 | 20 | $733 – $898 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $460 – $787 | $722 | 21 | $722 – $889 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $480 – $819 | $690 | 17 | $690 – $918 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $578 – $699 | $628 | 21 | $628 – $751 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $476 – $593 | $544 | 20 | $544 – $659 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $360 – $430 | $428 | 10 | $428 – $476 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $249 – $351 | $318 | 18 | $318 – $399 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $225 – $376 | $306 | 20 | $306 – $384 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $169 – $309 | $269 | 20 | $269 – $366 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $101 – $219 | $184 | 20 | $184 – $240 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $82 – $188 | $172 | 19 | $172 – $204 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $90 – $190 | $150 | 20 | $150 – $202 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $97 – $178 | $144 | 21 | $144 – $184 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $73 – $136 | $119 | 20 | $119 – $147 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $90 – $140 | $110 | 17 | $110 – $147 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $64 – $129 | $108 | 20 | $108 – $137 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $62 – $131 | $107 | 20 | $107 – $145 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $98 – $112 | $103 | 16 | $103 – $116 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $65 – $129 | $98 | 21 | $98 – $134 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $74 – $107 | $93 | 19 | $93 – $116 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $56 – $103 | $89 | 21 | $89 – $111 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $63 – $76 | $72 | 17 | $72 – $80 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $42 – $86 | $72 | 22 | $72 – $96 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $53 – $70 | $66 | 15 | $66 – $72 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $47 – $58 | $57 | 16 | $57 – $59 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $40 – $52 | $50 | 17 | $50 – $54 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $37 – $44 | $40 | 15 | $40 – $48 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $25 – $42 | $36 | 18 | $36 – $44 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $16 – $36 | $25 | 18 | $25 – $36 |
Ann Arbor compared with Michigan
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Ann Arbor and Michigan as a whole, 34 run above the state median and 7 below. The largest local saving is on Fluoride varnish treatment: $25 here against $29 statewide.
See the Michigan state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Ann Arbor
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 $2,759. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $7,685.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $1,695 | $4,454 | $2,759 | 14 |
| Full braces, teenager | $1,695 | $4,354 | $2,659 | 14 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,416 | $2,077 | $661 | 18 |
| Full lower denture | $536 | $1,102 | $566 | 19 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $682 | $1,209 | $527 | 19 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $682 | $1,195 | $513 | 19 |
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 Ann Arbor
These are federally funded health centres in Ann Arbor. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Packard Health Carpenter | 2650 Carpenter Rd | (734) 971-1073 · Website |
| Packard West | 1915 Pauline Blvd | (734) 926-4900 · Website |
| Shelter Association of Washtenaw County | 312 W Huron St | (734) 971-1073 · Website |
Michigan has 461 such sites statewide — see the Michigan page.
Other cities in Michigan
Michigan overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Ann Arbor practices are behind these figures?
Between 10 and 22 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Ann Arbor figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Ann Arbor dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Ann Arbor. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.