Dental costs in Dearborn, MI: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Dearborn.
Observed prices in Dearborn
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,362 – $4,200 | $3,426 | 15 | $3,426 – $4,200 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,202 – $3,788 | $3,399 | 15 | $3,399 – $4,200 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,291 – $1,501 | $1,426 | 12 | $1,426 – $2,018 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $840 – $1,182 | $1,095 | 15 | $1,095 – $1,366 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $828 – $1,192 | $1,095 | 15 | $1,095 – $1,366 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $881 – $1,090 | $1,014 | 11 | $1,014 – $1,489 | |
| Full upper denture | $750 – $1,096 | $1,010 | 15 | $1,010 – $1,266 | |
| Full lower denture | $715 – $1,062 | $1,005 | 16 | $1,005 – $1,270 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $833 – $1,074 | $959 | 11 | $959 – $1,260 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $677 – $840 | $808 | 17 | $808 – $911 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $641 – $825 | $762 | 17 | $762 – $837 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $694 – $818 | $748 | 16 | $748 – $1,008 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $590 – $790 | $744 | 17 | $744 – $841 | |
| Root canal, molar | $678 – $789 | $725 | 17 | $725 – $827 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $611 – $736 | $646 | 12 | $646 – $866 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $515 – $666 | $606 | 16 | $606 – $670 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $444 – $534 | $514 | 16 | $514 – $557 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $277 – $358 | $303 | 17 | $303 – $408 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $285 – $432 | $299 | 9 | $299 – $470 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $262 – $354 | $284 | 11 | $284 – $385 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $233 – $318 | $262 | 17 | $262 – $342 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $148 – $212 | $194 | 16 | $194 – $217 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $136 – $205 | $183 | 17 | $183 – $217 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $135 – $168 | $160 | 16 | $160 – $187 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $125 – $170 | $144 | 17 | $144 – $178 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $100 – $136 | $124 | 15 | $124 – $137 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $89 – $130 | $114 | 17 | $114 – $147 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $97 – $126 | $106 | 17 | $106 – $140 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $89 – $114 | $104 | 16 | $104 – $119 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $91 – $115 | $100 | 17 | $100 – $120 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $86 – $105 | $98 | 15 | $98 – $108 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $82 – $107 | $95 | 17 | $95 – $110 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $79 – $98 | $86 | 16 | $86 – $109 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $62 – $99 | $68 | 16 | $68 – $108 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $58 – $70 | $64 | 14 | $64 – $74 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $48 – $69 | $58 | 16 | $58 – $72 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $44 – $52 | $48 | 15 | $48 – $53 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $39 – $49 | $44 | 15 | $44 – $49 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $32 – $39 | $36 | 16 | $36 – $41 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $33 – $43 | $33 | 16 | $33 – $45 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $25 – $35 | $28 | 16 | $28 – $36 |
Dearborn compared with Michigan
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Dearborn and Michigan as a whole, 24 run above the state median and 17 below. The largest local saving is on Full braces, teenager: $3,399 here against $4,200 statewide.
See the Michigan state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Dearborn
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 $838. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,823.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,362 | $4,200 | $838 | 15 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,202 | $3,788 | $586 | 15 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $828 | $1,192 | $364 | 15 |
| Full lower denture | $715 | $1,062 | $347 | 16 |
| Full upper denture | $750 | $1,096 | $346 | 15 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $840 | $1,182 | $342 | 15 |
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 Dearborn
These are federally funded health centres in Dearborn. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Western Wayne Family Health Center, Dearborn | 4700 Schaefer Rd | (313) 561-5100 · Website |
Michigan has 461 such sites statewide — see the Michigan page.
Other cities in Michigan
Michigan overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Dearborn practices are behind these figures?
Between 9 and 17 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Dearborn figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Dearborn dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Dearborn. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.