Dental costs in Midland, MI: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Midland.
Observed prices in Midland
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,384 – $4,570 | $4,489 | 8 | $4,489 – $4,868 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,808 – $4,351 | $4,232 | 8 | $4,232 – $4,464 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,255 – $1,475 | $1,370 | 9 | $1,370 – $1,679 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $920 – $1,014 | $969 | 9 | $969 – $1,184 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $870 – $980 | $955 | 9 | $955 – $1,062 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $842 – $1,100 | $912 | 11 | $912 – $1,153 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $835 – $1,106 | $899 | 11 | $899 – $1,153 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $855 – $917 | $880 | 9 | $880 – $991 | |
| Full lower denture | $776 – $969 | $838 | 11 | $838 – $1,070 | |
| Full upper denture | $746 – $935 | $836 | 10 | $836 – $1,018 | |
| Root canal, molar | $662 – $779 | $672 | 10 | $672 – $804 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $616 – $778 | $663 | 10 | $663 – $855 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $529 – $644 | $618 | 10 | $618 – $693 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $581 – $767 | $614 | 11 | $614 – $810 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $540 – $641 | $583 | 10 | $583 – $732 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $534 – $725 | $570 | 11 | $570 – $838 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $447 – $553 | $546 | 11 | $546 – $607 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $288 – $378 | $300 | 10 | $300 – $432 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $248 – $330 | $261 | 10 | $261 – $341 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $258 – $299 | $258 | 9 | $258 – $362 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $214 – $274 | $216 | 11 | $216 – $284 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $143 – $178 | $146 | 10 | $146 – $207 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $126 – $164 | $137 | 10 | $137 – $184 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $129 – $168 | $130 | 11 | $130 – $174 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $113 – $156 | $127 | 10 | $127 – $164 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $82 – $123 | $115 | 11 | $115 – $133 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $103 – $119 | $104 | 11 | $104 – $133 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $97 – $102 | $102 | 10 | $102 – $111 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $100 – $113 | $102 | 10 | $102 – $122 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $88 – $120 | $100 | 10 | $100 – $128 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $98 – $112 | $99 | 11 | $99 – $116 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $80 – $103 | $96 | 11 | $96 – $104 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $83 – $96 | $83 | 11 | $83 – $102 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $50 – $80 | $80 | 10 | $80 – $99 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $63 – $71 | $65 | 10 | $65 – $73 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $59 – $62 | $60 | 10 | $60 – $65 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $45 – $48 | $47 | 10 | $47 – $51 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $46 – $48 | $47 | 10 | $47 – $53 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $36 – $38 | $38 | 11 | $38 – $40 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $35 – $37 | $36 | 11 | $36 – $38 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $28 – $32 | $28 | 10 | $28 – $34 |
Midland compared with Michigan
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Midland and Michigan as a whole, 13 run above the state median and 28 below. The largest local saving is on Gum surgery (per quadrant): $570 here against $715 statewide.
See the Michigan state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Midland
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 $543. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,676.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,808 | $4,351 | $543 | 8 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $835 | $1,106 | $271 | 11 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $842 | $1,100 | $258 | 11 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,255 | $1,475 | $220 | 9 |
| Full lower denture | $776 | $969 | $193 | 11 |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $534 | $725 | $191 | 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 Midland
These are federally funded health centres in Midland. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Great Lake Bay Health Centers Integrated Care Midland | 218 Fast Ice Dr | (989) 921-6353 |
Michigan has 461 such sites statewide — see the Michigan page.
Other cities in Michigan
Michigan overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Midland practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 11 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Midland figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Midland dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Midland. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.