Dental costs in Rochester, MN: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Rochester.
Observed prices in Rochester
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $5,224 – $5,692 | $5,293 | 9 | $5,293 – $5,753 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,210 – $5,844 | $5,266 | 11 | $5,266 – $5,996 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,410 – $2,220 | $1,890 | 15 | $1,890 – $2,272 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $1,048 – $1,317 | $1,224 | 14 | $1,224 – $1,565 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $1,128 – $1,322 | $1,176 | 14 | $1,176 – $1,716 | |
| Full upper denture | $499 – $1,540 | $958 | 18 | $958 – $1,705 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $569 – $1,066 | $934 | 16 | $934 – $1,090 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $450 – $1,246 | $900 | 12 | $900 – $1,784 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $472 – $1,008 | $884 | 15 | $884 – $1,030 | |
| Full lower denture | $450 – $1,291 | $884 | 14 | $884 – $1,557 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $465 – $1,020 | $878 | 15 | $878 – $1,032 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $754 – $1,029 | $860 | 13 | $860 – $1,029 | |
| Root canal, molar | $575 – $1,015 | $790 | 18 | $790 – $1,032 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $412 – $930 | $743 | 16 | $743 – $1,316 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $450 – $1,128 | $720 | 11 | $720 – $1,487 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $454 – $834 | $692 | 15 | $692 – $849 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $374 – $684 | $532 | 18 | $532 – $725 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $300 – $363 | $325 | 10 | $325 – $429 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $175 – $354 | $319 | 13 | $319 – $446 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $205 – $350 | $312 | 11 | $312 – $356 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $140 – $341 | $279 | 13 | $279 – $427 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $105 – $264 | $216 | 14 | $216 – $269 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $94 – $265 | $193 | 15 | $193 – $270 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $120 – $232 | $192 | 12 | $192 – $233 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $79 – $166 | $135 | 12 | $135 – $199 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $65 – $164 | $128 | 16 | $128 – $166 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $48 – $171 | $124 | 15 | $124 – $178 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $60 – $152 | $115 | 16 | $115 – $156 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $104 – $122 | $112 | 11 | $112 – $130 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $81 – $142 | $110 | 13 | $110 – $146 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $67 – $161 | $110 | 18 | $110 – $172 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $58 – $129 | $103 | 15 | $103 – $163 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $71 – $87 | $84 | 11 | $84 – $88 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $60 – $105 | $78 | 15 | $78 – $110 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $50 – $108 | $76 | 15 | $76 – $128 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $61 – $73 | $72 | 11 | $72 – $74 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $49 – $62 | $56 | 12 | $56 – $62 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $49 – $57 | $55 | 12 | $55 – $57 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $38 – $48 | $45 | 13 | $45 – $48 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $20 – $48 | $37 | 17 | $37 – $50 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $30 – $42 | $33 | 13 | $33 – $42 |
Rochester compared with Minnesota
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Rochester and Minnesota as a whole, 22 run above the state median and 19 below. The largest local saving is on Partial lower denture with metal frame: $720 here against $1,100 statewide.
See the Minnesota state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Rochester
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 $1,634. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $5,800.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $4,210 | $5,844 | $1,634 | 11 |
| Full upper denture | $499 | $1,540 | $1,041 | 18 |
| Full lower denture | $450 | $1,291 | $841 | 14 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,410 | $2,220 | $810 | 15 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $450 | $1,246 | $796 | 12 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $450 | $1,128 | $678 | 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 Rochester
These are federally funded health centres in Rochester. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Service Inc. - Rochester | 2720 Broadway Ave N | (507) 529-0503 |
| Community Health Service Inc. - South Mobile Unit | 1926 College View Rd E | (507) 529-0503 |
Minnesota has 94 such sites statewide — see the Minnesota page.
Other cities in Minnesota
Minnesota overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Rochester practices are behind these figures?
Between 9 and 18 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Rochester figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Rochester dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Rochester. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.