Dental costs in Hattiesburg, MS: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 29 treatments from dental practices located in Hattiesburg.
Observed prices in Hattiesburg
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,465 – $1,498 | $1,475 | 8 | $1,475 – $1,649 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,067 – $1,200 | $1,143 | 8 | $1,143 – $1,242 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,047 – $1,200 | $1,132 | 8 | $1,132 – $1,250 | |
| Full upper denture | $1,000 – $1,028 | $1,000 | 9 | $1,000 – $1,206 | |
| Full lower denture | $901 – $1,002 | $1,000 | 8 | $1,000 – $1,058 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $762 – $912 | $887 | 10 | $887 – $916 | |
| Root canal, molar | $735 – $900 | $843 | 8 | $843 – $929 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $720 – $861 | $798 | 9 | $798 – $879 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $639 – $728 | $728 | 9 | $728 – $822 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $567 – $624 | $624 | 9 | $624 – $732 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $305 – $444 | $360 | 8 | $360 – $444 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $288 – $378 | $329 | 8 | $329 – $378 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $180 – $245 | $240 | 8 | $240 – $262 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $151 – $168 | $166 | 8 | $166 – $186 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $150 – $178 | $163 | 9 | $163 – $185 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $110 – $140 | $140 | 9 | $140 – $152 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $123 – $138 | $133 | 8 | $133 – $142 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $105 – $138 | $118 | 9 | $118 – $138 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $88 – $117 | $106 | 9 | $106 – $118 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $95 – $107 | $106 | 8 | $106 – $109 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $103 – $124 | $106 | 9 | $106 – $127 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $100 – $103 | $103 | 8 | $103 – $114 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $93 – $118 | $100 | 9 | $100 – $118 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $76 – $90 | $90 | 9 | $90 – $93 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $60 – $70 | $70 | 9 | $70 – $73 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $63 – $72 | $70 | 8 | $70 – $81 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $48 – $50 | $50 | 8 | $50 – $52 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $32 – $43 | $42 | 8 | $42 – $45 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $26 – $37 | $34 | 8 | $34 – $37 |
Hattiesburg compared with Mississippi
Across the 29 treatments we can price in both Hattiesburg and Mississippi as a whole, 27 run above the state median and 2 below. The largest local saving is on Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant: $103 here against $110 statewide.
See the Mississippi state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Hattiesburg
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 Root canal, molar alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $165. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $881.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root canal, molar | $735 | $900 | $165 | 8 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,047 | $1,200 | $153 | 8 |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $762 | $912 | $150 | 10 |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $720 | $861 | $141 | 9 |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $305 | $444 | $139 | 8 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,067 | $1,200 | $133 | 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 Hattiesburg
These are federally funded health centres in Hattiesburg. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Elementary | 1760 Old Highway 24 | (601) 264-6724 |
| HATTIESBURG High School & COMMUNITY CLIN. | 605 Stadium Dr | (601) 450-0310 · Website |
| Hattiesburg Community Dental Center | 68 Old Airport Rd | (601) 550-4843 · Website |
| Hattiesburg Family Health Center | 66 Old Airport Rd | (601) 544-7500 · Website |
| Hattiesburg Public School and COMMUNITY CLINIC | 404 Lillie Burney St | (601) 450-6500 · Website |
| Minor Care Clinic | 123 S 27th Ave | (601) 450-3030 |
| N.R. Burger School and Community Clinic | 180 Wsf Tatum Blvd | (601) 450-0806 |
| Oak Grove Elementary | 70 Leaf Ln | (601) 264-9764 |
| Oak Grove High School | 5198 Old Highway 11 | (601) 264-7232 |
| Oak Grove Longleaf | 5279 W 4th St | (601) 264-3858 |
| Oak Grove Middle School | 2543 Old Highway 24 | (601) 264-4634 |
| SEMRHI Mobile Unit | 72 Old Airport Rd | (601) 602-5518 |
Mississippi has 326 such sites statewide — see the Mississippi page.
Other cities in Mississippi
Mississippi overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Hattiesburg practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 10 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Hattiesburg figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Hattiesburg dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Hattiesburg. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.