Dental costs in Jackson, MS: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Jackson.
Observed prices in Jackson
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,860 – $5,307 | $4,195 | 18 | $4,195 – $6,301 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,482 – $5,038 | $3,838 | 17 | $3,838 – $6,372 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,357 – $1,622 | $1,569 | 21 | $1,569 – $1,939 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $876 – $1,263 | $1,056 | 25 | $1,056 – $1,304 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $931 – $1,263 | $1,056 | 25 | $1,056 – $1,326 | |
| Full lower denture | $820 – $1,133 | $1,012 | 24 | $1,012 – $1,279 | |
| Full upper denture | $800 – $1,151 | $994 | 24 | $994 – $1,398 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $904 – $1,144 | $985 | 21 | $985 – $1,217 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $884 – $1,073 | $963 | 22 | $963 – $1,137 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $756 – $982 | $904 | 24 | $904 – $1,042 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $666 – $933 | $818 | 25 | $818 – $952 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $633 – $861 | $769 | 27 | $769 – $967 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $677 – $794 | $762 | 20 | $762 – $843 | |
| Root canal, molar | $636 – $965 | $758 | 27 | $758 – $992 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $653 – $847 | $750 | 24 | $750 – $903 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $541 – $717 | $633 | 26 | $633 – $789 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $477 – $632 | $556 | 27 | $556 – $697 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $247 – $398 | $366 | 19 | $366 – $461 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $274 – $348 | $315 | 27 | $315 – $396 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $222 – $417 | $285 | 19 | $285 – $489 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $246 – $324 | $282 | 26 | $282 – $357 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $145 – $206 | $180 | 25 | $180 – $238 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $145 – $235 | $173 | 27 | $173 – $259 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $149 – $207 | $172 | 22 | $172 – $214 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $125 – $173 | $161 | 25 | $161 – $197 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $101 – $142 | $119 | 26 | $119 – $152 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $85 – $124 | $109 | 26 | $109 – $154 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $98 – $130 | $106 | 26 | $106 – $146 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $88 – $115 | $100 | 28 | $100 – $134 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $83 – $121 | $100 | 25 | $100 – $128 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $80 – $112 | $96 | 25 | $96 – $117 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $73 – $117 | $96 | 26 | $96 – $138 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $71 – $98 | $89 | 27 | $89 – $123 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $59 – $76 | $70 | 22 | $70 – $81 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $54 – $80 | $65 | 24 | $65 – $91 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $44 – $66 | $52 | 26 | $52 – $73 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $42 – $57 | $50 | 24 | $50 – $61 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $42 – $51 | $44 | 23 | $44 – $54 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $33 – $44 | $37 | 24 | $37 – $48 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $29 – $40 | $36 | 25 | $36 – $44 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $26 – $32 | $29 | 20 | $29 – $34 |
Jackson compared with Mississippi
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Jackson and Mississippi as a whole, 20 run above the state median and 21 below. The largest local saving is on Bone graft at an implant site: $285 here against $339 statewide.
See the Mississippi state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Jackson
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 $1,556. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $4,402.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,482 | $5,038 | $1,556 | 17 |
| Full braces, adult | $3,860 | $5,307 | $1,447 | 18 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $876 | $1,263 | $387 | 25 |
| Full upper denture | $800 | $1,151 | $351 | 24 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $931 | $1,263 | $332 | 25 |
| Root canal, molar | $636 | $965 | $329 | 27 |
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 Jackson
These are federally funded health centres in Jackson. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Central Mississippi Health Services, Inc. | 1134 Winter St | (601) 948-5572 · Website |
| Central Mississippi Hlth Service | 5429 Robinson Road Ext | (601) 914-0163 · Website |
| Central Ms Civic Improvement Assoc., Inc.D/B/A Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Heatlh Center Main Site | 3502 W Northside Dr | Website |
| Central Ms Hlth Svs - Tougaloo | 500 W Countyline Rd | (601) 957-6776 · Website |
| Galloway Elementary School-based Clinic | 186 Idlewild St | (601) 362-5321 |
| Jackson-Hinds Blackburn Middle School | 1311 W Pearl St | (601) 364-5142 · Website |
| Jackson-Hinds CHC - The Pearl | 2649 Highway 80 W | (601) 362-5321 |
| Jackson-Hinds Cardoza Middle School | 3180 McDowell Rd | (601) 364-5142 · Website |
| Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center South Clinic | 145 Raymond Rd | (601) 372-1800 · Website |
| Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center Woodrow Wilson Clinic | 514A E Woodrow Wilson Ave | (601) 321-2234 · Website |
| Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center at the Jackson Medical Mall | 350 W Woodrow Wilson Ave | (601) 709-5130 · Website |
| Jackson-Hinds Dental Mobile Unit 7 | 3502 W Northside Dr | (601) 364-5142 |
Mississippi has 326 such sites statewide — see the Mississippi page.
Other cities in Mississippi
Mississippi overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Jackson practices are behind these figures?
Between 17 and 28 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Jackson figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Jackson dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Jackson. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.