Dental costs in Independence, MO: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Independence.
Observed prices in Independence
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,407 – $5,095 | $4,314 | 17 | $4,314 – $5,200 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,249 – $5,000 | $4,114 | 17 | $4,114 – $5,188 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,353 – $1,874 | $1,511 | 22 | $1,511 – $2,000 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $883 – $1,439 | $1,079 | 21 | $1,079 – $1,502 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $834 – $1,284 | $1,013 | 23 | $1,013 – $1,405 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $790 – $1,214 | $980 | 24 | $980 – $1,352 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $729 – $1,167 | $973 | 23 | $973 – $1,378 | |
| Full upper denture | $789 – $1,212 | $866 | 26 | $866 – $1,366 | |
| Full lower denture | $563 – $1,050 | $829 | 22 | $829 – $1,280 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $563 – $938 | $780 | 24 | $780 – $1,001 | |
| Root canal, molar | $598 – $870 | $734 | 27 | $734 – $972 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $610 – $828 | $710 | 21 | $710 – $980 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $512 – $904 | $703 | 27 | $703 – $951 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $555 – $787 | $691 | 19 | $691 – $887 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $440 – $817 | $674 | 21 | $674 – $905 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $469 – $642 | $539 | 21 | $539 – $738 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $408 – $618 | $524 | 25 | $524 – $670 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $235 – $414 | $309 | 19 | $309 – $439 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $248 – $350 | $302 | 26 | $302 – $369 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $220 – $367 | $286 | 19 | $286 – $388 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $214 – $292 | $268 | 27 | $268 – $323 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $89 – $186 | $161 | 21 | $161 – $212 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $134 – $190 | $161 | 21 | $161 – $206 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $85 – $176 | $154 | 21 | $154 – $224 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $108 – $174 | $139 | 21 | $139 – $182 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $86 – $134 | $109 | 21 | $109 – $150 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $92 – $120 | $102 | 23 | $102 – $139 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $84 – $118 | $100 | 24 | $100 – $141 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $82 – $126 | $99 | 22 | $99 – $153 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $78 – $130 | $95 | 22 | $95 – $134 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $80 – $110 | $95 | 27 | $95 – $118 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $78 – $100 | $89 | 19 | $89 – $109 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $65 – $104 | $75 | 21 | $75 – $112 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $56 – $76 | $66 | 22 | $66 – $82 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $59 – $75 | $64 | 21 | $64 – $86 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $48 – $62 | $57 | 20 | $57 – $70 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $40 – $53 | $48 | 19 | $48 – $57 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $42 – $57 | $48 | 23 | $48 – $62 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $32 – $38 | $35 | 24 | $35 – $42 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $30 – $40 | $34 | 19 | $34 – $42 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $22 – $32 | $28 | 24 | $28 – $35 |
Independence compared with Missouri
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Independence and Missouri as a whole, 8 run above the state median and 33 below. The largest local saving is on Root canal, premolar: $539 here against $605 statewide.
See the Missouri state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Independence
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 $1,751. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $5,453.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,249 | $5,000 | $1,751 | 17 |
| Full braces, adult | $3,407 | $5,095 | $1,688 | 17 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $883 | $1,439 | $556 | 21 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,353 | $1,874 | $521 | 22 |
| Full lower denture | $563 | $1,050 | $487 | 22 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $834 | $1,284 | $450 | 23 |
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 Independence
These are federally funded health centres in Independence. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HCC Network - Independence | 17611 E US Highway 24 | (877) 344-3572 · Website |
| Swope Health Independence | 11320 E Truman Rd | (816) 599-5200 · Website |
Missouri has 471 such sites statewide — see the Missouri page.
Other cities in Missouri
Missouri overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Independence practices are behind these figures?
Between 17 and 27 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Independence figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Independence dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Independence. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.