Dental costs in Saint Joseph, MO: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 39 treatments from dental practices located in Saint Joseph.
Observed prices in Saint Joseph
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,342 – $1,547 | $1,392 | 8 | $1,392 – $1,912 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $921 – $1,224 | $985 | 8 | $985 – $1,458 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $881 – $1,037 | $933 | 8 | $933 – $1,311 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $751 – $1,101 | $901 | 8 | $901 – $1,153 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $751 – $1,101 | $897 | 8 | $897 – $1,152 | |
| Full upper denture | $681 – $961 | $740 | 8 | $740 – $1,060 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $477 – $817 | $726 | 8 | $726 – $872 | |
| Full lower denture | $682 – $904 | $722 | 8 | $722 – $1,001 | |
| Root canal, molar | $617 – $798 | $700 | 8 | $700 – $858 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $640 – $745 | $694 | 8 | $694 – $807 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $516 – $811 | $679 | 8 | $679 – $846 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $538 – $729 | $668 | 8 | $668 – $787 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $527 – $675 | $630 | 8 | $630 – $723 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $529 – $645 | $592 | 8 | $592 – $677 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $452 – $570 | $516 | 8 | $516 – $591 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $254 – $364 | $328 | 8 | $328 – $451 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $254 – $301 | $289 | 8 | $289 – $318 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $261 – $305 | $276 | 8 | $276 – $365 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $206 – $254 | $242 | 8 | $242 – $265 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $123 – $179 | $162 | 8 | $162 – $194 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $126 – $182 | $152 | 8 | $152 – $189 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $101 – $168 | $144 | 8 | $144 – $179 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $97 – $156 | $131 | 8 | $131 – $166 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $102 – $126 | $108 | 8 | $108 – $136 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $75 – $122 | $103 | 8 | $103 – $131 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $85 – $100 | $96 | 8 | $96 – $106 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $82 – $105 | $95 | 8 | $95 – $108 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $84 – $102 | $92 | 8 | $92 – $108 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $81 – $111 | $91 | 8 | $91 – $118 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $68 – $111 | $87 | 8 | $87 – $115 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $66 – $87 | $76 | 8 | $76 – $90 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $55 – $73 | $66 | 8 | $66 – $79 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $55 – $68 | $61 | 8 | $61 – $68 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $49 – $61 | $54 | 8 | $54 – $63 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $42 – $48 | $44 | 8 | $44 – $51 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $37 – $47 | $41 | 8 | $41 – $49 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $31 – $39 | $34 | 8 | $34 – $39 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $32 – $38 | $34 | 8 | $34 – $38 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $23 – $32 | $26 | 8 | $26 – $32 |
Saint Joseph compared with Missouri
Across the 39 treatments we can price in both Saint Joseph and Missouri as a whole, 3 run above the state median and 36 below. The largest local saving is on Full lower denture: $722 here against $918 statewide.
See the Missouri state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Saint Joseph
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 Partial lower denture with metal frame alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $350. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,918.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $751 | $1,101 | $350 | 8 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $751 | $1,101 | $350 | 8 |
| All-ceramic crown | $477 | $817 | $340 | 8 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $921 | $1,224 | $303 | 8 |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $516 | $811 | $295 | 8 |
| Full upper denture | $681 | $961 | $280 | 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 Saint Joseph
These are federally funded health centres in Saint Joseph. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Health Center | 925 Felix St | (816) 233-8536 |
| Family Medicine Associates | 2303 Village Dr | (816) 232-6818 · Website |
| NHS North End Health Center | 1000 5th Ave | (816) 233-3338 |
| Northwest Family Dental and Behavioral Health | 3608 Faraon St | (816) 364-6444 |
| Northwest Health Mobile Unit | 2303 Village Dr | (816) 232-6818 · Website |
| Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center | 503 S 6th St | (816) 271-8262 |
| South Side Health Center | 5001 Lake Ave | (816) 238-7788 · Website |
| Swope Health KidsCARE - St. Joseph | 711 N 36th St, Suite A | (816) 923-5800 |
Missouri has 471 such sites statewide — see the Missouri page.
Other cities in Missouri
Missouri overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Saint Joseph practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 8 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Saint Joseph figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Saint Joseph dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Saint Joseph. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.