Dental costs in Grand Island, NE: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Grand Island.
Observed prices in Grand Island
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $4,050 – $4,503 | $4,125 | 8 | $4,125 – $4,982 | |
| Full braces, adult | $4,036 – $4,722 | $4,118 | 8 | $4,118 – $5,135 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,408 – $1,463 | $1,412 | 9 | $1,412 – $1,729 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $864 – $1,068 | $957 | 10 | $957 – $1,145 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $845 – $969 | $930 | 9 | $930 – $1,073 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $865 – $1,095 | $903 | 9 | $903 – $1,223 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $808 – $890 | $877 | 9 | $877 – $978 | |
| Full upper denture | $753 – $956 | $863 | 9 | $863 – $1,111 | |
| Full lower denture | $731 – $927 | $851 | 9 | $851 – $975 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $676 – $852 | $842 | 9 | $842 – $882 | |
| Root canal, molar | $665 – $838 | $776 | 9 | $776 – $856 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $620 – $781 | $708 | 10 | $708 – $854 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $687 – $816 | $708 | 10 | $708 – $844 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $634 – $754 | $688 | 8 | $688 – $865 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $622 – $713 | $674 | 9 | $674 – $790 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $512 – $678 | $546 | 8 | $546 – $698 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $444 – $589 | $493 | 9 | $493 – $595 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $282 – $329 | $310 | 10 | $310 – $337 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $234 – $285 | $261 | 8 | $261 – $306 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $232 – $297 | $252 | 8 | $252 – $370 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $233 – $290 | $236 | 9 | $236 – $308 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $149 – $209 | $184 | 10 | $184 – $218 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $146 – $195 | $160 | 10 | $160 – $202 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $123 – $162 | $140 | 8 | $140 – $170 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $132 – $171 | $137 | 10 | $137 – $205 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $96 – $126 | $106 | 8 | $106 – $128 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $85 – $105 | $103 | 9 | $103 – $135 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $86 – $137 | $100 | 10 | $100 – $141 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $81 – $104 | $92 | 10 | $92 – $109 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $90 – $111 | $92 | 8 | $92 – $113 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $79 – $116 | $91 | 9 | $91 – $118 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $80 – $112 | $89 | 9 | $89 – $116 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $70 – $94 | $79 | 9 | $79 – $98 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $50 – $65 | $63 | 9 | $63 – $76 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $54 – $67 | $59 | 10 | $59 – $73 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $44 – $58 | $54 | 9 | $54 – $59 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $37 – $49 | $45 | 9 | $45 – $52 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $38 – $52 | $41 | 9 | $41 – $52 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $33 – $37 | $34 | 10 | $34 – $38 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $27 – $38 | $31 | 9 | $31 – $38 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $24 – $28 | $26 | 9 | $26 – $31 |
Grand Island compared with Nebraska
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Grand Island and Nebraska as a whole, 2 run above the state median and 39 below. The largest local saving is on Core build-up under a crown: $137 here against $163 statewide.
See the Nebraska state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Grand Island
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, adult alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $686. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,972.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,036 | $4,722 | $686 | 8 |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,050 | $4,503 | $453 | 8 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $865 | $1,095 | $230 | 9 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $864 | $1,068 | $204 | 10 |
| Full upper denture | $753 | $956 | $203 | 9 |
| Full lower denture | $731 | $927 | $196 | 9 |
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 Grand Island
These are federally funded health centres in Grand Island. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barr Middle School | 602 W Stolley Park Rd | (308) 385-5875 |
| Dodge Elementary School | 641 S Oak St | (308) 385-5889 · Website |
| Heartland Health Center - Grand Island | 2116 W Faidley Ave, Suite 2100 | (308) 382-4376 · Website |
| Howard Elementary School | 502 W 9th St | (308) 385-5916 · Website |
| Jefferson Elementary School | 315 Wyandotte St | (308) 385-5922 · Website |
| Knickrehm Elementary School | 2013 N Oak St | (308) 385-5927 · Website |
| Lincoln Elementary School | 805 Beal St | (308) 675-4223 |
| O'Connor Learning Center | 2208 N Webb Rd | (308) 385-5655 |
| Starr Elementary School | 1800 S Adams St | (308) 385-5882 · Website |
| Stolley Park Elementary School | 1700 W Stolley Park Rd | (308) 385-5913 |
| Walnut Middle School | 1600 N Custer Ave | (308) 675-4223 |
| Wasmer Elementary School | 318 S Clark St | (308) 385-5920 · Website |
Nebraska has 86 such sites statewide — see the Nebraska page.
Other cities in Nebraska
Nebraska overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Grand Island practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 10 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Grand Island figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Grand Island dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Grand Island. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.