Dental costs in Lincoln, NE: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Lincoln.
Observed prices in Lincoln
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,827 – $4,648 | $4,217 | 23 | $4,217 – $4,931 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,800 – $4,503 | $4,021 | 23 | $4,021 – $4,716 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,291 – $1,709 | $1,523 | 29 | $1,523 – $1,902 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $864 – $1,202 | $1,060 | 31 | $1,060 – $1,304 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $857 – $1,163 | $1,037 | 30 | $1,037 – $1,312 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $819 – $1,153 | $1,028 | 29 | $1,028 – $1,248 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $832 – $1,129 | $984 | 29 | $984 – $1,233 | |
| Full upper denture | $788 – $1,140 | $952 | 31 | $952 – $1,234 | |
| Full lower denture | $782 – $1,127 | $952 | 31 | $952 – $1,211 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $675 – $918 | $814 | 32 | $814 – $985 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $712 – $886 | $767 | 32 | $767 – $1,015 | |
| Root canal, molar | $688 – $895 | $755 | 32 | $755 – $960 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $630 – $879 | $744 | 31 | $744 – $958 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $608 – $830 | $744 | 29 | $744 – $898 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $612 – $804 | $740 | 30 | $740 – $891 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $555 – $703 | $624 | 31 | $624 – $749 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $463 – $603 | $527 | 32 | $527 – $676 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $286 – $362 | $333 | 31 | $333 – $390 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $246 – $370 | $292 | 28 | $292 – $399 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $232 – $371 | $284 | 28 | $284 – $414 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $246 – $314 | $278 | 31 | $278 – $349 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $160 – $213 | $187 | 31 | $187 – $231 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $147 – $202 | $169 | 32 | $169 – $209 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $134 – $194 | $163 | 32 | $163 – $231 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $128 – $171 | $151 | 32 | $151 – $191 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $99 – $131 | $118 | 32 | $118 – $150 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $88 – $129 | $116 | 29 | $116 – $136 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $95 – $131 | $114 | 32 | $114 – $143 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $94 – $121 | $105 | 30 | $105 – $136 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $90 – $128 | $100 | 32 | $100 – $141 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $90 – $109 | $95 | 32 | $95 – $115 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $84 – $111 | $95 | 32 | $95 – $122 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $72 – $102 | $93 | 30 | $93 – $122 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $57 – $76 | $65 | 32 | $65 – $97 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $56 – $72 | $64 | 30 | $64 – $83 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $50 – $63 | $54 | 31 | $54 – $68 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $44 – $55 | $50 | 32 | $50 – $60 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $41 – $50 | $46 | 31 | $46 – $52 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $32 – $39 | $35 | 31 | $35 – $45 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $31 – $38 | $33 | 31 | $33 – $42 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $25 – $33 | $27 | 31 | $27 – $37 |
Lincoln compared with Nebraska
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Lincoln and Nebraska as a whole, 23 run above the state median and 18 below. The largest local saving is on Full braces, teenager: $4,021 here against $4,202 statewide.
See the Nebraska state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Lincoln
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 $821. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,977.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,827 | $4,648 | $821 | 23 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,800 | $4,503 | $703 | 23 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,291 | $1,709 | $418 | 29 |
| Full upper denture | $788 | $1,140 | $352 | 31 |
| Full lower denture | $782 | $1,127 | $345 | 31 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $864 | $1,202 | $338 | 31 |
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 Lincoln
These are federally funded health centres in Lincoln. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluestem Health: Kreshel Clinic | 3100 N 14th St | (402) 477-6600 |
| Bluestem Health: Main Clinic | 1021 N 27th St | (402) 476-1455 · Website |
| Bluestem Health: Pediatrics | 2301 O St, Ste 2 | (402) 476-1455 |
| Bluestem Health: Thompson Clinic | 2222 S 16th St, Suite 435 | (402) 476-1455 · Website |
Nebraska has 86 such sites statewide — see the Nebraska page.
Other cities in Nebraska
Nebraska overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Lincoln practices are behind these figures?
Between 23 and 32 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Lincoln figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Lincoln dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Lincoln. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.