Dental costs in Bayonne, NJ: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Bayonne.
Observed prices in Bayonne
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,880 – $4,966 | $4,144 | 13 | $4,144 – $5,443 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,772 – $4,889 | $4,041 | 13 | $4,041 – $5,294 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,365 – $1,659 | $1,553 | 13 | $1,553 – $1,941 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $887 – $1,155 | $994 | 17 | $994 – $1,253 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $872 – $1,115 | $987 | 16 | $987 – $1,264 | |
| Full lower denture | $796 – $1,051 | $921 | 17 | $921 – $1,216 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $782 – $1,063 | $920 | 12 | $920 – $1,093 | |
| Full upper denture | $832 – $1,078 | $907 | 17 | $907 – $1,223 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $790 – $1,034 | $855 | 13 | $855 – $1,131 | |
| Root canal, molar | $672 – $797 | $746 | 15 | $746 – $1,046 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $695 – $825 | $746 | 16 | $746 – $1,042 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $706 – $896 | $741 | 16 | $741 – $971 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $630 – $842 | $721 | 15 | $721 – $886 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $638 – $856 | $704 | 13 | $704 – $984 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $608 – $755 | $692 | 15 | $692 – $838 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $505 – $688 | $564 | 15 | $564 – $784 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $436 – $622 | $502 | 17 | $502 – $742 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $332 – $373 | $339 | 13 | $339 – $428 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $295 – $352 | $318 | 15 | $318 – $421 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $248 – $305 | $283 | 16 | $283 – $345 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $220 – $400 | $262 | 13 | $262 – $503 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $156 – $226 | $170 | 14 | $170 – $255 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $140 – $176 | $152 | 16 | $152 – $220 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $118 – $171 | $145 | 15 | $145 – $183 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $127 – $174 | $140 | 15 | $140 – $187 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $98 – $135 | $106 | 15 | $106 – $161 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $76 – $107 | $96 | 16 | $96 – $132 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $86 – $114 | $95 | 17 | $95 – $120 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $62 – $107 | $92 | 16 | $92 – $132 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $84 – $114 | $90 | 16 | $90 – $140 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $79 – $105 | $90 | 14 | $90 – $134 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $74 – $98 | $83 | 14 | $83 – $117 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $64 – $88 | $80 | 16 | $80 – $98 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $50 – $68 | $59 | 15 | $59 – $80 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $54 – $68 | $55 | 13 | $55 – $70 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $42 – $53 | $47 | 14 | $47 – $66 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $41 – $52 | $44 | 15 | $44 – $58 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $34 – $50 | $38 | 14 | $38 – $60 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $30 – $34 | $32 | 14 | $32 – $36 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $28 – $36 | $31 | 13 | $31 – $49 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $24 – $28 | $25 | 13 | $25 – $41 |
Bayonne compared with New Jersey
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Bayonne and New Jersey as a whole, 2 run above the state median and 39 below. The largest local saving is on Bone graft at an implant site: $262 here against $330 statewide.
See the New Jersey state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Bayonne
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 $1,117. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $3,301.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,772 | $4,889 | $1,117 | 13 |
| Full braces, adult | $3,880 | $4,966 | $1,086 | 13 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,365 | $1,659 | $294 | 13 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $782 | $1,063 | $281 | 12 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $887 | $1,155 | $268 | 17 |
| Full lower denture | $796 | $1,051 | $255 | 17 |
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.
Other cities in New Jersey
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Common questions
How many Bayonne practices are behind these figures?
Between 12 and 17 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Bayonne figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Bayonne dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Bayonne. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.