Dental costs in Edison, NJ: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Edison.
Observed prices in Edison
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,654 – $4,591 | $4,242 | 10 | $4,242 – $4,844 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,826 – $4,607 | $4,212 | 9 | $4,212 – $4,887 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,156 – $1,623 | $1,345 | 13 | $1,345 – $1,698 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $983 – $1,165 | $1,048 | 10 | $1,048 – $1,247 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $963 – $1,130 | $1,004 | 10 | $1,004 – $1,177 | |
| Full upper denture | $907 – $1,042 | $944 | 13 | $944 – $1,170 | |
| Full lower denture | $900 – $1,007 | $942 | 12 | $942 – $1,162 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $790 – $1,002 | $918 | 13 | $918 – $1,187 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $811 – $1,027 | $862 | 12 | $862 – $1,184 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $755 – $951 | $844 | 13 | $844 – $964 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $812 – $872 | $836 | 10 | $836 – $946 | |
| Root canal, molar | $660 – $855 | $768 | 12 | $768 – $895 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $717 – $818 | $766 | 10 | $766 – $837 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $582 – $768 | $745 | 13 | $745 – $806 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $681 – $852 | $699 | 10 | $699 – $961 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $546 – $682 | $599 | 12 | $599 – $745 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $477 – $579 | $565 | 10 | $565 – $625 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $309 – $481 | $384 | 10 | $384 – $499 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $327 – $388 | $347 | 11 | $347 – $406 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $315 – $377 | $328 | 12 | $328 – $401 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $265 – $312 | $296 | 9 | $296 – $357 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $160 – $184 | $170 | 11 | $170 – $219 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $158 – $212 | $167 | 10 | $167 – $229 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $156 – $193 | $166 | 11 | $166 – $211 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $135 – $165 | $152 | 10 | $152 – $177 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $102 – $130 | $122 | 13 | $122 – $133 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $102 – $118 | $114 | 11 | $114 – $127 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $104 – $126 | $112 | 11 | $112 – $140 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $92 – $130 | $107 | 11 | $107 – $144 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $81 – $112 | $104 | 11 | $104 – $135 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $85 – $100 | $96 | 12 | $96 – $119 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $90 – $104 | $94 | 10 | $94 – $112 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $86 – $100 | $87 | 12 | $87 – $118 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $68 – $80 | $76 | 10 | $76 – $85 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $60 – $78 | $72 | 11 | $72 – $81 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $48 – $62 | $58 | 12 | $58 – $77 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $45 – $54 | $49 | 12 | $49 – $58 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $42 – $49 | $44 | 10 | $44 – $51 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $33 – $42 | $37 | 10 | $37 – $43 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $32 – $42 | $37 | 12 | $37 – $46 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $25 – $34 | $28 | 10 | $28 – $37 |
Edison compared with New Jersey
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Edison and New Jersey as a whole, 20 run above the state median and 21 below. The largest local saving is on Surgical tooth extraction: $167 here against $188 statewide.
See the New Jersey state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Edison
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 $937. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,809.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,654 | $4,591 | $937 | 10 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,826 | $4,607 | $781 | 9 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,156 | $1,623 | $467 | 13 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $811 | $1,027 | $216 | 12 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $790 | $1,002 | $212 | 13 |
| All-ceramic crown | $755 | $951 | $196 | 13 |
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 Edison
These are federally funded health centres in Edison. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| JRF Community Health Center-Mobile Unit | 1931 Oak Tree Rd | (732) 482-9600 · Website |
| Jewish Renaissance Foundation Community Health Center | 1931 Oak Tree Rd | (732) 482-9600 |
New Jersey has 149 such sites statewide — see the New Jersey page.
Other cities in New Jersey
New Jersey overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Edison practices are behind these figures?
Between 9 and 13 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Edison figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Edison dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Edison. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.