Dental costs in Hackensack, NJ: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Hackensack.
Observed prices in Hackensack
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,798 – $4,699 | $4,260 | 17 | $4,260 – $5,174 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,798 – $4,480 | $4,062 | 17 | $4,062 – $5,086 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,376 – $1,525 | $1,454 | 20 | $1,454 – $1,686 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $994 – $1,111 | $1,033 | 20 | $1,033 – $1,225 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $942 – $1,091 | $1,033 | 20 | $1,033 – $1,170 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $905 – $1,008 | $957 | 20 | $957 – $1,176 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $845 – $1,055 | $927 | 20 | $927 – $1,100 | |
| Full lower denture | $823 – $1,022 | $911 | 21 | $911 – $1,144 | |
| Full upper denture | $892 – $1,013 | $908 | 21 | $908 – $1,054 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $764 – $895 | $857 | 22 | $857 – $957 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $711 – $868 | $782 | 20 | $782 – $980 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $656 – $857 | $779 | 20 | $779 – $879 | |
| Root canal, molar | $687 – $833 | $776 | 21 | $776 – $897 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $654 – $765 | $718 | 22 | $718 – $811 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $623 – $757 | $667 | 20 | $667 – $912 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $542 – $655 | $625 | 20 | $625 – $714 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $466 – $571 | $513 | 22 | $513 – $638 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $317 – $372 | $344 | 19 | $344 – $417 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $275 – $320 | $298 | 18 | $298 – $340 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $251 – $373 | $288 | 20 | $288 – $474 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $262 – $341 | $285 | 20 | $285 – $409 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $170 – $217 | $197 | 20 | $197 – $227 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $161 – $188 | $170 | 21 | $170 – $192 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $147 – $190 | $168 | 21 | $168 – $197 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $141 – $168 | $154 | 21 | $154 – $169 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $102 – $132 | $120 | 20 | $120 – $134 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $99 – $123 | $116 | 21 | $116 – $144 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $96 – $118 | $107 | 20 | $107 – $119 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $103 – $114 | $106 | 22 | $106 – $127 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $87 – $104 | $102 | 19 | $102 – $109 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $83 – $105 | $99 | 21 | $99 – $110 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $76 – $112 | $96 | 22 | $96 – $125 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $83 – $92 | $86 | 21 | $86 – $98 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $61 – $72 | $69 | 21 | $69 – $75 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $68 – $76 | $69 | 19 | $69 – $83 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $46 – $60 | $59 | 21 | $59 – $65 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $46 – $51 | $48 | 20 | $48 – $66 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $39 – $47 | $44 | 21 | $44 – $49 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $37 – $42 | $40 | 18 | $40 – $43 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $29 – $39 | $37 | 21 | $37 – $44 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $28 – $36 | $31 | 21 | $31 – $37 |
Hackensack compared with New Jersey
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Hackensack and New Jersey as a whole, 17 run above the state median and 24 below. The largest local saving is on Hard night guard for grinding: $285 here against $336 statewide.
See the New Jersey state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Hackensack
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 $901. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,350.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,798 | $4,699 | $901 | 17 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,798 | $4,480 | $682 | 17 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $845 | $1,055 | $210 | 20 |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $656 | $857 | $201 | 20 |
| Full lower denture | $823 | $1,022 | $199 | 21 |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $711 | $868 | $157 | 20 |
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 Hackensack
These are federally funded health centres in Hackensack. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| North Hudson Community Action Corporation Health Center@ Hackensack | 25 E Salem St | (201) 498-9080 · Website |
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 Hackensack practices are behind these figures?
Between 17 and 22 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Hackensack figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Hackensack dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Hackensack. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.