Dental costs in Jersey City, NJ: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Jersey City.
Observed prices in Jersey City
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,031 – $4,673 | $4,536 | 20 | $4,536 – $5,079 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,899 – $4,592 | $4,273 | 20 | $4,273 – $4,843 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,289 – $1,474 | $1,387 | 21 | $1,387 – $1,761 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $884 – $1,096 | $1,050 | 20 | $1,050 – $1,233 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $952 – $1,152 | $1,036 | 24 | $1,036 – $1,237 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $945 – $1,157 | $1,030 | 23 | $1,030 – $1,254 | |
| Full lower denture | $818 – $1,092 | $960 | 22 | $960 – $1,205 | |
| Full upper denture | $840 – $1,092 | $958 | 21 | $958 – $1,243 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $839 – $1,041 | $956 | 19 | $956 – $1,172 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $721 – $916 | $840 | 22 | $840 – $979 | |
| Root canal, molar | $684 – $925 | $804 | 20 | $804 – $986 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $704 – $834 | $773 | 21 | $773 – $881 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $670 – $892 | $767 | 20 | $767 – $937 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $677 – $882 | $756 | 23 | $756 – $1,015 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $656 – $808 | $738 | 21 | $738 – $897 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $551 – $738 | $617 | 22 | $617 – $763 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $456 – $636 | $537 | 22 | $537 – $671 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $260 – $472 | $374 | 20 | $374 – $496 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $288 – $389 | $354 | 21 | $354 – $422 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $298 – $366 | $338 | 21 | $338 – $399 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $254 – $327 | $290 | 21 | $290 – $356 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $179 – $224 | $193 | 20 | $193 – $252 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $148 – $204 | $184 | 18 | $184 – $237 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $160 – $184 | $174 | 20 | $174 – $205 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $134 – $178 | $150 | 21 | $150 – $190 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $104 – $136 | $114 | 21 | $114 – $148 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $93 – $121 | $107 | 24 | $107 – $140 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $94 – $143 | $107 | 20 | $107 – $152 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $88 – $122 | $106 | 20 | $106 – $137 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $82 – $132 | $104 | 22 | $104 – $145 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $87 – $108 | $97 | 16 | $97 – $113 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $83 – $108 | $94 | 22 | $94 – $120 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $75 – $98 | $86 | 24 | $86 – $114 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $57 – $78 | $68 | 23 | $68 – $96 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $59 – $76 | $66 | 19 | $66 – $88 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $44 – $55 | $52 | 18 | $52 – $58 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $47 – $65 | $51 | 16 | $51 – $70 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $40 – $48 | $43 | 20 | $43 – $52 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $31 – $42 | $36 | 20 | $36 – $43 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $28 – $42 | $34 | 20 | $34 – $45 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $26 – $36 | $30 | 19 | $30 – $41 |
Jersey City compared with New Jersey
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Jersey City and New Jersey as a whole, 18 run above the state median and 23 below. The largest local saving is on Comprehensive exam (new patient): $51 here against $55 statewide.
See the New Jersey state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Jersey City
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 $693. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,324.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,899 | $4,592 | $693 | 20 |
| Full braces, adult | $4,031 | $4,673 | $642 | 20 |
| Full lower denture | $818 | $1,092 | $274 | 22 |
| Full upper denture | $840 | $1,092 | $252 | 21 |
| Root canal, molar | $684 | $925 | $241 | 20 |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $670 | $892 | $222 | 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 Jersey City
These are federally funded health centres in Jersey City. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance Community Healthcare, Inc. | 115 Christopher Columbus Dr | (201) 830-1620 · Website |
| Metropolitan Family Health Network | 935 Garfield Ave | (201) 478-5802 · Website |
| North Hudson Community Action Corporation Health Center @ Jersey City | 324 Palisade Ave | (201) 459-8888 · 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 Jersey City practices are behind these figures?
Between 16 and 24 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Jersey City figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Jersey City dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Jersey City. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.