Dental costs in Morristown, NJ: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Morristown.
Observed prices in Morristown
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,650 – $3,826 | $3,672 | 9 | $3,672 – $5,570 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,560 – $3,826 | $3,588 | 9 | $3,588 – $5,365 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,288 – $1,640 | $1,547 | 11 | $1,547 – $1,760 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $893 – $1,273 | $1,149 | 8 | $1,149 – $1,513 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $809 – $1,084 | $898 | 12 | $898 – $1,202 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $795 – $1,083 | $850 | 11 | $850 – $1,084 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $726 – $1,220 | $847 | 11 | $847 – $1,285 | |
| Full lower denture | $721 – $961 | $844 | 12 | $844 – $983 | |
| Full upper denture | $699 – $971 | $730 | 11 | $730 – $986 | |
| Root canal, molar | $598 – $787 | $724 | 12 | $724 – $836 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $564 – $875 | $700 | 13 | $700 – $894 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $617 – $842 | $669 | 11 | $669 – $861 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $579 – $829 | $620 | 13 | $620 – $834 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $594 – $833 | $605 | 11 | $605 – $877 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $510 – $736 | $582 | 11 | $582 – $832 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $461 – $617 | $556 | 12 | $556 – $748 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $392 – $524 | $464 | 12 | $464 – $613 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $302 – $365 | $350 | 11 | $350 – $379 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $229 – $475 | $288 | 10 | $288 – $479 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $249 – $316 | $268 | 11 | $268 – $331 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $198 – $259 | $230 | 11 | $230 – $291 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $119 – $175 | $142 | 11 | $142 – $208 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $106 – $172 | $138 | 10 | $138 – $208 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $119 – $162 | $137 | 12 | $137 – $184 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $104 – $146 | $126 | 11 | $126 – $150 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $67 – $114 | $99 | 12 | $99 – $143 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $82 – $112 | $98 | 13 | $98 – $131 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $80 – $115 | $95 | 11 | $95 – $118 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $71 – $95 | $83 | 11 | $83 – $99 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $72 – $100 | $80 | 11 | $80 – $109 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $72 – $95 | $78 | 12 | $78 – $119 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $65 – $87 | $75 | 12 | $75 – $90 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $66 – $80 | $73 | 10 | $73 – $100 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $53 – $68 | $56 | 10 | $56 – $75 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $45 – $64 | $52 | 11 | $52 – $65 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $38 – $50 | $47 | 9 | $47 – $68 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $38 – $51 | $43 | 10 | $43 – $54 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $37 – $43 | $42 | 9 | $42 – $47 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $25 – $32 | $31 | 9 | $31 – $37 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $30 – $33 | $31 | 11 | $31 – $37 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $22 – $29 | $24 | 12 | $24 – $30 |
Morristown compared with New Jersey
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Morristown and New Jersey as a whole, 3 run above the state median and 38 below. The largest local saving is on Simple tooth extraction: $73 here against $110 statewide.
See the New Jersey state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Morristown
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 Ceramic crown on an implant abutment alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $494. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,100.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $726 | $1,220 | $494 | 11 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $893 | $1,273 | $380 | 8 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,288 | $1,640 | $352 | 11 |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $564 | $875 | $311 | 13 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $795 | $1,083 | $288 | 11 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $809 | $1,084 | $275 | 12 |
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 Morristown
These are federally funded health centres in Morristown. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zufall Health Center - Morristown | 4 Atno Ave | (973) 267-0002 · 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 Morristown practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 13 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Morristown figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Morristown dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Morristown. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.