Dental costs in New Brunswick, NJ: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 23 treatments from dental practices located in New Brunswick.
Observed prices in New Brunswick
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,439 – $1,623 | $1,602 | 9 | $1,602 – $1,810 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,050 – $1,251 | $1,192 | 8 | $1,192 – $1,325 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,104 – $1,251 | $1,192 | 8 | $1,192 – $1,327 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $950 – $1,240 | $1,113 | 9 | $1,113 – $1,243 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $947 – $1,115 | $1,057 | 9 | $1,057 – $1,121 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $745 – $945 | $902 | 9 | $902 – $979 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $804 – $900 | $879 | 9 | $879 – $933 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $800 – $867 | $843 | 9 | $843 – $870 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $300 – $470 | $417 | 9 | $417 – $495 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $334 – $404 | $389 | 8 | $389 – $416 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $316 – $392 | $353 | 8 | $353 – $407 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $283 – $327 | $311 | 8 | $311 – $336 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $191 – $221 | $203 | 9 | $203 – $224 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $154 – $176 | $171 | 8 | $171 – $191 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $94 – $135 | $135 | 9 | $135 – $143 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $92 – $141 | $126 | 8 | $126 – $143 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $98 – $108 | $107 | 8 | $107 – $114 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $86 – $93 | $92 | 9 | $92 – $100 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $57 – $64 | $59 | 9 | $59 – $66 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $53 – $55 | $54 | 9 | $54 – $58 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $45 – $48 | $48 | 9 | $48 – $50 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $34 – $42 | $38 | 8 | $38 – $44 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $27 – $32 | $31 | 9 | $31 – $37 |
New Brunswick compared with New Jersey
Across the 23 treatments we can price in both New Brunswick and New Jersey as a whole, 23 run above the state median and 0 below. The largest local saving is on Fluoride varnish treatment: $31 here against $30 statewide.
See the New Jersey state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in New Brunswick
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 attached to an implant alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $290. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,213.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $950 | $1,240 | $290 | 9 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,050 | $1,251 | $201 | 8 |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $745 | $945 | $200 | 9 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,439 | $1,623 | $184 | 9 |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $300 | $470 | $170 | 9 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $947 | $1,115 | $168 | 9 |
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 New Brunswick
These are federally funded health centres in New Brunswick. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers RWJ Eric B. Chandler Health Center | 277 George St | (732) 235-6700 |
| Rutgers RWJ Eric B. Chandler Health Center | 1000 Somerset St | (732) 235-7435 |
| Rutgers RWJ Eric B. Chandler Health Center | 123 Church St | (732) 235-2052 |
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 New Brunswick practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 9 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A New Brunswick figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a New Brunswick dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in New Brunswick. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.