Dental costs in Newark, NJ: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Newark.
Observed prices in Newark
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,313 – $4,927 | $4,556 | 24 | $4,556 – $5,278 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,095 – $4,698 | $4,230 | 24 | $4,230 – $5,181 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,451 – $1,808 | $1,580 | 28 | $1,580 – $1,861 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,000 – $1,263 | $1,154 | 25 | $1,154 – $1,343 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,007 – $1,210 | $1,148 | 26 | $1,148 – $1,343 | |
| Full upper denture | $900 – $1,160 | $1,033 | 26 | $1,033 – $1,259 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $888 – $1,158 | $1,026 | 28 | $1,026 – $1,310 | |
| Full lower denture | $892 – $1,161 | $1,013 | 27 | $1,013 – $1,224 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $867 – $1,049 | $965 | 29 | $965 – $1,167 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $810 – $926 | $898 | 25 | $898 – $1,023 | |
| Root canal, molar | $690 – $985 | $879 | 29 | $879 – $1,058 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $758 – $933 | $862 | 29 | $862 – $1,041 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $760 – $964 | $860 | 32 | $860 – $1,063 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $725 – $884 | $841 | 28 | $841 – $922 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $718 – $868 | $768 | 26 | $768 – $893 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $544 – $779 | $696 | 29 | $696 – $826 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $462 – $665 | $585 | 27 | $585 – $705 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $331 – $417 | $362 | 32 | $362 – $435 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $312 – $390 | $338 | 27 | $338 – $406 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $280 – $356 | $334 | 30 | $334 – $362 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $264 – $396 | $322 | 28 | $322 – $484 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $181 – $231 | $213 | 29 | $213 – $258 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $168 – $210 | $188 | 32 | $188 – $230 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $150 – $204 | $182 | 27 | $182 – $224 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $146 – $176 | $163 | 25 | $163 – $188 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $102 – $134 | $121 | 31 | $121 – $150 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $100 – $135 | $120 | 25 | $120 – $140 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $100 – $134 | $118 | 27 | $118 – $145 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $94 – $125 | $118 | 26 | $118 – $128 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $101 – $138 | $118 | 32 | $118 – $155 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $93 – $113 | $106 | 28 | $106 – $117 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $93 – $106 | $99 | 30 | $99 – $114 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $82 – $104 | $96 | 27 | $96 – $124 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $61 – $84 | $72 | 26 | $72 – $90 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $60 – $76 | $69 | 24 | $69 – $83 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $44 – $64 | $54 | 25 | $54 – $70 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $47 – $56 | $53 | 27 | $53 – $61 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $37 – $50 | $47 | 26 | $47 – $55 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $38 – $43 | $40 | 26 | $40 – $44 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $29 – $40 | $36 | 25 | $36 – $45 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $29 – $38 | $36 | 27 | $36 – $41 |
Newark compared with New Jersey
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Newark and New Jersey as a whole, 38 run above the state median and 3 below. The largest local saving is on Bone graft at an implant site: $322 here against $330 statewide.
See the New Jersey state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Newark
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 $614. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,408.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,313 | $4,927 | $614 | 24 |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,095 | $4,698 | $603 | 24 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,451 | $1,808 | $357 | 28 |
| Root canal, molar | $690 | $985 | $295 | 29 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $888 | $1,158 | $270 | 28 |
| Full lower denture | $892 | $1,161 | $269 | 27 |
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 Newark
These are federally funded health centres in Newark. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 394 University Avenue Mobile #2 | 394 University Ave | (800) 734-7083 |
| Central High School | 246 18th Ave | (973) 679-7709 · Website |
| Hope & Esperanza Community Health Center | 788 Mount Prospect Ave | (908) 514-1895 · Website |
| Mary Eliza Mahoney Health Center | 394 University Ave | (800) 734-7083 |
| Mary Eliza Mahoney Health Center @ Speedway | 701 S Orange Ave | (973) 645-4970 |
| Mary Eliza Mahoney Health Center @110 William Street | 110 William St | (973) 733-7600 |
| Mary Eliza Mahoney Health Center Mobile Dental Unit | 394 University Ave | (800) 734-7083 |
| Mary Eliza Mahoney Health Center Mobile Medical Unit | 394 University Ave | (973) 733-5300 |
| Mary Eliza Mahoney Health Center Mobile Unit #3 | 394 University Ave | (800) 734-7083 |
| Newark Community Health Centers - Mobile Unit | 741 Broadway | (973) 483-1300 · Website |
| Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. | 741 Broadway | (973) 483-1300 · Website |
| Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. | 101 Ludlow St | (973) 565-0355 · 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 Newark practices are behind these figures?
Between 24 and 32 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Newark figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Newark dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Newark. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.