Dental costs in Toms River, NJ: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Toms River.
Observed prices in Toms River
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,640 – $4,885 | $4,719 | 9 | $4,719 – $5,292 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,640 – $4,851 | $4,614 | 9 | $4,614 – $5,098 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,326 – $1,563 | $1,378 | 18 | $1,378 – $1,713 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $974 – $1,185 | $1,096 | 15 | $1,096 – $1,325 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $963 – $1,196 | $1,094 | 14 | $1,094 – $1,376 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $829 – $1,084 | $1,046 | 15 | $1,046 – $1,218 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $877 – $1,219 | $1,034 | 14 | $1,034 – $1,281 | |
| Full upper denture | $885 – $1,053 | $1,023 | 13 | $1,023 – $1,181 | |
| Full lower denture | $908 – $1,050 | $1,020 | 12 | $1,020 – $1,191 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $726 – $897 | $850 | 14 | $850 – $956 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $741 – $903 | $832 | 16 | $832 – $1,000 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $717 – $865 | $820 | 12 | $820 – $892 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $725 – $866 | $796 | 12 | $796 – $994 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $652 – $812 | $732 | 13 | $732 – $901 | |
| Root canal, molar | $660 – $860 | $708 | 15 | $708 – $925 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $514 – $689 | $551 | 13 | $551 – $739 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $462 – $615 | $538 | 13 | $538 – $653 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $343 – $408 | $375 | 13 | $375 – $426 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $314 – $397 | $342 | 15 | $342 – $408 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $264 – $325 | $286 | 15 | $286 – $354 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $259 – $417 | $284 | 12 | $284 – $461 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $168 – $242 | $188 | 15 | $188 – $250 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $152 – $187 | $164 | 13 | $164 – $198 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $143 – $198 | $160 | 15 | $160 – $202 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $140 – $158 | $150 | 13 | $150 – $198 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $107 – $123 | $117 | 15 | $117 – $153 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $87 – $116 | $108 | 10 | $108 – $135 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $89 – $128 | $108 | 15 | $108 – $138 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $94 – $116 | $104 | 14 | $104 – $139 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $76 – $122 | $100 | 14 | $100 – $129 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $78 – $99 | $94 | 15 | $94 – $109 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $80 – $109 | $91 | 16 | $91 – $122 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $78 – $103 | $85 | 14 | $85 – $119 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $55 – $77 | $71 | 12 | $71 – $91 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $58 – $74 | $65 | 10 | $65 – $83 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $45 – $55 | $49 | 12 | $49 – $59 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $46 – $57 | $48 | 12 | $48 – $67 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $37 – $50 | $42 | 13 | $42 – $55 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $34 – $42 | $38 | 15 | $38 – $48 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $27 – $34 | $31 | 12 | $31 – $44 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $25 – $34 | $28 | 11 | $28 – $38 |
Toms River compared with New Jersey
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Toms River and New Jersey as a whole, 18 run above the state median and 23 below. The largest local saving is on Bone graft at an implant site: $284 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 Toms River
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 $1,245. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $3,523.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,640 | $4,885 | $1,245 | 9 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,640 | $4,851 | $1,211 | 9 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $877 | $1,219 | $342 | 14 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $829 | $1,084 | $255 | 15 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,326 | $1,563 | $237 | 18 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $963 | $1,196 | $233 | 14 |
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 Toms River
These are federally funded health centres in Toms River. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| OHI - Toms River | 10 Stockton Dr | (732) 363-6655 · 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 Toms River practices are behind these figures?
Between 9 and 18 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Toms River figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Toms River dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Toms River. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.