Dental costs in Union City, NJ: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Union City.
Observed prices in Union City
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,241 – $5,097 | $4,942 | 16 | $4,942 – $5,453 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,140 – $4,861 | $4,712 | 16 | $4,712 – $5,199 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,366 – $1,600 | $1,477 | 16 | $1,477 – $1,656 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,081 – $1,205 | $1,150 | 17 | $1,150 – $1,372 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,071 – $1,191 | $1,148 | 15 | $1,148 – $1,400 | |
| Full upper denture | $964 – $1,123 | $1,088 | 17 | $1,088 – $1,411 | |
| Full lower denture | $942 – $1,080 | $1,074 | 17 | $1,074 – $1,389 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $903 – $1,158 | $1,049 | 16 | $1,049 – $1,296 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $874 – $1,099 | $1,028 | 16 | $1,028 – $1,200 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $815 – $1,005 | $947 | 15 | $947 – $1,107 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $645 – $930 | $902 | 17 | $902 – $1,087 | |
| Root canal, molar | $820 – $1,024 | $902 | 15 | $902 – $1,100 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $806 – $977 | $894 | 16 | $894 – $1,103 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $777 – $944 | $862 | 15 | $862 – $978 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $741 – $903 | $831 | 16 | $831 – $980 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $614 – $838 | $726 | 16 | $726 – $872 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $538 – $723 | $637 | 17 | $637 – $754 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $366 – $430 | $400 | 14 | $400 – $466 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $269 – $410 | $382 | 15 | $382 – $448 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $306 – $349 | $326 | 16 | $326 – $361 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $305 – $354 | $320 | 15 | $320 – $395 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $183 – $228 | $210 | 16 | $210 – $248 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $185 – $243 | $210 | 12 | $210 – $243 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $167 – $199 | $179 | 16 | $179 – $217 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $150 – $172 | $165 | 16 | $165 – $210 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $113 – $145 | $127 | 16 | $127 – $168 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $98 – $138 | $121 | 14 | $121 – $141 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $116 – $133 | $120 | 17 | $120 – $164 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $103 – $123 | $118 | 16 | $118 – $148 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $106 – $123 | $115 | 16 | $115 – $151 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $96 – $109 | $107 | 13 | $107 – $126 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $95 – $116 | $107 | 15 | $107 – $138 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $83 – $97 | $95 | 17 | $95 – $119 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $68 – $84 | $80 | 15 | $80 – $101 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $64 – $78 | $76 | 14 | $76 – $98 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $52 – $69 | $60 | 15 | $60 – $85 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $49 – $60 | $54 | 15 | $54 – $73 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $46 – $54 | $50 | 13 | $50 – $61 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $38 – $44 | $43 | 13 | $43 – $53 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $33 – $39 | $37 | 12 | $37 – $53 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $29 – $43 | $34 | 14 | $34 – $45 |
Union City compared with New Jersey
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Union City and New Jersey as a whole, 40 run above the state median and 1 below. The largest local saving is on Hard night guard for grinding: $326 here against $336 statewide.
See the New Jersey state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Union 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, adult alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $856. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,576.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,241 | $5,097 | $856 | 16 |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,140 | $4,861 | $721 | 16 |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $645 | $930 | $285 | 17 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $903 | $1,158 | $255 | 16 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,366 | $1,600 | $234 | 16 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $874 | $1,099 | $225 | 16 |
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 Union City
These are federally funded health centres in Union 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 |
|---|---|---|
| North Hudson Community Action Corporation Health Center @ Union City | 714 31st St | (201) 863-7077 · Website |
| North Hudson Community Action Corporation Health Center @ Union City High School | 2500 Kennedy Blvd | (201) 538-7888 |
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 Union City practices are behind these figures?
Between 12 and 17 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Union City figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Union City dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Union City. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.