Dental costs in Santa Fe, NM: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 22 treatments from dental practices located in Santa Fe.
Observed prices in Santa Fe
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full lower denture | $810 – $1,306 | $916 | 9 | $916 – $1,412 | |
| Full upper denture | $787 – $1,237 | $908 | 10 | $908 – $1,412 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $790 – $1,095 | $906 | 9 | $906 – $1,323 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $805 – $1,100 | $888 | 8 | $888 – $1,387 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $632 – $982 | $756 | 9 | $756 – $1,108 | |
| Root canal, molar | $570 – $944 | $712 | 9 | $712 – $985 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $606 – $936 | $666 | 8 | $666 – $988 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $538 – $784 | $632 | 10 | $632 – $883 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $570 – $788 | $620 | 8 | $620 – $999 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $445 – $694 | $532 | 8 | $532 – $748 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $200 – $318 | $250 | 8 | $250 – $327 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $135 – $223 | $176 | 10 | $176 – $227 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $137 – $196 | $166 | 8 | $166 – $211 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $115 – $201 | $132 | 9 | $132 – $206 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $88 – $122 | $100 | 9 | $100 – $160 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $91 – $126 | $99 | 8 | $99 – $147 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $75 – $130 | $99 | 8 | $99 – $136 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $78 – $129 | $86 | 9 | $86 – $138 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $78 – $104 | $83 | 8 | $83 – $121 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $72 – $106 | $78 | 8 | $78 – $126 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $51 – $70 | $56 | 8 | $56 – $86 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $25 – $36 | $31 | 8 | $31 – $36 |
Santa Fe compared with New Mexico
Across the 22 treatments we can price in both Santa Fe and New Mexico as a whole, 1 run above the state median and 21 below. The largest local saving is on Porcelain-and-metal crown: $620 here against $782 statewide.
See the New Mexico state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Santa Fe
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 lower denture alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $496. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,305.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full lower denture | $810 | $1,306 | $496 | 9 |
| Full upper denture | $787 | $1,237 | $450 | 10 |
| Root canal, molar | $570 | $944 | $374 | 9 |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $632 | $982 | $350 | 9 |
| All-ceramic crown | $606 | $936 | $330 | 8 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $790 | $1,095 | $305 | 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 Santa Fe
These are federally funded health centres in Santa Fe. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| LFMC Healthcare for the Homeless | 1532 Cerrillos Rd, Suite B | (505) 982-4425 · Website |
| La Famila Medical Center Dental Clinic | 6401 S Richards Ave | (505) 982-4425 · Website |
| La Familia - Southside Clinic | 2145 Caja del Oro Grant Rd | (505) 982-4425 · Website |
| La Familia Medical Center | 1035 Alto St | (505) 982-4425 · Website |
| Las Clinicas Dl Norte, Inc Pojoaque Valley School Based Health Clinic | 1574 Nm 502 | (505) 455-4026 |
| Las Clinicas del Norte Pojoaque Middle School | 1797 State Road 502 | (505) 455-4026 |
| Life Link Homeless Resource | 2325 Cerrillos Rd | (505) 438-0010 |
| PMS - Academy for Technology & the Classics (ATC) | 74 A Van Nu Po | (505) 471-5006 |
| PMS - Amy Biehl Communty School | 310 Avenida del Sur | (505) 471-5006 |
| PMS - Aspen Community Magnet School | 450 La Madera St | (505) 986-9633 |
| PMS - Atalaya Elementary School | 721 Camino Cabra | (505) 986-9633 |
| PMS - Cesar Chavez Elementary School | 6251 Jaguar Dr | (505) 986-9633 |
New Mexico has 241 such sites statewide — see the New Mexico page.
Other cities in New Mexico
New Mexico overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Santa Fe practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 10 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Santa Fe figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Santa Fe dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Santa Fe. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.