Dental costs in Astoria, NY: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 39 treatments from dental practices located in Astoria.
Observed prices in Astoria
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,478 – $1,700 | $1,553 | 10 | $1,553 – $1,728 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $984 – $1,198 | $1,091 | 10 | $1,091 – $1,244 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $995 – $1,236 | $1,086 | 9 | $1,086 – $1,263 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,022 – $1,212 | $1,078 | 11 | $1,078 – $1,298 | |
| Full lower denture | $952 – $1,182 | $1,054 | 13 | $1,054 – $1,222 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $940 – $1,095 | $976 | 9 | $976 – $1,112 | |
| Full upper denture | $848 – $1,182 | $952 | 9 | $952 – $1,258 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $793 – $953 | $896 | 12 | $896 – $976 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $791 – $897 | $867 | 10 | $867 – $922 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $707 – $854 | $818 | 9 | $818 – $892 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $765 – $872 | $809 | 11 | $809 – $888 | |
| Root canal, molar | $588 – $852 | $780 | 9 | $780 – $865 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $716 – $814 | $774 | 14 | $774 – $916 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $545 – $664 | $636 | 11 | $636 – $824 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $489 – $640 | $548 | 14 | $548 – $689 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $260 – $472 | $460 | 9 | $460 – $516 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $332 – $384 | $365 | 10 | $365 – $402 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $287 – $399 | $341 | 10 | $341 – $418 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $235 – $309 | $293 | 10 | $293 – $320 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $204 – $236 | $214 | 11 | $214 – $254 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $176 – $202 | $191 | 10 | $191 – $227 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $174 – $196 | $184 | 9 | $184 – $197 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $126 – $171 | $170 | 9 | $170 – $200 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $98 – $146 | $134 | 10 | $134 – $152 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $93 – $128 | $126 | 11 | $126 – $133 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $89 – $122 | $117 | 10 | $117 – $135 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $89 – $125 | $117 | 10 | $117 – $132 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $101 – $124 | $114 | 11 | $114 – $124 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $69 – $105 | $102 | 10 | $102 – $105 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $94 – $115 | $102 | 12 | $102 – $120 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $92 – $100 | $97 | 9 | $97 – $102 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $81 – $92 | $87 | 8 | $87 – $97 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $69 – $81 | $75 | 10 | $75 – $82 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $55 – $64 | $63 | 11 | $63 – $74 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $49 – $59 | $53 | 10 | $53 – $62 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $47 – $51 | $49 | 10 | $49 – $55 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $41 – $42 | $41 | 9 | $41 – $44 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $33 – $43 | $40 | 8 | $40 – $46 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $26 – $32 | $28 | 9 | $28 – $37 |
Astoria compared with New York
Across the 39 treatments we can price in both Astoria and New York as a whole, 37 run above the state median and 2 below. The largest local saving is on Full upper denture: $952 here against $994 statewide.
See the New York state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Astoria
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 upper denture alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $334. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,505.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full upper denture | $848 | $1,182 | $334 | 9 |
| Root canal, molar | $588 | $852 | $264 | 9 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $995 | $1,236 | $241 | 9 |
| Full lower denture | $952 | $1,182 | $230 | 13 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,478 | $1,700 | $222 | 10 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $984 | $1,198 | $214 | 10 |
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 Astoria
These are federally funded health centres in Astoria. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island City Health Center | 36-11 21st St | (718) 482-7772 · Website |
| Long Island City Health Center | 34-11 Vernon Blvd | (347) 630-8401 |
| Long Island City High School | 14-30 Broadway | — |
| SHERO Hour Children | 36-30 12th St | (718) 733-4742 |
| SHERO Hour Children 1 | 36-44 13th St | (718) 733-4724 |
New York has 850 such sites statewide — see the New York page.
Other cities in New York
New York overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Astoria practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 14 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Astoria figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Astoria dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Astoria. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.