Dental costs in Buffalo, NY: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Buffalo.
Observed prices in Buffalo
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,424 – $4,155 | $3,823 | 21 | $3,823 – $5,078 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,355 – $4,578 | $3,800 | 21 | $3,800 – $4,861 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,383 – $1,583 | $1,461 | 22 | $1,461 – $1,928 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $869 – $1,244 | $1,054 | 23 | $1,054 – $1,302 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $863 – $1,258 | $1,028 | 22 | $1,028 – $1,309 | |
| Full upper denture | $811 – $1,235 | $1,004 | 23 | $1,004 – $1,332 | |
| Full lower denture | $827 – $1,233 | $992 | 25 | $992 – $1,305 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $907 – $1,101 | $992 | 24 | $992 – $1,145 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $889 – $1,050 | $970 | 22 | $970 – $1,339 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $758 – $964 | $842 | 24 | $842 – $1,020 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $677 – $922 | $776 | 24 | $776 – $1,081 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $703 – $842 | $774 | 23 | $774 – $978 | |
| Root canal, molar | $705 – $841 | $770 | 24 | $770 – $952 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $678 – $800 | $760 | 23 | $760 – $873 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $629 – $879 | $728 | 22 | $728 – $968 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $553 – $651 | $602 | 22 | $602 – $699 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $460 – $589 | $508 | 24 | $508 – $655 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $288 – $398 | $364 | 23 | $364 – $413 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $260 – $385 | $323 | 16 | $323 – $418 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $251 – $334 | $302 | 26 | $302 – $351 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $217 – $445 | $232 | 20 | $232 – $457 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $170 – $224 | $199 | 23 | $199 – $264 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $158 – $197 | $182 | 24 | $182 – $206 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $154 – $200 | $175 | 25 | $175 – $216 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $134 – $182 | $153 | 24 | $153 – $199 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $104 – $145 | $122 | 24 | $122 – $155 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $100 – $146 | $118 | 24 | $118 – $157 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $102 – $130 | $112 | 25 | $112 – $159 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $83 – $120 | $106 | 22 | $106 – $146 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $90 – $106 | $102 | 25 | $102 – $122 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $87 – $123 | $96 | 21 | $96 – $138 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $83 – $113 | $94 | 26 | $94 – $124 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $78 – $109 | $91 | 23 | $91 – $121 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $61 – $80 | $72 | 23 | $72 – $86 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $56 – $94 | $70 | 19 | $70 – $100 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $51 – $69 | $58 | 22 | $58 – $78 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $44 – $60 | $52 | 25 | $52 – $66 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $40 – $52 | $46 | 21 | $46 – $55 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $32 – $46 | $39 | 25 | $39 – $52 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $32 – $44 | $39 | 21 | $39 – $48 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $28 – $40 | $32 | 25 | $32 – $43 |
Buffalo compared with New York
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Buffalo and New York as a whole, 26 run above the state median and 15 below. The largest local saving is on Bone graft at an implant site: $232 here against $337 statewide.
See the New York state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Buffalo
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, teenager alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $1,223. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $3,554.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,355 | $4,578 | $1,223 | 21 |
| Full braces, adult | $3,424 | $4,155 | $731 | 21 |
| Full upper denture | $811 | $1,235 | $424 | 23 |
| Full lower denture | $827 | $1,233 | $406 | 25 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $863 | $1,258 | $395 | 22 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $869 | $1,244 | $375 | 23 |
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 Buffalo
These are federally funded health centres in Buffalo. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CHCB Benwood | 34 Benwood Ave | (716) 986-9199 · Website |
| Chcb-Bfnc | 421 Monroe Street | (716) 986-9199 |
| Community Health Center of Cheektowaga | 934 Cleveland Dr | — |
| Evergreen Health - Bailey Ave. | 3297 Bailey Ave | (716) 847-2441 · Website |
| Evergreen Health - Elmwood Ave. | 206 S Elmwood Ave | (716) 847-2441 · Website |
| Evergreen Health - Hertel Ave. | 800 Hertel Ave | (716) 847-2441 · Website |
| Evergreen Health - Hertel Ave. Pharmacy | 800 Hertel Ave | (716) 847-2441 |
| Jericho Road CHC (Barton) | 184 Barton St | (716) 881-6191 · Website |
| Jericho Road Community Health Center (Broadway) | 1021 Broadway St | (716) 529-3020 |
| Jericho Road Community Health Center (City Mission) | 100 E Tupper St | (716) 881-6191 |
| Jericho Road Community Health Center Breckenridge | 182 Breckenridge St | (716) 348-3011 |
| Jericho Road Community Health Center Vive Shelter | 1500 Main St | (716) 340-3000 |
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 Buffalo practices are behind these figures?
Between 16 and 26 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Buffalo figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Buffalo dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Buffalo. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.