Dental costs in Great Neck, NY: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 32 treatments from dental practices located in Great Neck.
Observed prices in Great Neck
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $874 – $1,079 | $991 | 8 | $991 – $1,108 | |
| Full lower denture | $839 – $952 | $949 | 9 | $949 – $973 | |
| Full upper denture | $789 – $978 | $941 | 8 | $941 – $1,017 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $809 – $997 | $940 | 8 | $940 – $1,010 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $821 – $1,050 | $914 | 8 | $914 – $1,074 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $793 – $1,014 | $896 | 10 | $896 – $1,078 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $697 – $846 | $789 | 8 | $789 – $890 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $692 – $814 | $786 | 9 | $786 – $851 | |
| Root canal, molar | $662 – $775 | $767 | 8 | $767 – $800 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $683 – $768 | $693 | 10 | $693 – $782 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $580 – $778 | $682 | 8 | $682 – $795 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $634 – $811 | $672 | 10 | $672 – $832 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $558 – $595 | $589 | 8 | $589 – $605 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $256 – $295 | $290 | 9 | $290 – $310 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $140 – $196 | $175 | 10 | $175 – $199 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $112 – $162 | $152 | 8 | $152 – $176 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $115 – $154 | $134 | 8 | $134 – $163 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $97 – $127 | $116 | 8 | $116 – $137 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $82 – $120 | $105 | 10 | $105 – $122 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $80 – $116 | $104 | 8 | $104 – $122 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $69 – $106 | $101 | 9 | $101 – $109 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $73 – $92 | $88 | 9 | $88 – $92 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $60 – $93 | $86 | 10 | $86 – $99 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $73 – $86 | $76 | 8 | $76 – $104 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $67 – $84 | $72 | 10 | $72 – $104 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $58 – $75 | $70 | 8 | $70 – $77 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $46 – $77 | $67 | 8 | $67 – $82 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $42 – $55 | $51 | 8 | $51 – $55 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $34 – $51 | $46 | 9 | $46 – $57 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $35 – $48 | $42 | 10 | $42 – $48 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $30 – $44 | $38 | 9 | $38 – $44 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $22 – $35 | $25 | 10 | $25 – $36 |
Great Neck compared with New York
Across the 32 treatments we can price in both Great Neck and New York as a whole, 5 run above the state median and 27 below. The largest local saving is on Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant: $72 here against $103 statewide.
See the New York state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Great Neck
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 Partial lower denture with metal frame alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $229. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,230.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $821 | $1,050 | $229 | 8 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $793 | $1,014 | $221 | 10 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $874 | $1,079 | $205 | 8 |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $580 | $778 | $198 | 8 |
| Full upper denture | $789 | $978 | $189 | 8 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $809 | $997 | $188 | 8 |
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.
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Common questions
How many Great Neck practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 10 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Great Neck figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Great Neck dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Great Neck. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.