Dental costs in Jackson Heights, NY: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 40 treatments from dental practices located in Jackson Heights.
Observed prices in Jackson Heights
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,917 – $4,828 | $4,558 | 8 | $4,558 – $5,249 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,154 – $4,670 | $4,438 | 8 | $4,438 – $5,213 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,462 – $1,638 | $1,584 | 8 | $1,584 – $1,751 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,036 – $1,148 | $1,068 | 11 | $1,068 – $1,238 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,024 – $1,148 | $1,068 | 11 | $1,068 – $1,250 | |
| Full upper denture | $934 – $1,092 | $973 | 10 | $973 – $1,256 | |
| Full lower denture | $956 – $1,090 | $969 | 10 | $969 – $1,242 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $778 – $1,035 | $896 | 8 | $896 – $1,130 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $821 – $990 | $879 | 8 | $879 – $1,101 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $788 – $895 | $809 | 11 | $809 – $986 | |
| Root canal, molar | $752 – $822 | $786 | 11 | $786 – $963 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $756 – $901 | $780 | 11 | $780 – $924 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $691 – $845 | $778 | 12 | $778 – $907 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $683 – $742 | $705 | 10 | $705 – $832 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $594 – $696 | $633 | 11 | $633 – $713 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $499 – $599 | $542 | 11 | $542 – $666 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $318 – $364 | $343 | 10 | $343 – $374 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $325 – $352 | $339 | 12 | $339 – $387 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $280 – $316 | $288 | 12 | $288 – $329 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $249 – $381 | $280 | 8 | $280 – $469 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $169 – $208 | $175 | 11 | $175 – $245 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $146 – $196 | $166 | 10 | $166 – $225 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $149 – $184 | $164 | 11 | $164 – $191 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $141 – $166 | $156 | 10 | $156 – $180 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $105 – $126 | $122 | 11 | $122 – $134 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $92 – $129 | $114 | 12 | $114 – $146 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $106 – $119 | $111 | 10 | $111 – $133 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $95 – $113 | $104 | 10 | $104 – $120 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $74 – $128 | $95 | 10 | $95 – $138 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $87 – $110 | $95 | 12 | $95 – $124 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $87 – $99 | $90 | 11 | $90 – $109 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $84 – $96 | $88 | 12 | $88 – $103 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $55 – $90 | $67 | 10 | $67 – $96 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $61 – $75 | $64 | 10 | $64 – $80 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $46 – $53 | $49 | 10 | $49 – $58 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $45 – $59 | $47 | 11 | $47 – $63 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $37 – $46 | $41 | 12 | $41 – $47 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $35 – $38 | $36 | 10 | $36 – $40 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $31 – $38 | $33 | 10 | $33 – $44 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $26 – $32 | $27 | 9 | $27 – $33 |
Jackson Heights compared with New York
Across the 40 treatments we can price in both Jackson Heights and New York as a whole, 17 run above the state median and 23 below. The largest local saving is on Bone graft at an implant site: $280 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 Jackson Heights
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 $911. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,187.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,917 | $4,828 | $911 | 8 |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,154 | $4,670 | $516 | 8 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $778 | $1,035 | $257 | 8 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,462 | $1,638 | $176 | 8 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $821 | $990 | $169 | 8 |
| Full upper denture | $934 | $1,092 | $158 | 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 Jackson Heights
These are federally funded health centres in Jackson Heights. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apicha Community Health Center | 82-11 37th Ave | (718) 269-4940 · Website |
| Corona District Health Center | 34-33 Junction Blvd | (718) 334-6100 |
| Roosevelt Community Health Center of Excellence | 37-50 72nd St | (332) 208-2548 |
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 Jackson Heights practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 12 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Jackson Heights figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Jackson Heights dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Jackson Heights. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.