Dental costs in Jamaica, NY: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 33 treatments from dental practices located in Jamaica.
Observed prices in Jamaica
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,079 – $1,388 | $1,238 | 10 | $1,238 – $1,430 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,079 – $1,388 | $1,226 | 10 | $1,226 – $1,429 | |
| Full upper denture | $1,054 – $1,266 | $1,118 | 9 | $1,118 – $1,358 | |
| Full lower denture | $1,065 – $1,270 | $1,111 | 9 | $1,111 – $1,370 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $852 – $963 | $898 | 10 | $898 – $1,011 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $801 – $885 | $869 | 10 | $869 – $904 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $780 – $983 | $869 | 10 | $869 – $1,054 | |
| Root canal, molar | $793 – $846 | $815 | 9 | $815 – $913 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $760 – $876 | $778 | 9 | $778 – $910 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $667 – $719 | $685 | 9 | $685 – $768 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $557 – $650 | $576 | 9 | $576 – $668 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $332 – $392 | $356 | 9 | $356 – $418 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $281 – $342 | $311 | 9 | $311 – $361 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $193 – $230 | $217 | 9 | $217 – $252 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $162 – $212 | $194 | 9 | $194 – $231 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $177 – $190 | $185 | 9 | $185 – $206 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $164 – $180 | $175 | 9 | $175 – $184 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $121 – $138 | $128 | 10 | $128 – $141 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $113 – $146 | $122 | 10 | $122 – $160 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $116 – $139 | $121 | 9 | $121 – $145 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $107 – $125 | $120 | 9 | $120 – $129 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $96 – $120 | $108 | 9 | $108 – $126 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $98 – $109 | $105 | 10 | $105 – $113 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $96 – $108 | $99 | 10 | $99 – $113 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $93 – $110 | $98 | 10 | $98 – $113 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $66 – $74 | $73 | 9 | $73 – $80 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $62 – $100 | $70 | 9 | $70 – $110 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $50 – $72 | $53 | 9 | $53 – $73 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $51 – $54 | $53 | 9 | $53 – $57 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $42 – $49 | $44 | 9 | $44 – $51 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $37 – $44 | $40 | 9 | $40 – $47 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $32 – $41 | $38 | 9 | $38 – $45 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $25 – $35 | $28 | 8 | $28 – $36 |
Jamaica compared with New York
Across the 33 treatments we can price in both Jamaica and New York as a whole, 30 run above the state median and 3 below. The largest local saving is on Comprehensive exam (new patient): $53 here against $55 statewide.
See the New York state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Jamaica
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 $309. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,354.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,079 | $1,388 | $309 | 10 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,079 | $1,388 | $309 | 10 |
| Full upper denture | $1,054 | $1,266 | $212 | 9 |
| Full lower denture | $1,065 | $1,270 | $205 | 9 |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $780 | $983 | $203 | 10 |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $760 | $876 | $116 | 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 Jamaica
These are federally funded health centres in Jamaica. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Damian Family Care Center | 137-50 Jamaica Ave | (718) 298-5100 |
| Fire House Health Center | 89-56 162nd St | (347) 505-7000 |
| Jamaica Health Center | 89-44 164th St | (718) 523-2123 |
| Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center at Guy Brewer Blvd. | 118-11 Guy R Brewer Blvd | (718) 945-7150 · Website |
| Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center at Sutphin Blvd. | 114-39 Sutphin Blvd | (718) 945-7150 · Website |
| Mobile -Medical Van (1) | Sutphin Blvd | (212) 366-4500 · Website |
| Optometry -Service Mobile | Sutphin Blvd | (718) 657-7088 |
| Parson Community Health Center | 90-37 Parsons Blvd | (718) 883-3000 |
| Queens Health Center Site | Sutphin Blvd | (718) 657-7088 · Website |
| Salvation Army Jamaica Citadel | 90-23 161st St | (718) 709-5054 |
| South Queens Community Health Center | 11420 Guy R Brewer Blvd | (718) 883-6699 |
| Sun River Health Queens Health Center | 105-04 Sutphin Blvd | (718) 725-5000 |
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 Jamaica practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 10 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Jamaica figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Jamaica dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Jamaica. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.