Dental costs in Syracuse, NY: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 15 treatments from dental practices located in Syracuse.
Observed prices in Syracuse
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $969 – $1,133 | $992 | 9 | $992 – $1,155 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $794 – $1,048 | $910 | 9 | $910 – $1,137 | |
| Full lower denture | $861 – $1,080 | $905 | 9 | $905 – $1,118 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $762 – $939 | $862 | 9 | $862 – $1,018 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $629 – $800 | $663 | 9 | $663 – $816 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $502 – $572 | $514 | 9 | $514 – $604 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $183 – $203 | $185 | 9 | $185 – $213 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $133 – $161 | $135 | 9 | $135 – $166 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $88 – $118 | $113 | 9 | $113 – $132 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $87 – $99 | $90 | 8 | $90 – $101 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $83 – $107 | $84 | 9 | $84 – $110 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $73 – $102 | $78 | 9 | $78 – $107 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $46 – $57 | $50 | 8 | $50 – $62 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $40 – $45 | $42 | 8 | $42 – $46 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $32 – $36 | $34 | 9 | $34 – $40 |
Syracuse compared with New York
Across the 15 treatments we can price in both Syracuse and New York as a whole, 1 run above the state median and 14 below. The largest local saving is on Silver filling, one surface: $78 here against $89 statewide.
See the New York state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Syracuse
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 Ceramic crown attached to an implant alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $254. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,055.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $794 | $1,048 | $254 | 9 |
| Full lower denture | $861 | $1,080 | $219 | 9 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $762 | $939 | $177 | 9 |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $629 | $800 | $171 | 9 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $969 | $1,133 | $164 | 9 |
| Root canal, front tooth | $502 | $572 | $70 | 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 Syracuse
These are federally funded health centres in Syracuse. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Resources, Inc. - Syracuse | 1045 James St | (315) 425-1004 · Website |
| SBHC - Delaware Elementary | 900 S Geddes St | (315) 435-4452 · Website |
| SBHC - Dr. King Elementary | 416 E Raynor Ave | (315) 435-4031 · Website |
| SBHC - Dr. Weeks Elementary | 710 Hawley Ave | (315) 435-4030 · Website |
| SBHC - Fowler High School | 227 Magnolia Street | (315) 435-4019 · Website |
| SBHC - Franklin Elementary School | 428 S Alvord St | (315) 476-7921 · Website |
| SBHC - Grant Middle School | 2400 Grant Blvd | (315) 476-7921 · Website |
| SBHC - H.W. Smith | 1130 Salt Springs Rd | (315) 435-6266 · Website |
| SCH - 819 Main Campus | 819 S Salina St | (315) 476-7921 · Website |
| SCH - 930 Main Campus | 930 S Salina St | (315) 476-7921 · Website |
| SCH - East | 1938 E Fayette St | (315) 474-4077 · Website |
| SCH - Onondaga Community College | 4585 W Seneca Tpke | (315) 476-7921 |
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 Syracuse practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 9 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Syracuse figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Syracuse dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Syracuse. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.