Dental costs in Charlotte, NC: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Charlotte.
Observed prices in Charlotte
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,800 – $4,925 | $4,420 | 68 | $4,420 – $5,369 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,577 – $4,770 | $4,346 | 64 | $4,346 – $5,310 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,432 – $1,914 | $1,606 | 83 | $1,606 – $2,076 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $949 – $1,182 | $1,085 | 84 | $1,085 – $1,216 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $837 – $1,202 | $1,059 | 91 | $1,059 – $1,327 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $912 – $1,126 | $1,035 | 81 | $1,035 – $1,170 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $846 – $1,194 | $1,032 | 89 | $1,032 – $1,331 | |
| Full upper denture | $790 – $1,117 | $966 | 95 | $966 – $1,272 | |
| Full lower denture | $784 – $1,088 | $960 | 95 | $960 – $1,260 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $657 – $936 | $866 | 93 | $866 – $1,022 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $720 – $886 | $826 | 92 | $826 – $948 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $665 – $889 | $779 | 91 | $779 – $1,028 | |
| Root canal, molar | $639 – $843 | $774 | 94 | $774 – $984 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $626 – $900 | $769 | 93 | $769 – $1,041 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $626 – $846 | $732 | 93 | $732 – $939 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $542 – $697 | $633 | 91 | $633 – $743 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $459 – $602 | $542 | 92 | $542 – $646 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $254 – $442 | $356 | 80 | $356 – $476 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $308 – $389 | $329 | 82 | $329 – $424 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $266 – $350 | $315 | 93 | $315 – $408 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $214 – $313 | $281 | 95 | $281 – $356 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $158 – $220 | $200 | 90 | $200 – $242 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $138 – $203 | $182 | 94 | $182 – $215 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $130 – $201 | $175 | 93 | $175 – $221 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $133 – $185 | $156 | 93 | $156 – $205 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $89 – $143 | $124 | 92 | $124 – $162 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $86 – $129 | $118 | 93 | $118 – $154 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $86 – $128 | $111 | 95 | $111 – $140 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $83 – $136 | $110 | 94 | $110 – $154 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $82 – $126 | $108 | 96 | $108 – $140 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $91 – $104 | $100 | 92 | $100 – $116 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $88 – $108 | $100 | 93 | $100 – $119 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $68 – $111 | $90 | 93 | $90 – $126 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $62 – $76 | $72 | 93 | $72 – $83 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $51 – $85 | $68 | 93 | $68 – $96 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $53 – $70 | $64 | 90 | $64 – $77 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $47 – $57 | $54 | 94 | $54 – $62 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $43 – $51 | $49 | 91 | $49 – $58 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $34 – $41 | $39 | 93 | $39 – $46 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $30 – $41 | $37 | 94 | $37 – $46 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $27 – $39 | $32 | 90 | $32 – $39 |
Charlotte compared with North Carolina
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Charlotte and North Carolina as a whole, 5 run above the state median and 36 below. The largest local saving is on Hard night guard for grinding: $329 here against $352 statewide.
See the North Carolina state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Charlotte
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 $1,193. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $3,840.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,577 | $4,770 | $1,193 | 64 |
| Full braces, adult | $3,800 | $4,925 | $1,125 | 68 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,432 | $1,914 | $482 | 83 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $837 | $1,202 | $365 | 91 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $846 | $1,194 | $348 | 89 |
| Full upper denture | $790 | $1,117 | $327 | 95 |
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 Charlotte
These are federally funded health centres in Charlotte. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMG - N Tryon Rd | 7945 N Tryon St STE 112 | (704) 764-1387 · Website |
| AMG - Randolph Rd | 2300 Randolph Rd | (704) 624-8477 · Website |
| AMG1 Harris Blvd | 6010 E W T Harris Blvd | (704) 208-4134 · Website |
| AMG3 Monroe Rd | 9835 Monroe Rd | (704) 322-4065 · Website |
| C.W. Williams Community Health Center, Inc. | 5800 Old Pineville Rd | (704) 393-7720 · Website |
| C.W. Williams Community Health Center, Inc. | 800 Clanton Road | Website |
| CRCHC at Charlotte Rescue Mission | 915 W 1st St | (704) 792-2203 · Website |
| CRCHC at Charlotte Rescue Mission Dove's Nest | 2855 West Blvd | (704) 792-2242 · Website |
| CRCHC at Shelter Health Services | 534 Spratt St | (704) 792-2242 · Website |
| CWWCHC Medical Mobile Unit | 3333 Wilkinson Boulevard | (704) 391-0819 · Website |
| Charlotte Community Health Clinic | 8401 Medical Plaza Dr, Suite 300 | (704) 316-6561 · Website |
| Charlotte Community Health Clinic - Express Care | 3622 Central Ave | (704) 316-6561 · Website |
North Carolina has 778 such sites statewide — see the North Carolina page.
Other cities in North Carolina
North Carolina overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Charlotte practices are behind these figures?
Between 64 and 96 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Charlotte figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Charlotte dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Charlotte. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.