Dental costs in Fayetteville, NC: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 40 treatments from dental practices located in Fayetteville.
Observed prices in Fayetteville
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,752 – $4,450 | $4,200 | 8 | $4,200 – $4,511 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,304 – $1,748 | $1,501 | 9 | $1,501 – $2,025 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $845 – $1,154 | $1,002 | 9 | $1,002 – $1,167 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $897 – $1,096 | $1,000 | 8 | $1,000 – $1,128 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $824 – $1,161 | $846 | 11 | $846 – $1,277 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $823 – $1,218 | $840 | 10 | $840 – $1,288 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $641 – $890 | $796 | 11 | $796 – $942 | |
| Full lower denture | $715 – $1,068 | $751 | 11 | $751 – $1,180 | |
| Full upper denture | $698 – $1,052 | $750 | 11 | $750 – $1,206 | |
| Root canal, molar | $586 – $777 | $684 | 11 | $684 – $955 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $590 – $798 | $682 | 10 | $682 – $967 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $638 – $829 | $678 | 11 | $678 – $965 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $590 – $824 | $656 | 11 | $656 – $843 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $615 – $825 | $636 | 9 | $636 – $935 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $515 – $659 | $557 | 10 | $557 – $752 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $440 – $548 | $449 | 10 | $449 – $661 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $262 – $353 | $285 | 9 | $285 – $415 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $249 – $318 | $285 | 9 | $285 – $344 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $218 – $345 | $277 | 11 | $277 – $354 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $182 – $282 | $233 | 11 | $233 – $306 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $147 – $194 | $185 | 11 | $185 – $219 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $105 – $204 | $132 | 11 | $132 – $210 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $103 – $152 | $125 | 11 | $125 – $186 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $112 – $176 | $125 | 11 | $125 – $197 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $89 – $121 | $107 | 11 | $107 – $140 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $89 – $141 | $98 | 11 | $98 – $153 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $91 – $115 | $97 | 11 | $97 – $127 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $91 – $122 | $97 | 11 | $97 – $134 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $82 – $131 | $97 | 11 | $97 – $146 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $85 – $106 | $96 | 10 | $96 – $121 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $77 – $103 | $87 | 11 | $87 – $112 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $75 – $94 | $79 | 11 | $79 – $106 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $59 – $74 | $72 | 11 | $72 – $75 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $50 – $78 | $62 | 11 | $62 – $83 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $49 – $65 | $60 | 11 | $60 – $70 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $47 – $56 | $52 | 11 | $52 – $56 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $38 – $49 | $44 | 11 | $44 – $49 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $32 – $40 | $39 | 11 | $39 – $41 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $28 – $38 | $34 | 11 | $34 – $40 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $28 – $37 | $32 | 9 | $32 – $39 |
Fayetteville compared with North Carolina
Across the 40 treatments we can price in both Fayetteville and North Carolina as a whole, 0 run above the state median and 40 below. The largest local saving is on Core build-up under a crown: $125 here against $183 statewide.
See the North Carolina state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Fayetteville
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 $698. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,581.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,752 | $4,450 | $698 | 8 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,304 | $1,748 | $444 | 9 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $823 | $1,218 | $395 | 10 |
| Full upper denture | $698 | $1,052 | $354 | 11 |
| Full lower denture | $715 | $1,068 | $353 | 11 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $824 | $1,161 | $337 | 11 |
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 Fayetteville
These are federally funded health centres in Fayetteville. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Clinic/Cumberland County Health Department | 1235 Ramsey St | (910) 433-3649 |
| Goshen Medical Center - Cape Fear | 3613 Cape Center Drive | (910) 354-1720 · Website |
| Wade Family Medical Center - Downtown | 2313 Murchison Rd | (910) 488-4525 |
| Wade Family Medical Center Mobile Unit | 2313 Murchison Rd | (910) 764-8420 |
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 Fayetteville practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 11 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Fayetteville figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Fayetteville dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Fayetteville. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.