Dental costs in Gastonia, NC: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Gastonia.
Observed prices in Gastonia
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,060 – $5,419 | $4,660 | 22 | $4,660 – $6,274 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,871 – $5,423 | $4,473 | 22 | $4,473 – $6,274 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,512 – $1,724 | $1,646 | 23 | $1,646 – $2,076 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $962 – $1,182 | $1,110 | 21 | $1,110 – $1,218 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $913 – $1,115 | $1,042 | 23 | $1,042 – $1,290 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $918 – $1,126 | $1,038 | 23 | $1,038 – $1,285 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $895 – $1,146 | $988 | 22 | $988 – $1,170 | |
| Full lower denture | $784 – $1,156 | $960 | 25 | $960 – $1,254 | |
| Full upper denture | $790 – $1,163 | $925 | 25 | $925 – $1,201 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $685 – $910 | $871 | 26 | $871 – $1,006 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $681 – $875 | $823 | 23 | $823 – $960 | |
| Root canal, molar | $742 – $896 | $798 | 26 | $798 – $1,020 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $619 – $949 | $754 | 22 | $754 – $1,067 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $651 – $843 | $746 | 25 | $746 – $974 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $581 – $850 | $717 | 24 | $717 – $866 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $550 – $689 | $597 | 24 | $597 – $818 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $475 – $600 | $527 | 26 | $527 – $712 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $327 – $372 | $353 | 23 | $353 – $403 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $269 – $380 | $326 | 23 | $326 – $418 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $225 – $317 | $286 | 23 | $286 – $347 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $245 – $401 | $270 | 18 | $270 – $434 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $173 – $217 | $200 | 24 | $200 – $257 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $131 – $184 | $177 | 25 | $177 – $203 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $142 – $184 | $176 | 25 | $176 – $210 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $132 – $166 | $147 | 24 | $147 – $198 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $103 – $142 | $117 | 26 | $117 – $160 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $92 – $136 | $108 | 25 | $108 – $143 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $94 – $133 | $107 | 25 | $107 – $147 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $95 – $118 | $106 | 22 | $106 – $142 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $91 – $114 | $100 | 23 | $100 – $119 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $89 – $110 | $99 | 24 | $99 – $124 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $71 – $118 | $95 | 24 | $95 – $147 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $77 – $107 | $86 | 25 | $86 – $119 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $66 – $79 | $72 | 25 | $72 – $84 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $52 – $71 | $60 | 25 | $60 – $79 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $51 – $86 | $59 | 25 | $59 – $98 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $51 – $58 | $54 | 25 | $54 – $65 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $39 – $53 | $48 | 25 | $48 – $56 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $33 – $42 | $39 | 25 | $39 – $47 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $29 – $39 | $36 | 23 | $36 – $40 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $26 – $38 | $35 | 25 | $35 – $46 |
Gastonia compared with North Carolina
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Gastonia and North Carolina as a whole, 7 run above the state median and 34 below. The largest local saving is on Emergency visit for dental pain: $59 here against $72 statewide.
See the North Carolina state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Gastonia
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 $1,552. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $4,255.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,871 | $5,423 | $1,552 | 22 |
| Full braces, adult | $4,060 | $5,419 | $1,359 | 22 |
| Full upper denture | $790 | $1,163 | $373 | 25 |
| Full lower denture | $784 | $1,156 | $372 | 25 |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $619 | $949 | $330 | 22 |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $581 | $850 | $269 | 24 |
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 Gastonia
These are federally funded health centres in Gastonia. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kintegra Adult and Pediatric Medicine - XRay Dr | 2721 X Ray Dr | (704) 874-2255 · Website |
| Kintegra Behavioral Health - Gastonia | 409 S Oakland St | (704) 874-9005 · Website |
| Kintegra Behavioral Health - Riverwood | 3050 Riverwood Pkwy, Suite B | (704) 874-9005 · Website |
| Kintegra Family Medicine - 3rd Ave | 111 E 3rd Ave | (704) 874-3300 · Website |
| Kintegra Family Medicine - Highland | 609 N Highland St | (704) 772-4700 · Website |
| Kintegra Family Medicine - Hudson | 991 W Hudson Blvd | (704) 853-5079 · Website |
| Kintegra Family Medicine - X-Ray Drive | 1021 X Ray Dr | (704) 867-2341 · Website |
| Kintegra Mobile Dentistry Unit - 5 | 111 E 3rd Ave | (704) 874-3300 · Website |
| Kintegra Mobile Podiatry | 2721 X Ray Dr | (704) 874-3316 · Website |
| Kintegra Pediatric Dentistry - Gastonia | 890 Summit Crossing Pl | (704) 874-0377 · Website |
| Kintegra at Woodhill Elementary | 1027 Woodhill Dr | (704) 866-6295 · Website |
| Kintegra at Ashbrook High School | 2222 S New Hope Rd | (704) 866-6600 · 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 Gastonia practices are behind these figures?
Between 18 and 26 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Gastonia figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Gastonia dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Gastonia. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.