Dental costs in Goldsboro, NC: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 35 treatments from dental practices located in Goldsboro.
Observed prices in Goldsboro
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $941 – $1,176 | $1,142 | 8 | $1,142 – $1,253 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,012 – $1,129 | $1,090 | 8 | $1,090 – $1,210 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $894 – $1,119 | $1,082 | 8 | $1,082 – $1,162 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,015 – $1,128 | $1,063 | 8 | $1,063 – $1,213 | |
| Full lower denture | $937 – $1,095 | $1,043 | 8 | $1,043 – $1,172 | |
| Full upper denture | $962 – $1,084 | $1,041 | 8 | $1,041 – $1,149 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $786 – $952 | $848 | 8 | $848 – $1,031 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $683 – $970 | $847 | 8 | $847 – $1,040 | |
| Root canal, molar | $736 – $900 | $835 | 8 | $835 – $992 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $766 – $867 | $817 | 8 | $817 – $922 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $693 – $822 | $729 | 8 | $729 – $856 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $606 – $729 | $668 | 8 | $668 – $809 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $529 – $648 | $576 | 8 | $576 – $741 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $291 – $402 | $360 | 8 | $360 – $457 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $298 – $381 | $344 | 8 | $344 – $402 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $298 – $369 | $319 | 8 | $319 – $418 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $248 – $343 | $298 | 8 | $298 – $353 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $181 – $203 | $194 | 8 | $194 – $208 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $143 – $202 | $168 | 8 | $168 – $212 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $137 – $169 | $159 | 8 | $159 – $187 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $108 – $136 | $126 | 8 | $126 – $146 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $93 – $128 | $116 | 8 | $116 – $135 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $95 – $130 | $113 | 8 | $113 – $138 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $107 – $127 | $110 | 8 | $110 – $140 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $92 – $110 | $104 | 8 | $104 – $124 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $96 – $110 | $103 | 8 | $103 – $116 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $86 – $103 | $89 | 8 | $89 – $113 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $65 – $86 | $75 | 8 | $75 – $102 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $68 – $75 | $73 | 8 | $73 – $81 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $54 – $65 | $60 | 8 | $60 – $66 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $49 – $52 | $52 | 8 | $52 – $54 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $50 – $54 | $52 | 8 | $52 – $58 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $33 – $42 | $39 | 8 | $39 – $43 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $38 – $42 | $39 | 8 | $39 – $43 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $32 – $37 | $33 | 8 | $33 – $38 |
Goldsboro compared with North Carolina
Across the 35 treatments we can price in both Goldsboro and North Carolina as a whole, 18 run above the state median and 17 below. The largest local saving is on Core build-up under a crown: $168 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 Goldsboro
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 All-ceramic crown alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $287. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,235.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-ceramic crown | $683 | $970 | $287 | 8 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $941 | $1,176 | $235 | 8 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $894 | $1,119 | $225 | 8 |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $786 | $952 | $166 | 8 |
| Root canal, molar | $736 | $900 | $164 | 8 |
| Full lower denture | $937 | $1,095 | $158 | 8 |
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 Goldsboro
These are federally funded health centres in Goldsboro. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Goshen Medical Center - Goldsboro | 2701 Medical Office Pl | (919) 739-8680 · Website |
| Goshen Medical Center - Rosewood | 104 Adair Dr APT A | (919) 648-4435 · Website |
| Goshen Medical Center - Rosewood Dental Services | 104C Adair Dr | (919) 648-4437 |
| Goshen Medical Center - Rosewood Wellness | 104B Adair Dr | (919) 648-4436 · 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 Goldsboro practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 8 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Goldsboro figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Goldsboro dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Goldsboro. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.