Dental costs in Greensboro, NC: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Greensboro.
Observed prices in Greensboro
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $2,650 – $4,447 | $4,185 | 13 | $4,185 – $4,912 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $2,200 – $4,421 | $3,966 | 13 | $3,966 – $4,822 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,330 – $2,013 | $1,489 | 17 | $1,489 – $2,038 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $956 – $1,163 | $1,054 | 15 | $1,054 – $1,174 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $866 – $1,110 | $1,050 | 15 | $1,050 – $1,168 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $748 – $1,093 | $1,022 | 15 | $1,022 – $1,307 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $744 – $1,162 | $923 | 14 | $923 – $1,333 | |
| Full upper denture | $681 – $1,072 | $901 | 16 | $901 – $1,216 | |
| Full lower denture | $667 – $1,018 | $857 | 15 | $857 – $1,225 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $529 – $939 | $842 | 14 | $842 – $964 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $598 – $875 | $786 | 16 | $786 – $1,040 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $625 – $851 | $737 | 15 | $737 – $928 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $517 – $850 | $706 | 15 | $706 – $946 | |
| Root canal, molar | $617 – $814 | $700 | 16 | $700 – $969 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $437 – $812 | $691 | 18 | $691 – $886 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $499 – $692 | $610 | 16 | $610 – $791 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $372 – $613 | $539 | 14 | $539 – $750 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $258 – $412 | $352 | 15 | $352 – $436 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $252 – $380 | $319 | 15 | $319 – $400 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $165 – $340 | $303 | 13 | $303 – $396 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $123 – $289 | $260 | 17 | $260 – $355 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $170 – $211 | $186 | 14 | $186 – $222 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $105 – $188 | $178 | 17 | $178 – $210 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $97 – $191 | $175 | 15 | $175 – $201 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $95 – $177 | $151 | 14 | $151 – $197 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $78 – $139 | $121 | 14 | $121 – $143 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $81 – $131 | $112 | 17 | $112 – $146 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $68 – $119 | $106 | 14 | $106 – $130 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $97 – $110 | $102 | 14 | $102 – $113 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $67 – $124 | $102 | 14 | $102 – $133 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $44 – $127 | $102 | 17 | $102 – $145 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $82 – $100 | $95 | 17 | $95 – $111 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $62 – $88 | $81 | 15 | $81 – $109 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $60 – $74 | $69 | 16 | $69 – $80 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $50 – $81 | $68 | 14 | $68 – $83 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $59 – $64 | $60 | 14 | $60 – $65 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $44 – $54 | $50 | 17 | $50 – $55 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $47 – $50 | $49 | 13 | $49 – $54 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $36 – $42 | $39 | 13 | $39 – $42 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $31 – $40 | $35 | 16 | $35 – $44 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $30 – $38 | $32 | 15 | $32 – $39 |
Greensboro compared with North Carolina
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Greensboro and North Carolina as a whole, 2 run above the state median and 39 below. The largest local saving is on Partial lower denture with metal frame: $923 here against $1,090 statewide.
See the North Carolina state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Greensboro
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 $2,221. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $5,920.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $2,200 | $4,421 | $2,221 | 13 |
| Full braces, adult | $2,650 | $4,447 | $1,797 | 13 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,330 | $2,013 | $683 | 17 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $744 | $1,162 | $418 | 14 |
| All-ceramic crown | $529 | $939 | $410 | 14 |
| Full upper denture | $681 | $1,072 | $391 | 16 |
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 Greensboro
These are federally funded health centres in Greensboro. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine at Arlington | 1205 Arlington Street | (336) 333-3348 |
| Family Medicine at Northwood | 300 W Northwood St | (336) 355-9696 · Website |
| TAPM Pediatrics at Wendover | 1046 E Wendover Ave | (336) 272-1050 · 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 Greensboro practices are behind these figures?
Between 13 and 18 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Greensboro figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Greensboro dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Greensboro. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.