Dental costs in High Point, NC: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 39 treatments from dental practices located in High Point.
Observed prices in High Point
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,277 – $1,671 | $1,291 | 9 | $1,291 – $1,783 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $845 – $1,150 | $1,103 | 9 | $1,103 – $1,211 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $845 – $1,143 | $1,088 | 9 | $1,088 – $1,195 | |
| Full upper denture | $765 – $1,092 | $998 | 9 | $998 – $1,131 | |
| Full lower denture | $765 – $1,084 | $996 | 9 | $996 – $1,143 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $845 – $1,182 | $920 | 9 | $920 – $1,247 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $829 – $1,032 | $870 | 9 | $870 – $1,200 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $677 – $900 | $814 | 9 | $814 – $962 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $700 – $997 | $750 | 9 | $750 – $1,100 | |
| Root canal, molar | $684 – $884 | $748 | 9 | $748 – $946 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $636 – $793 | $743 | 9 | $743 – $908 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $641 – $843 | $728 | 9 | $728 – $890 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $613 – $746 | $666 | 9 | $666 – $893 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $515 – $690 | $610 | 9 | $610 – $771 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $444 – $600 | $526 | 9 | $526 – $665 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $278 – $401 | $322 | 8 | $322 – $422 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $277 – $401 | $302 | 9 | $302 – $426 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $262 – $303 | $274 | 9 | $274 – $478 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $235 – $365 | $262 | 9 | $262 – $368 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $157 – $236 | $195 | 9 | $195 – $244 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $138 – $191 | $174 | 9 | $174 – $198 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $125 – $174 | $168 | 9 | $168 – $186 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $143 – $188 | $156 | 9 | $156 – $220 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $97 – $133 | $131 | 9 | $131 – $142 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $99 – $126 | $120 | 9 | $120 – $133 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $91 – $124 | $118 | 9 | $118 – $129 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $97 – $137 | $111 | 9 | $111 – $144 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $89 – $127 | $107 | 9 | $107 – $145 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $82 – $111 | $96 | 9 | $96 – $115 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $92 – $106 | $93 | 9 | $93 – $111 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $79 – $109 | $91 | 9 | $91 – $117 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $64 – $83 | $72 | 9 | $72 – $92 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $58 – $71 | $70 | 9 | $70 – $80 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $53 – $63 | $57 | 9 | $57 – $70 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $44 – $55 | $48 | 9 | $48 – $59 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $40 – $52 | $47 | 9 | $47 – $54 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $33 – $42 | $38 | 9 | $38 – $46 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $32 – $39 | $36 | 9 | $36 – $43 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $27 – $33 | $30 | 9 | $30 – $39 |
High Point compared with North Carolina
Across the 39 treatments we can price in both High Point and North Carolina as a whole, 6 run above the state median and 33 below. The largest local saving is on Implant post placed in the jaw: $1,291 here against $1,625 statewide.
See the North Carolina state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in High Point
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 Implant post placed in the jaw alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $394. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,980.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,277 | $1,671 | $394 | 9 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $845 | $1,182 | $337 | 9 |
| Full upper denture | $765 | $1,092 | $327 | 9 |
| Full lower denture | $765 | $1,084 | $319 | 9 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $845 | $1,150 | $305 | 9 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $845 | $1,143 | $298 | 9 |
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 High Point
These are federally funded health centres in High Point. 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 Elm | 606 North Elm Street | (336) 884-0224 |
| TAPM Dental-High Point | 231 Plaza Ln | (336) 579-5555 |
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 High Point practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 9 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A High Point figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a High Point dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in High Point. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.