Dental costs in Jacksonville, NC: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 20 treatments from dental practices located in Jacksonville.
Observed prices in Jacksonville
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,710 – $6,097 | $5,230 | 8 | $5,230 – $6,324 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,449 – $6,097 | $4,986 | 8 | $4,986 – $6,324 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $899 – $1,177 | $1,029 | 8 | $1,029 – $1,202 | |
| Full upper denture | $846 – $1,288 | $979 | 8 | $979 – $1,303 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $869 – $1,204 | $956 | 8 | $956 – $1,280 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $324 – $362 | $345 | 8 | $345 – $395 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $258 – $420 | $342 | 8 | $342 – $428 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $141 – $233 | $221 | 8 | $221 – $249 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $127 – $193 | $145 | 9 | $145 – $220 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $107 – $124 | $119 | 8 | $119 – $142 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $103 – $131 | $107 | 8 | $107 – $172 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $97 – $114 | $101 | 8 | $101 – $124 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $97 – $135 | $100 | 9 | $100 – $143 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $56 – $86 | $84 | 9 | $84 – $96 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $64 – $81 | $72 | 9 | $72 – $82 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $64 – $88 | $71 | 9 | $71 – $94 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $49 – $55 | $50 | 8 | $50 – $63 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $39 – $54 | $47 | 9 | $47 – $59 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $38 – $46 | $44 | 9 | $44 – $48 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $37 – $42 | $40 | 9 | $40 – $49 |
Jacksonville compared with North Carolina
Across the 20 treatments we can price in both Jacksonville and North Carolina as a whole, 10 run above the state median and 10 below. The largest local saving is on White filling, back tooth: $107 here against $128 statewide.
See the North Carolina state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Jacksonville
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 $1,648. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $4,252.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $4,449 | $6,097 | $1,648 | 8 |
| Full braces, adult | $4,710 | $6,097 | $1,387 | 8 |
| Full upper denture | $846 | $1,288 | $442 | 8 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $869 | $1,204 | $335 | 8 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $899 | $1,177 | $278 | 8 |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $258 | $420 | $162 | 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 Jacksonville
These are federally funded health centres in Jacksonville. 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 - Jacksonville | 158 Memorial Ct | (910) 353-5111 |
| Goshen Medical Center - New River | 1200 Hargett Street | (910) 219-1082 · Website |
| Goshen Medical Center - New River Mobile Unit | 1200 Hargett Street | (910) 267-2044 |
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 Jacksonville practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 9 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Jacksonville figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Jacksonville dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Jacksonville. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.