Dental costs in Winston Salem, NC: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Winston Salem.
Observed prices in Winston Salem
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,060 – $4,880 | $4,439 | 19 | $4,439 – $5,219 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,871 – $4,622 | $4,232 | 18 | $4,232 – $4,852 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,506 – $1,848 | $1,600 | 23 | $1,600 – $1,985 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $1,042 – $1,308 | $1,139 | 22 | $1,139 – $1,454 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,032 – $1,298 | $1,129 | 21 | $1,129 – $1,402 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,056 – $1,342 | $1,103 | 21 | $1,103 – $1,383 | |
| Full upper denture | $960 – $1,234 | $1,054 | 22 | $1,054 – $1,309 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $923 – $1,226 | $1,036 | 22 | $1,036 – $1,354 | |
| Full lower denture | $929 – $1,193 | $1,025 | 21 | $1,025 – $1,282 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $863 – $1,014 | $946 | 23 | $946 – $1,038 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $833 – $1,054 | $946 | 21 | $946 – $1,129 | |
| Root canal, molar | $783 – $1,018 | $872 | 22 | $872 – $1,106 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $791 – $947 | $870 | 21 | $870 – $981 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $767 – $954 | $836 | 24 | $836 – $989 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $776 – $984 | $820 | 24 | $820 – $1,050 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $622 – $817 | $722 | 22 | $722 – $863 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $524 – $724 | $648 | 23 | $648 – $755 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $334 – $422 | $356 | 21 | $356 – $459 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $315 – $432 | $346 | 23 | $346 – $451 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $285 – $325 | $302 | 22 | $302 – $441 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $262 – $374 | $298 | 22 | $298 – $395 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $196 – $252 | $208 | 21 | $208 – $269 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $181 – $235 | $196 | 23 | $196 – $245 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $174 – $212 | $190 | 21 | $190 – $219 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $158 – $192 | $172 | 24 | $172 – $204 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $119 – $147 | $134 | 23 | $134 – $162 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $111 – $152 | $132 | 22 | $132 – $160 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $104 – $150 | $128 | 23 | $128 – $161 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $101 – $138 | $128 | 23 | $128 – $150 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $108 – $132 | $119 | 22 | $119 – $142 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $107 – $121 | $117 | 23 | $117 – $132 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $96 – $118 | $102 | 21 | $102 – $125 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $91 – $118 | $98 | 22 | $98 – $128 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $72 – $90 | $78 | 22 | $78 – $100 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $72 – $76 | $74 | 23 | $74 – $84 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $56 – $70 | $62 | 23 | $62 – $73 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $48 – $55 | $54 | 21 | $54 – $57 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $44 – $55 | $49 | 22 | $49 – $57 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $37 – $41 | $39 | 23 | $39 – $46 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $36 – $44 | $38 | 23 | $38 – $47 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $32 – $36 | $33 | 21 | $33 – $38 |
Winston Salem compared with North Carolina
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Winston Salem and North Carolina as a whole, 31 run above the state median and 10 below. The largest local saving is on Full braces, teenager: $4,232 here against $4,444 statewide.
See the North Carolina state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Winston Salem
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, adult alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $820. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,776.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,060 | $4,880 | $820 | 19 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,871 | $4,622 | $751 | 18 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,506 | $1,848 | $342 | 23 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $923 | $1,226 | $303 | 22 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,056 | $1,342 | $286 | 21 |
| Full upper denture | $960 | $1,234 | $274 | 22 |
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 Winston Salem
These are federally funded health centres in Winston Salem. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CRCHC at Ashley Academy | 1647 NE Ashley School Cir | (336) 703-4205 · Website |
| CRCHC at Mineral Springs Schools | 4555 Ogburn Ave | (336) 703-4273 · Website |
| CRCHC at Moore Magnet Elementary School | 451 Knollwood St | (336) 757-0951 · Website |
| CRCHC at North Forsyth Magnet High School | 5705 Shattalon Dr | (336) 661-4880 · Website |
| CRCHC at Petree Elementary School | 3815 Old Greensboro Rd | (336) 661-3129 · Website |
| CRCHC at Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy | 1215 North Cameron Avenue | (336) 703-6737 · Website |
| CRCHC/SHA Mobile Unit | 4555 Ogburn Ave | (336) 407-9561 · Website |
| Kintegra at Flat Rock MIddle | 4648 Ebert Rd | (336) 703-6762 · Website |
| Kintegra at Griffith Elementary | 1385 W Clemmonsville Rd | (336) 703-4245 · Website |
| Kintegra at Kimmel Farm Elementary | 4672 Ebert Rd | (336) 703-6760 · Website |
| Kintegra at Paisley Magnet | 1394 Thurmond St | (336) 703-4168 · Website |
| Kintegra at Speas Elementary | 2000 Polo Rd | (336) 703-4135 · 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 Winston Salem practices are behind these figures?
Between 18 and 24 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Winston Salem figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Winston Salem dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Winston Salem. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.