Dental costs in Fargo, ND: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 35 treatments from dental practices located in Fargo.
Observed prices in Fargo
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,469 – $1,672 | $1,614 | 8 | $1,614 – $1,672 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $542 – $1,206 | $977 | 8 | $977 – $1,602 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $542 – $1,234 | $966 | 8 | $966 – $1,601 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $935 – $1,039 | $938 | 8 | $938 – $1,114 | |
| Full upper denture | $502 – $1,096 | $894 | 8 | $894 – $1,427 | |
| Full lower denture | $502 – $1,100 | $892 | 8 | $892 – $1,432 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $395 – $900 | $788 | 8 | $788 – $939 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $460 – $958 | $775 | 8 | $775 – $1,015 | |
| Root canal, molar | $575 – $832 | $770 | 8 | $770 – $1,011 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $438 – $913 | $757 | 8 | $757 – $974 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $522 – $922 | $719 | 8 | $719 – $1,094 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $522 – $774 | $668 | 8 | $668 – $934 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $462 – $649 | $591 | 8 | $591 – $798 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $375 – $552 | $520 | 8 | $520 – $667 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $322 – $351 | $340 | 8 | $340 – $387 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $319 – $354 | $319 | 8 | $319 – $457 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $240 – $370 | $309 | 8 | $309 – $430 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $188 – $311 | $279 | 8 | $279 – $345 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $110 – $220 | $193 | 8 | $193 – $231 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $90 – $212 | $180 | 8 | $180 – $217 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $110 – $190 | $167 | 8 | $167 – $199 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $45 – $128 | $121 | 8 | $121 – $136 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $66 – $131 | $120 | 8 | $120 – $135 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $60 – $132 | $108 | 8 | $108 – $145 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $50 – $130 | $106 | 8 | $106 – $132 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $58 – $145 | $105 | 8 | $105 – $152 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $56 – $114 | $98 | 8 | $98 – $133 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $72 – $108 | $98 | 8 | $98 – $111 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $45 – $107 | $89 | 8 | $89 – $121 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $30 – $94 | $69 | 8 | $69 – $112 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $44 – $77 | $65 | 8 | $65 – $79 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $30 – $56 | $45 | 8 | $45 – $58 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $22 – $42 | $36 | 8 | $36 – $43 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $30 – $39 | $36 | 8 | $36 – $48 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $31 – $37 | $31 | 8 | $31 – $42 |
Fargo compared with North Dakota
Across the 35 treatments we can price in both Fargo and North Dakota as a whole, 17 run above the state median and 18 below. The largest local saving is on Partial lower denture with metal frame: $966 here against $1,084 statewide.
See the North Dakota state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Fargo
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 Partial lower denture with metal frame alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $692. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $3,551.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $542 | $1,234 | $692 | 8 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $542 | $1,206 | $664 | 8 |
| Full lower denture | $502 | $1,100 | $598 | 8 |
| Full upper denture | $502 | $1,096 | $594 | 8 |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $395 | $900 | $505 | 8 |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $460 | $958 | $498 | 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 Fargo
These are federally funded health centres in Fargo. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FHC Medical, Dental, Homeless Services, and Administrative Site in Fargo | 301 Np Ave N | (701) 271-3344 · Website |
| Family HealthCare Mobile Clinic #1 | 301 Np Ave N | (701) 271-3344 |
| Family HealthCare South Fargo | 4025 9th Ave S | (701) 271-3344 |
| Homeless Health Services - Resource & Recovery Center | 2001 1st Ave N | (701) 551-2449 |
North Dakota has 31 such sites statewide — see the North Dakota page.
Other cities in North Dakota
No other city in this state is published yet.
North Dakota overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Fargo practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 8 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Fargo figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Fargo dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Fargo. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.