Dental costs in Columbus, OH: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Columbus.
Observed prices in Columbus
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,726 – $4,878 | $4,200 | 66 | $4,200 – $5,431 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,590 – $4,692 | $4,058 | 66 | $4,058 – $5,306 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,325 – $1,735 | $1,486 | 76 | $1,486 – $2,000 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $924 – $1,152 | $1,042 | 83 | $1,042 – $1,317 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $921 – $1,156 | $1,042 | 87 | $1,042 – $1,309 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $882 – $1,196 | $977 | 75 | $977 – $1,489 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $841 – $1,130 | $963 | 74 | $963 – $1,332 | |
| Full upper denture | $824 – $1,096 | $951 | 88 | $951 – $1,278 | |
| Full lower denture | $821 – $1,069 | $930 | 92 | $930 – $1,170 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $677 – $905 | $815 | 83 | $815 – $992 | |
| Root canal, molar | $684 – $876 | $778 | 92 | $778 – $968 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $662 – $835 | $759 | 74 | $759 – $915 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $641 – $844 | $756 | 82 | $756 – $927 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $678 – $836 | $755 | 83 | $755 – $907 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $616 – $808 | $717 | 88 | $717 – $848 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $522 – $706 | $637 | 88 | $637 – $770 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $457 – $613 | $545 | 87 | $545 – $669 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $262 – $404 | $328 | 67 | $328 – $440 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $268 – $378 | $316 | 74 | $316 – $400 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $282 – $360 | $309 | 92 | $309 – $397 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $240 – $302 | $255 | 85 | $255 – $333 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $161 – $206 | $186 | 93 | $186 – $245 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $134 – $191 | $171 | 92 | $171 – $212 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $139 – $195 | $168 | 91 | $168 – $211 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $125 – $165 | $150 | 86 | $150 – $188 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $97 – $128 | $116 | 89 | $116 – $147 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $95 – $122 | $109 | 88 | $109 – $142 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $90 – $132 | $108 | 93 | $108 – $154 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $89 – $120 | $108 | 90 | $108 – $135 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $91 – $118 | $104 | 85 | $104 – $133 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $84 – $103 | $94 | 85 | $94 – $120 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $82 – $107 | $94 | 91 | $94 – $125 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $76 – $100 | $86 | 83 | $86 – $115 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $61 – $83 | $71 | 89 | $71 – $99 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $57 – $74 | $67 | 79 | $67 – $82 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $49 – $64 | $56 | 81 | $56 – $78 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $44 – $55 | $48 | 84 | $48 – $60 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $38 – $50 | $43 | 78 | $43 – $55 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $30 – $39 | $34 | 81 | $34 – $44 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $32 – $39 | $34 | 93 | $34 – $45 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $26 – $32 | $28 | 76 | $28 – $36 |
Columbus compared with Ohio
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Columbus and Ohio as a whole, 12 run above the state median and 29 below. The largest local saving is on Dental sealant (per tooth): $34 here against $36 statewide.
See the Ohio state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Columbus
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 $1,152. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $3,539.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,726 | $4,878 | $1,152 | 66 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,590 | $4,692 | $1,102 | 66 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,325 | $1,735 | $410 | 76 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $882 | $1,196 | $314 | 75 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $841 | $1,130 | $289 | 74 |
| Full upper denture | $824 | $1,096 | $272 | 88 |
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 Columbus
These are federally funded health centres in Columbus. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Park Family Health Center at Innis Road | 2365 Innis Rd | (614) 416-4325 · Website |
| Clinical Outreach Vehicle (COVe) | 750 E Long St | (614) 340-6700 |
| Equitas Health King Lincoln | 750 E Long St | (614) 340-6700 |
| Equitas Health King Lincoln Mobile #3 | 750 E Long St | (614) 340-6700 |
| Equitas Health Mobile #1 | 750 E Long St | (614) 340-6700 |
| Equitas Health Pharmacy King Lincoln | 736 E Long St | (614) 300-2334 · Website |
| Equitas Health Short North | 1033 N High St | (614) 340-6777 · Website |
| FOH Men's Shelter- Dental Site | 924 E Main St | (614) 360-0251 |
| Franklin Station Health Center | 524 W Broad St | (614) 225-0980 |
| German Village | 1560 S High St | (614) 274-1455 |
| Health Center at Faith Mission | 245 N Grant Ave | (614) 224-0747 · Website |
| Heart of Ohio Family Health at James B. Feibel Center | 5000 E Main St | (614) 235-5555 · Website |
Ohio has 639 such sites statewide — see the Ohio page.
Other cities in Ohio
Ohio overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Columbus practices are behind these figures?
Between 66 and 93 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Columbus figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Columbus dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Columbus. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.