Dental costs in Toledo, OH: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Toledo.
Observed prices in Toledo
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,652 – $5,401 | $4,217 | 17 | $4,217 – $5,425 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $2,745 – $5,075 | $4,126 | 17 | $4,126 – $5,229 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,427 – $2,025 | $1,799 | 18 | $1,799 – $2,289 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $1,018 – $1,623 | $1,303 | 18 | $1,303 – $1,834 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $961 – $1,497 | $1,182 | 18 | $1,182 – $1,614 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $625 – $1,323 | $1,026 | 21 | $1,026 – $1,681 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $625 – $1,208 | $1,026 | 21 | $1,026 – $1,681 | |
| Full lower denture | $622 – $1,165 | $1,013 | 21 | $1,013 – $1,399 | |
| Full upper denture | $600 – $1,097 | $937 | 20 | $937 – $1,399 | |
| Root canal, molar | $634 – $868 | $734 | 20 | $734 – $1,102 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $511 – $957 | $724 | 20 | $724 – $1,165 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $576 – $881 | $704 | 20 | $704 – $1,177 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $436 – $758 | $677 | 14 | $677 – $898 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $460 – $812 | $670 | 21 | $670 – $1,101 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $516 – $772 | $649 | 16 | $649 – $814 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $477 – $709 | $630 | 19 | $630 – $880 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $506 – $678 | $560 | 16 | $560 – $772 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $342 – $428 | $383 | 13 | $383 – $428 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $234 – $378 | $319 | 18 | $319 – $386 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $225 – $372 | $304 | 20 | $304 – $490 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $165 – $332 | $246 | 19 | $246 – $396 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $126 – $228 | $176 | 19 | $176 – $271 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $102 – $207 | $172 | 21 | $172 – $233 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $113 – $178 | $141 | 21 | $141 – $230 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $87 – $124 | $116 | 17 | $116 – $161 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $86 – $138 | $114 | 21 | $114 – $181 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $61 – $142 | $114 | 19 | $114 – $163 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $84 – $125 | $110 | 21 | $110 – $175 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $104 – $163 | $105 | 20 | $105 – $180 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $73 – $137 | $104 | 20 | $104 – $163 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $94 – $114 | $97 | 17 | $97 – $134 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $77 – $117 | $92 | 20 | $92 – $135 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $68 – $103 | $86 | 21 | $86 – $133 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $62 – $90 | $71 | 18 | $71 – $95 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $48 – $98 | $71 | 21 | $71 – $113 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $50 – $63 | $59 | 20 | $59 – $81 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $44 – $60 | $48 | 19 | $48 – $69 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $38 – $53 | $46 | 20 | $46 – $61 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $33 – $40 | $38 | 18 | $38 – $49 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $33 – $42 | $38 | 22 | $38 – $51 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $26 – $42 | $34 | 17 | $34 – $42 |
Toledo compared with Ohio
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Toledo and Ohio as a whole, 20 run above the state median and 21 below. The largest local saving is on Core build-up under a crown: $105 here against $160 statewide.
See the Ohio state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Toledo
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 $2,330. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $6,563.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $2,745 | $5,075 | $2,330 | 17 |
| Full braces, adult | $3,652 | $5,401 | $1,749 | 17 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $625 | $1,323 | $698 | 21 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $1,018 | $1,623 | $605 | 18 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,427 | $2,025 | $598 | 18 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $625 | $1,208 | $583 | 21 |
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 Toledo
These are federally funded health centres in Toledo. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bowsher Health Center | 2200 Arlington Ave | (419) 221-3072 · Website |
| Bulldog Health Center | 2400 Collingwood Blvd | (419) 221-3072 · Website |
| Central | 6605 W Central Ave | (419) 841-7701 |
| Compassion Health Toledo - Broadway | 1638 Broadway St | (567) 661-0565 · Website |
| Compassion Health Toledo-Dorr Street | 1055 Dorr St | (567) 661-0565 · Website |
| Cordelia Martin Health Center | 430 Nebraska Ave | (419) 255-7883 · Website |
| Doc's Remedy Shoppe | 12 N Saint Clair St | (567) 420-3100 · Website |
| Equitas Health Toledo Health Center | 613 W Alexis Rd | (567) 290-2991 |
| HPWO Mobile Health Van #14 | 701 E Central Ave | (419) 221-3072 · Website |
| Huron Street Women'S Center | 923 N Huron St | (419) 242-6028 · Website |
| Jones Leadership Academy of Business | 615 Division St | (419) 720-7883 · Website |
| Laskey Family Health Center | 2658 W Laskey Rd | (419) 214-0071 · Website |
Ohio has 639 such sites statewide — see the Ohio page.
Other cities in Ohio
Ohio overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Toledo practices are behind these figures?
Between 13 and 22 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Toledo figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Toledo dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Toledo. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.