Dental costs in Zanesville, OH: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 32 treatments from dental practices located in Zanesville.
Observed prices in Zanesville
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,012 – $3,961 | $3,676 | 8 | $3,676 – $4,300 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,258 – $1,436 | $1,324 | 8 | $1,324 – $1,606 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $928 – $1,122 | $1,074 | 8 | $1,074 – $1,161 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $925 – $1,142 | $1,059 | 8 | $1,059 – $1,179 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $970 – $1,186 | $1,039 | 8 | $1,039 – $1,288 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $672 – $886 | $784 | 10 | $784 – $970 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $606 – $794 | $770 | 9 | $770 – $834 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $694 – $899 | $744 | 8 | $744 – $931 | |
| Root canal, molar | $612 – $892 | $718 | 9 | $718 – $904 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $582 – $841 | $643 | 8 | $643 – $900 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $482 – $718 | $574 | 9 | $574 – $751 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $297 – $348 | $323 | 8 | $323 – $362 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $258 – $379 | $314 | 8 | $314 – $422 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $148 – $199 | $176 | 8 | $176 – $211 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $131 – $190 | $158 | 10 | $158 – $208 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $114 – $170 | $157 | 10 | $157 – $175 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $130 – $209 | $156 | 9 | $156 – $219 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $82 – $126 | $120 | 9 | $120 – $137 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $84 – $119 | $105 | 10 | $105 – $128 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $75 – $126 | $95 | 10 | $95 – $135 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $81 – $107 | $93 | 8 | $93 – $112 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $72 – $124 | $90 | 9 | $90 – $131 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $78 – $117 | $89 | 10 | $89 – $136 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $68 – $99 | $84 | 10 | $84 – $102 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $75 – $96 | $79 | 10 | $79 – $109 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $61 – $72 | $67 | 8 | $67 – $83 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $44 – $72 | $56 | 9 | $56 – $79 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $37 – $55 | $48 | 10 | $48 – $58 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $36 – $63 | $46 | 9 | $46 – $70 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $29 – $38 | $33 | 10 | $33 – $41 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $24 – $33 | $29 | 9 | $29 – $34 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $24 – $38 | $28 | 10 | $28 – $42 |
Zanesville compared with Ohio
Across the 32 treatments we can price in both Zanesville and Ohio as a whole, 7 run above the state median and 25 below. The largest local saving is on Routine check-up (returning patient): $28 here against $35 statewide.
See the Ohio state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Zanesville
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 $949. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,157.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,012 | $3,961 | $949 | 8 |
| Root canal, molar | $612 | $892 | $280 | 9 |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $582 | $841 | $259 | 8 |
| Root canal, premolar | $482 | $718 | $236 | 9 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $925 | $1,142 | $217 | 8 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $970 | $1,186 | $216 | 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 Zanesville
These are federally funded health centres in Zanesville. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Muskingum Valley Health Center - Foxfire Schools | 2805 Pinkerton Ln | (740) 891-9000 |
| Muskingum Valley Health Center - Maysville School-Based | 3725 Panther Dr | (740) 891-9000 |
| Muskingum Valley Health Center - Zane Grey Intermediate | 968 Pine St | (740) 891-9000 |
| Muskingum Valley Health Centers | 915 Putnam Ave | (888) 454-5157 · Website |
| Muskingum Valley Health Centers | 2725 Pinkerton Ln | (740) 891-9090 · Website |
| Muskingum Valley Health Centers | 716 Adair Ave | (740) 454-5239 · Website |
| Muskingum Valley Health Centers - Mobile 1 | 2725 Pinkerton Ln | (740) 891-9000 |
| Muskingum Valley Health Centers - Mobile 2 | 2725 Pinkerton Ln | (740) 891-9000 |
| Muskingum Valley Health Centers - Mobile 3 | 2725 Pinkerton Ln | (740) 891-9000 |
| Muskingum Valley Health Centers - Mobile Dental Unit | 956 Moxahala Ave | (740) 891-9059 |
| Muskingum Valley Health Centers - ZCS | 1701 Blue Ave | (740) 891-9000 |
Ohio has 639 such sites statewide — see the Ohio page.
Other cities in Ohio
Ohio overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Zanesville practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 10 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Zanesville figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Zanesville dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Zanesville. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.