Dental costs in Ponca City, OK: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 23 treatments from dental practices located in Ponca City.
Observed prices in Ponca City
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,222 – $1,557 | $1,352 | 9 | $1,352 – $1,634 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $904 – $1,058 | $1,030 | 9 | $1,030 – $1,666 | |
| Full lower denture | $848 – $996 | $978 | 9 | $978 – $1,636 | |
| Full upper denture | $848 – $1,013 | $942 | 9 | $942 – $1,625 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $804 – $1,014 | $917 | 9 | $917 – $1,073 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $812 – $1,006 | $823 | 9 | $823 – $1,129 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $761 – $876 | $778 | 9 | $778 – $1,159 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $697 – $773 | $744 | 9 | $744 – $958 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $692 – $754 | $717 | 9 | $717 – $920 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $624 – $698 | $676 | 9 | $676 – $1,090 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $561 – $615 | $584 | 9 | $584 – $796 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $472 – $538 | $500 | 9 | $500 – $737 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $248 – $499 | $351 | 9 | $351 – $586 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $240 – $325 | $242 | 9 | $242 – $334 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $161 – $174 | $168 | 9 | $168 – $211 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $152 – $175 | $162 | 9 | $162 – $225 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $132 – $156 | $147 | 9 | $147 – $230 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $79 – $124 | $93 | 9 | $93 – $136 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $82 – $101 | $93 | 9 | $93 – $145 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $44 – $54 | $51 | 9 | $51 – $87 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $32 – $36 | $34 | 9 | $34 – $54 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $28 – $35 | $32 | 9 | $32 – $56 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $24 – $31 | $28 | 9 | $28 – $48 |
Ponca City compared with Oklahoma
Across the 23 treatments we can price in both Ponca City and Oklahoma as a whole, 2 run above the state median and 21 below. The largest local saving is on Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant: $93 here against $106 statewide.
See the Oklahoma state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Ponca City
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 Implant post placed in the jaw alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $335. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,309.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,222 | $1,557 | $335 | 9 |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $248 | $499 | $251 | 9 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $804 | $1,014 | $210 | 9 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $812 | $1,006 | $194 | 9 |
| Full upper denture | $848 | $1,013 | $165 | 9 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $904 | $1,058 | $154 | 9 |
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 Ponca City
These are federally funded health centres in Ponca City. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ponca City Family Health Center | 122 E Grand Ave | (580) 203-8270 · Website |
Oklahoma has 205 such sites statewide — see the Oklahoma page.
Other cities in Oklahoma
Oklahoma overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Ponca City practices are behind these figures?
Between 9 and 9 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Ponca City figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Ponca City dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Ponca City. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.