Dental costs in Allentown, PA: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Allentown.
Observed prices in Allentown
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,480 – $4,845 | $4,296 | 18 | $4,296 – $5,544 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,226 – $4,660 | $4,180 | 17 | $4,180 – $5,796 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,278 – $1,669 | $1,522 | 25 | $1,522 – $1,880 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $987 – $1,241 | $1,122 | 20 | $1,122 – $1,344 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $955 – $1,237 | $1,112 | 20 | $1,112 – $1,271 | |
| Full upper denture | $848 – $1,132 | $1,018 | 23 | $1,018 – $1,251 | |
| Full lower denture | $784 – $1,097 | $1,008 | 20 | $1,008 – $1,239 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $925 – $1,144 | $969 | 23 | $969 – $1,188 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $871 – $1,092 | $940 | 24 | $940 – $1,155 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $616 – $912 | $859 | 21 | $859 – $974 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $724 – $884 | $812 | 22 | $812 – $956 | |
| Root canal, molar | $694 – $915 | $810 | 23 | $810 – $987 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $659 – $910 | $785 | 23 | $785 – $1,008 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $649 – $828 | $780 | 25 | $780 – $879 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $706 – $905 | $760 | 26 | $760 – $1,021 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $558 – $706 | $650 | 20 | $650 – $796 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $474 – $601 | $530 | 21 | $530 – $716 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $241 – $461 | $412 | 20 | $412 – $576 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $315 – $361 | $350 | 21 | $350 – $380 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $312 – $400 | $349 | 19 | $349 – $409 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $246 – $296 | $267 | 23 | $267 – $339 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $161 – $218 | $191 | 23 | $191 – $240 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $162 – $207 | $188 | 26 | $188 – $214 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $157 – $211 | $180 | 24 | $180 – $212 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $124 – $180 | $154 | 25 | $154 – $190 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $98 – $129 | $121 | 23 | $121 – $148 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $83 – $131 | $114 | 26 | $114 – $158 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $94 – $138 | $112 | 24 | $112 – $147 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $89 – $126 | $111 | 22 | $111 – $135 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $89 – $114 | $105 | 19 | $105 – $144 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $77 – $102 | $95 | 22 | $95 – $117 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $76 – $103 | $93 | 20 | $93 – $105 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $89 – $99 | $92 | 23 | $92 – $112 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $54 – $82 | $69 | 19 | $69 – $85 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $53 – $74 | $68 | 24 | $68 – $79 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $46 – $65 | $53 | 20 | $53 – $76 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $40 – $53 | $50 | 23 | $50 – $58 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $40 – $54 | $46 | 21 | $46 – $57 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $32 – $40 | $37 | 22 | $37 – $44 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $28 – $40 | $32 | 18 | $32 – $43 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $24 – $36 | $27 | 21 | $27 – $40 |
Allentown compared with Pennsylvania
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Allentown and Pennsylvania as a whole, 34 run above the state median and 7 below. The largest local saving is on Routine check-up (returning patient): $32 here against $34 statewide.
See the Pennsylvania state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Allentown
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 $1,434. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $4,083.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,226 | $4,660 | $1,434 | 17 |
| Full braces, adult | $3,480 | $4,845 | $1,365 | 18 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,278 | $1,669 | $391 | 25 |
| Full lower denture | $784 | $1,097 | $313 | 20 |
| All-ceramic crown | $616 | $912 | $296 | 21 |
| Full upper denture | $848 | $1,132 | $284 | 23 |
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 Allentown
These are federally funded health centres in Allentown. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Women's Medicine | 1627 Chew St | (610) 402-1600 · Website |
| Centro de Salud | 1627 Chew St | (610) 969-3600 · Website |
| Children's Clinic | 1627 Chew St | (610) 969-4300 · Website |
| Children's Clinic at Hays | 1227 W Gordon St | (610) 969-4301 |
| Children's Clinic at Sheridan | 521 N 2nd St | (610) 969-4300 · Website |
| Community Health & Wellness Center | 1627 Chew St | (610) 969-2800 · Website |
| Community Smiles - Dental Unit | 400 N 17th St, Suite 300 | (484) 224-0777 · Website |
| Community Smiles Dental Unit | 101 N 6th St | (484) 224-0777 |
| Family Health Center | 400 N 17th St, Suite 300 | (610) 969-3500 · Website |
| Lehigh Valley Physicians Practice PCP | 1627 Chew St | (610) 969-4370 · Website |
| Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley- Hamilton Street | 160 Hamilton St | (610) 841-8400 · Website |
| Star Community Health Dental Sigal-Allentown | 450 Chew St | (610) 776-4802 · Website |
Pennsylvania has 466 such sites statewide — see the Pennsylvania page.
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Allentown practices are behind these figures?
Between 17 and 26 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Allentown figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Allentown dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Allentown. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.