Dental costs in Harrisburg, PA: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Harrisburg.
Observed prices in Harrisburg
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,215 – $4,282 | $3,662 | 12 | $3,662 – $4,744 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $2,999 – $3,956 | $3,385 | 11 | $3,385 – $4,148 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,178 – $1,424 | $1,316 | 9 | $1,316 – $1,574 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $876 – $1,054 | $1,004 | 11 | $1,004 – $1,104 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $953 – $1,152 | $986 | 13 | $986 – $1,298 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $941 – $1,125 | $986 | 13 | $986 – $1,179 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $862 – $967 | $956 | 10 | $956 – $1,093 | |
| Full upper denture | $723 – $955 | $822 | 11 | $822 – $1,129 | |
| Full lower denture | $708 – $944 | $822 | 11 | $822 – $1,120 | |
| Root canal, molar | $595 – $806 | $750 | 12 | $750 – $830 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $551 – $846 | $722 | 11 | $722 – $924 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $608 – $762 | $701 | 11 | $701 – $793 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $597 – $816 | $684 | 12 | $684 – $863 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $607 – $711 | $682 | 11 | $682 – $765 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $646 – $821 | $668 | 11 | $668 – $872 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $473 – $646 | $599 | 11 | $599 – $662 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $401 – $551 | $503 | 12 | $503 – $578 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $286 – $336 | $302 | 12 | $302 – $402 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $241 – $319 | $275 | 10 | $275 – $345 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $216 – $374 | $266 | 11 | $266 – $430 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $235 – $292 | $251 | 12 | $251 – $306 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $154 – $202 | $166 | 12 | $166 – $210 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $138 – $172 | $162 | 11 | $162 – $186 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $132 – $191 | $159 | 12 | $159 – $192 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $125 – $157 | $146 | 12 | $146 – $186 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $97 – $127 | $114 | 13 | $114 – $149 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $84 – $136 | $105 | 12 | $105 – $140 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $88 – $116 | $102 | 12 | $102 – $124 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $83 – $106 | $94 | 12 | $94 – $120 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $73 – $94 | $92 | 13 | $92 – $98 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $77 – $105 | $92 | 10 | $92 – $111 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $73 – $94 | $82 | 10 | $82 – $97 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $75 – $99 | $78 | 9 | $78 – $102 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $49 – $81 | $70 | 12 | $70 – $89 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $52 – $61 | $56 | 12 | $56 – $71 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $47 – $58 | $54 | 11 | $54 – $63 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $38 – $47 | $42 | 11 | $42 – $49 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $36 – $44 | $38 | 9 | $38 – $45 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $29 – $34 | $32 | 10 | $32 – $37 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $28 – $34 | $30 | 10 | $30 – $37 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $24 – $29 | $27 | 10 | $27 – $32 |
Harrisburg compared with Pennsylvania
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Harrisburg and Pennsylvania as a whole, 8 run above the state median and 33 below. The largest local saving is on Bone graft at an implant site: $266 here against $333 statewide.
See the Pennsylvania state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Harrisburg
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 $1,067. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $3,033.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,215 | $4,282 | $1,067 | 12 |
| Full braces, teenager | $2,999 | $3,956 | $957 | 11 |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $551 | $846 | $295 | 11 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,178 | $1,424 | $246 | 9 |
| Full lower denture | $708 | $944 | $236 | 11 |
| Full upper denture | $723 | $955 | $232 | 11 |
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 Harrisburg
These are federally funded health centres in Harrisburg. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Familycare at Union Deposit | 895 S Arlington Ave | (717) 232-9971 |
| HHC- South Allison Hill | 110 S 17th St | (717) 232-9971 · Website |
| Union Deposit Family Practice | 891 S Arlington Ave | (717) 232-0500 |
Pennsylvania has 466 such sites statewide — see the Pennsylvania page.
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Harrisburg practices are behind these figures?
Between 9 and 13 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Harrisburg figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Harrisburg dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Harrisburg. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.