Dental costs in Kingston, PA: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Kingston.
Observed prices in Kingston
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,652 – $4,001 | $3,800 | 11 | $3,800 – $4,036 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,544 – $3,824 | $3,675 | 11 | $3,675 – $4,030 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,267 – $1,606 | $1,409 | 12 | $1,409 – $1,669 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $913 – $1,104 | $1,032 | 12 | $1,032 – $1,174 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $919 – $1,038 | $1,025 | 11 | $1,025 – $1,203 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $916 – $1,031 | $1,025 | 11 | $1,025 – $1,194 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $852 – $1,108 | $1,020 | 12 | $1,020 – $1,157 | |
| Full upper denture | $826 – $965 | $954 | 11 | $954 – $1,131 | |
| Full lower denture | $818 – $954 | $952 | 11 | $952 – $1,104 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $733 – $818 | $796 | 11 | $796 – $920 | |
| Root canal, molar | $672 – $806 | $758 | 12 | $758 – $899 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $634 – $772 | $752 | 11 | $752 – $782 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $625 – $811 | $746 | 12 | $746 – $869 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $648 – $785 | $744 | 11 | $744 – $821 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $562 – $767 | $640 | 12 | $640 – $856 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $531 – $620 | $602 | 12 | $602 – $705 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $444 – $534 | $501 | 12 | $501 – $608 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $266 – $369 | $325 | 10 | $325 – $375 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $239 – $335 | $301 | 12 | $301 – $375 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $255 – $334 | $292 | 10 | $292 – $395 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $195 – $285 | $254 | 12 | $254 – $309 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $162 – $183 | $180 | 11 | $180 – $214 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $154 – $168 | $162 | 11 | $162 – $195 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $134 – $167 | $148 | 12 | $148 – $189 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $134 – $170 | $147 | 11 | $147 – $170 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $98 – $120 | $113 | 11 | $113 – $125 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $92 – $134 | $108 | 12 | $108 – $136 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $94 – $110 | $104 | 10 | $104 – $130 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $91 – $103 | $101 | 10 | $101 – $107 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $90 – $122 | $97 | 10 | $97 – $127 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $90 – $107 | $96 | 11 | $96 – $120 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $84 – $95 | $87 | 11 | $87 – $110 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $76 – $104 | $80 | 10 | $80 – $108 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $55 – $74 | $66 | 12 | $66 – $74 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $60 – $72 | $62 | 11 | $62 – $74 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $50 – $62 | $56 | 11 | $56 – $65 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $44 – $48 | $47 | 10 | $47 – $49 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $43 – $55 | $47 | 12 | $47 – $56 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $34 – $39 | $37 | 10 | $37 – $40 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $29 – $37 | $37 | 12 | $37 – $39 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $29 – $36 | $31 | 10 | $31 – $39 |
Kingston compared with Pennsylvania
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Kingston and Pennsylvania as a whole, 20 run above the state median and 21 below. The largest local saving is on Core build-up under a crown: $148 here against $170 statewide.
See the Pennsylvania state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Kingston
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 $349. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,620.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,652 | $4,001 | $349 | 11 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,267 | $1,606 | $339 | 12 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,544 | $3,824 | $280 | 11 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $852 | $1,108 | $256 | 12 |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $562 | $767 | $205 | 12 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $913 | $1,104 | $191 | 12 |
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 Kingston
These are federally funded health centres in Kingston. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Medical | 75 S Wyoming Ave | (570) 704-4233 · Website |
Pennsylvania has 466 such sites statewide — see the Pennsylvania page.
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Kingston practices are behind these figures?
Between 10 and 12 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Kingston figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Kingston dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Kingston. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.