Dental costs in Scranton, PA: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Scranton.
Observed prices in Scranton
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,485 – $4,061 | $3,750 | 12 | $3,750 – $4,471 | |
| Full braces, adult | $3,583 – $4,123 | $3,712 | 12 | $3,712 – $4,688 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,266 – $1,536 | $1,466 | 15 | $1,466 – $1,717 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $823 – $1,046 | $1,012 | 14 | $1,012 – $1,221 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $885 – $1,134 | $988 | 15 | $988 – $1,205 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $885 – $1,140 | $985 | 13 | $985 – $1,196 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $836 – $1,090 | $946 | 15 | $946 – $1,177 | |
| Full upper denture | $808 – $1,072 | $898 | 15 | $898 – $1,200 | |
| Full lower denture | $806 – $1,008 | $884 | 15 | $884 – $1,130 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $689 – $890 | $804 | 15 | $804 – $952 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $643 – $847 | $794 | 16 | $794 – $943 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $664 – $821 | $750 | 13 | $750 – $829 | |
| Root canal, molar | $684 – $806 | $745 | 13 | $745 – $842 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $661 – $815 | $742 | 16 | $742 – $870 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $555 – $738 | $644 | 14 | $644 – $919 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $501 – $624 | $572 | 15 | $572 – $671 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $440 – $560 | $487 | 16 | $487 – $578 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $292 – $375 | $324 | 16 | $324 – $398 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $244 – $337 | $300 | 13 | $300 – $344 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $229 – $297 | $255 | 16 | $255 – $330 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $231 – $372 | $245 | 15 | $245 – $500 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $142 – $198 | $174 | 15 | $174 – $212 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $136 – $200 | $166 | 17 | $166 – $223 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $138 – $171 | $160 | 16 | $160 – $200 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $114 – $154 | $134 | 15 | $134 – $166 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $90 – $122 | $104 | 14 | $104 – $130 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $80 – $114 | $103 | 14 | $103 – $135 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $81 – $112 | $96 | 16 | $96 – $127 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $87 – $118 | $96 | 15 | $96 – $143 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $75 – $109 | $94 | 14 | $94 – $118 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $76 – $103 | $89 | 16 | $89 – $106 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $81 – $99 | $88 | 14 | $88 – $104 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $65 – $93 | $83 | 14 | $83 – $105 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $52 – $77 | $66 | 14 | $66 – $86 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $53 – $69 | $60 | 15 | $60 – $73 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $42 – $58 | $48 | 13 | $48 – $60 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $40 – $50 | $44 | 15 | $44 – $56 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $36 – $46 | $40 | 15 | $40 – $50 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $31 – $40 | $37 | 17 | $37 – $45 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $26 – $37 | $34 | 16 | $34 – $39 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $21 – $30 | $25 | 14 | $25 – $37 |
Scranton compared with Pennsylvania
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Scranton and Pennsylvania as a whole, 9 run above the state median and 32 below. The largest local saving is on Bone graft at an implant site: $245 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 Scranton
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 $576. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,159.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,485 | $4,061 | $576 | 12 |
| Full braces, adult | $3,583 | $4,123 | $540 | 12 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,266 | $1,536 | $270 | 15 |
| Full upper denture | $808 | $1,072 | $264 | 15 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $885 | $1,140 | $255 | 13 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $836 | $1,090 | $254 | 15 |
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 Scranton
These are federally funded health centres in Scranton. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alder Street | 425 Alder St | (570) 955-5524 · Website |
| Caring Community Health Center - Mount Pleasant | 531 Mount Pleasant Dr | (570) 342-8500 |
| Lackawanna College | 406 N Washington Ave | (570) 344-9684 · Website |
| Scranton Primary Health Care Center, Inc. | 959 Wyoming Ave | (570) 344-9684 · Website |
| The Wright Center for Community Health Allied Scranton Practice | 475 Morgan Hwy | (570) 591-5285 |
| The Wright Center for Community Health Dickson City Practice | 312 Boulevard Ave | (570) 489-4567 · Website |
| The Wright Center for Community Health Friendship House Practice | 200 Wyoming Ave | (570) 342-5253 · Website |
| The Wright Center for Community Health North Scranton Practice | 1721 N Main Ave | (570) 346-8417 |
| The Wright Center for Community Health Northeast Scranton Intermediate School | 721 Adams Ave | (570) 591-5280 · Website |
| The Wright Center for Community Health School Based Practice | 1401 Fellows St | (570) 591-5280 · Website |
| The Wright Center for Community Health Scranton Counseling Practice | 329 Cherry St | (570) 591-5250 |
| The Wright Center for Community Health Scranton Practice | 501 S Washington Ave | (570) 941-0630 · Website |
Pennsylvania has 466 such sites statewide — see the Pennsylvania page.
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Scranton practices are behind these figures?
Between 12 and 17 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Scranton figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Scranton dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Scranton. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.