Dental costs in Somerset, PA: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Somerset.
Observed prices in Somerset
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,780 – $4,243 | $3,887 | 12 | $3,887 – $4,438 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,631 – $4,200 | $3,702 | 13 | $3,702 – $4,314 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,210 – $1,463 | $1,396 | 13 | $1,396 – $1,485 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $834 – $1,120 | $920 | 13 | $920 – $1,254 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $829 – $1,096 | $917 | 13 | $917 – $1,202 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $824 – $997 | $907 | 13 | $907 – $1,123 | |
| Full lower denture | $706 – $992 | $876 | 13 | $876 – $1,116 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $770 – $871 | $858 | 13 | $858 – $940 | |
| Full upper denture | $684 – $937 | $777 | 10 | $777 – $1,100 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $620 – $812 | $761 | 13 | $761 – $879 | |
| Root canal, molar | $682 – $825 | $731 | 13 | $731 – $845 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $676 – $774 | $715 | 13 | $715 – $803 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $480 – $736 | $714 | 13 | $714 – $777 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $595 – $722 | $692 | 13 | $692 – $783 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $612 – $756 | $670 | 10 | $670 – $835 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $529 – $639 | $619 | 13 | $619 – $690 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $447 – $565 | $548 | 10 | $548 – $608 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $270 – $450 | $356 | 8 | $356 – $450 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $256 – $351 | $348 | 13 | $348 – $359 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $285 – $337 | $318 | 13 | $318 – $338 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $232 – $273 | $258 | 10 | $258 – $298 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $127 – $181 | $172 | 13 | $172 – $208 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $140 – $185 | $159 | 10 | $159 – $193 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $146 – $189 | $157 | 10 | $157 – $223 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $114 – $153 | $124 | 10 | $124 – $176 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $99 – $126 | $110 | 13 | $110 – $138 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $89 – $119 | $99 | 10 | $99 – $134 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $82 – $114 | $92 | 13 | $92 – $121 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $79 – $107 | $91 | 10 | $91 – $115 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $81 – $106 | $89 | 10 | $89 – $116 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $76 – $99 | $85 | 10 | $85 – $104 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $76 – $97 | $84 | 10 | $84 – $108 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $66 – $87 | $76 | 10 | $76 – $94 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $52 – $75 | $62 | 13 | $62 – $80 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $54 – $68 | $58 | 13 | $58 – $72 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $46 – $53 | $49 | 13 | $49 – $57 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $38 – $49 | $45 | 10 | $45 – $54 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $33 – $46 | $42 | 13 | $42 – $51 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $26 – $36 | $34 | 13 | $34 – $42 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $28 – $30 | $29 | 13 | $29 – $37 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $22 – $29 | $24 | 10 | $24 – $44 |
Somerset compared with Pennsylvania
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Somerset and Pennsylvania as a whole, 8 run above the state median and 33 below. The largest local saving is on Full upper denture: $777 here against $933 statewide.
See the Pennsylvania state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Somerset
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 $569. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,127.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,631 | $4,200 | $569 | 13 |
| Full braces, adult | $3,780 | $4,243 | $463 | 12 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $834 | $1,120 | $286 | 13 |
| Full lower denture | $706 | $992 | $286 | 13 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $829 | $1,096 | $267 | 13 |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $480 | $736 | $256 | 13 |
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 Somerset
These are federally funded health centres in Somerset. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Highlands Health Somerset | 225 S Center Ave | (814) 443-5867 · Website |
Pennsylvania has 466 such sites statewide — see the Pennsylvania page.
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Somerset practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 13 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Somerset figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Somerset dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Somerset. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.