Dental costs in York, PA: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in York.
Observed prices in York
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,383 – $4,026 | $3,822 | 23 | $3,822 – $4,873 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,226 – $3,954 | $3,650 | 22 | $3,650 – $4,283 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,211 – $1,512 | $1,332 | 27 | $1,332 – $1,861 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $763 – $1,078 | $972 | 25 | $972 – $1,182 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $764 – $1,078 | $972 | 25 | $972 – $1,176 | |
| Full upper denture | $792 – $1,075 | $942 | 22 | $942 – $1,141 | |
| Full lower denture | $764 – $1,016 | $942 | 22 | $942 – $1,141 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $813 – $1,105 | $936 | 23 | $936 – $1,260 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $813 – $1,051 | $897 | 26 | $897 – $1,452 | |
| Root canal, molar | $744 – $904 | $793 | 27 | $793 – $942 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $624 – $864 | $788 | 27 | $788 – $1,028 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $616 – $857 | $754 | 28 | $754 – $976 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $546 – $810 | $712 | 25 | $712 – $971 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $507 – $850 | $710 | 29 | $710 – $974 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $594 – $859 | $704 | 27 | $704 – $954 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $594 – $746 | $621 | 26 | $621 – $765 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $514 – $640 | $588 | 25 | $588 – $685 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $270 – $338 | $300 | 26 | $300 – $438 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $249 – $358 | $293 | 28 | $293 – $456 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $244 – $374 | $276 | 24 | $276 – $390 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $231 – $346 | $254 | 27 | $254 – $390 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $160 – $214 | $188 | 27 | $188 – $252 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $146 – $193 | $178 | 25 | $178 – $208 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $157 – $205 | $176 | 25 | $176 – $245 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $136 – $156 | $144 | 24 | $144 – $212 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $108 – $122 | $114 | 24 | $114 – $162 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $91 – $128 | $114 | 26 | $114 – $141 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $96 – $124 | $108 | 25 | $108 – $173 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $96 – $112 | $106 | 25 | $106 – $144 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $85 – $131 | $103 | 25 | $103 – $140 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $83 – $101 | $94 | 25 | $94 – $108 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $72 – $103 | $90 | 28 | $90 – $131 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $75 – $99 | $87 | 25 | $87 – $109 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $52 – $77 | $65 | 26 | $65 – $104 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $47 – $66 | $62 | 27 | $62 – $77 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $56 – $69 | $61 | 23 | $61 – $76 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $44 – $53 | $46 | 25 | $46 – $57 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $38 – $49 | $44 | 26 | $44 – $54 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $29 – $41 | $35 | 27 | $35 – $51 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $31 – $37 | $33 | 25 | $33 – $45 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $24 – $28 | $26 | 22 | $26 – $31 |
York compared with Pennsylvania
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both York and Pennsylvania as a whole, 18 run above the state median and 23 below. The largest local saving is on Hard night guard for grinding: $276 here against $317 statewide.
See the Pennsylvania state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in York
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 $728. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,644.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,226 | $3,954 | $728 | 22 |
| Full braces, adult | $3,383 | $4,026 | $643 | 23 |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $507 | $850 | $343 | 29 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $763 | $1,078 | $315 | 25 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $764 | $1,078 | $314 | 25 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,211 | $1,512 | $301 | 27 |
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 York
These are federally funded health centres in York. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Family First Health Corporation | 116 S George St | (717) 846-1995 · Website |
| Family First Health Dental Center at Springwood Road | 2003 Springwood Rd | (717) 851-2655 |
| Hannah Penn Center | 415 E Boundary Ave | (717) 843-5174 · Website |
| William Penn Senior High | 101 W College Ave | (717) 801-4800 |
Pennsylvania has 466 such sites statewide — see the Pennsylvania page.
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many York practices are behind these figures?
Between 22 and 29 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A York figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a York dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in York. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.