Dental costs in Cranston, RI: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 39 treatments from dental practices located in Cranston.
Observed prices in Cranston
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,731 – $5,752 | $5,539 | 9 | $5,539 – $5,752 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,512 – $5,485 | $5,282 | 9 | $5,282 – $5,485 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,755 – $1,882 | $1,780 | 8 | $1,780 – $2,014 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $1,174 – $1,422 | $1,362 | 9 | $1,362 – $1,446 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,295 – $1,366 | $1,332 | 9 | $1,332 – $1,436 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,295 – $1,368 | $1,328 | 10 | $1,328 – $1,414 | |
| Full lower denture | $1,175 – $1,332 | $1,254 | 9 | $1,254 – $1,405 | |
| Full upper denture | $1,183 – $1,376 | $1,247 | 10 | $1,247 – $1,434 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $1,133 – $1,335 | $1,202 | 8 | $1,202 – $1,398 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $1,008 – $1,110 | $1,064 | 9 | $1,064 – $1,231 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $948 – $1,053 | $1,014 | 8 | $1,014 – $1,123 | |
| Root canal, molar | $827 – $1,040 | $952 | 9 | $952 – $1,142 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $901 – $1,035 | $948 | 9 | $948 – $1,041 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $837 – $1,023 | $946 | 9 | $946 – $1,089 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $732 – $854 | $794 | 9 | $794 – $906 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $579 – $738 | $672 | 10 | $672 – $772 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $417 – $452 | $431 | 8 | $431 – $471 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $342 – $380 | $360 | 11 | $360 – $404 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $274 – $391 | $345 | 8 | $345 – $455 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $217 – $258 | $239 | 9 | $239 – $266 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $214 – $240 | $228 | 8 | $228 – $246 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $191 – $231 | $213 | 10 | $213 – $238 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $178 – $198 | $188 | 9 | $188 – $205 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $123 – $161 | $152 | 10 | $152 – $178 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $135 – $158 | $144 | 10 | $144 – $169 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $130 – $152 | $141 | 10 | $141 – $161 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $132 – $152 | $140 | 11 | $140 – $162 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $120 – $136 | $128 | 9 | $128 – $146 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $108 – $131 | $121 | 8 | $121 – $136 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $108 – $120 | $113 | 10 | $113 – $130 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $109 – $118 | $112 | 9 | $112 – $129 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $96 – $108 | $105 | 10 | $105 – $112 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $74 – $92 | $80 | 9 | $80 – $95 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $64 – $74 | $70 | 11 | $70 – $76 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $53 – $64 | $58 | 11 | $58 – $66 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $49 – $58 | $53 | 10 | $53 – $59 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $43 – $45 | $45 | 10 | $45 – $47 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $39 – $46 | $42 | 10 | $42 – $49 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $36 – $38 | $36 | 10 | $36 – $41 |
Cranston compared with Rhode Island
Across the 39 treatments we can price in both Cranston and Rhode Island as a whole, 39 run above the state median and 0 below. The largest local saving is on Fluoride varnish treatment: $36 here against $34 statewide.
See the Rhode Island state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Cranston
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 $1,021. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,850.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,731 | $5,752 | $1,021 | 9 |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,512 | $5,485 | $973 | 9 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $1,174 | $1,422 | $248 | 9 |
| Root canal, molar | $827 | $1,040 | $213 | 9 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $1,133 | $1,335 | $202 | 8 |
| Full upper denture | $1,183 | $1,376 | $193 | 10 |
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 Cranston
These are federally funded health centres in Cranston. 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 Health Services - Cranston | 1090 Cranston St | (401) 943-1981 · Website |
| MOLAR EXPRESS-DENTAL VAN / Mobile Medical Unit Primary Care | 311 Doric Ave | (401) 467-9610 · Website |
| RI Department of Corrections | 40 Howard Ave | (401) 467-9610 · Website |
Rhode Island has 63 such sites statewide — see the Rhode Island page.
Other cities in Rhode Island
Rhode Island overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Cranston practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 11 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Cranston figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Cranston dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Cranston. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.