Dental costs in Sioux Falls, SD: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 5 treatments from dental practices located in Sioux Falls.
Observed prices in Sioux Falls
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $787 – $866 | $787 | 8 | $787 – $990 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $114 – $126 | $114 | 8 | $114 – $143 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $94 – $112 | $94 | 8 | $94 – $141 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $44 – $50 | $44 | 8 | $44 – $58 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $37 – $41 | $37 | 8 | $37 – $44 |
Sioux Falls compared with South Dakota
Across the 5 treatments we can price in both Sioux Falls and South Dakota as a whole, 0 run above the state median and 5 below. The largest local saving is on Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant: $94 here against $118 statewide.
See the South Dakota state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Sioux Falls
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 Gum surgery (per quadrant) alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $79. Across the 1 treatments below it comes to $79.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $787 | $866 | $79 | 8 |
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 Sioux Falls
These are federally funded health centres in Sioux Falls. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Falls Community Health | 521 N Main Ave STE 101 | (605) 367-8793 · Website |
| Falls Community Health Mobile Outreach Bus | 900 W Cherokee St | (605) 367-8793 |
| Falls Community Health School Based Health Services/Terry Redlin | 1722 E 8th St | (605) 367-8793 · Website |
| Falls Community Health School Based Site/Hayward | 410 N Valley View Rd | (605) 367-8793 |
| Falls Community Health/Hawthorne Site | 601 N Spring Ave | (605) 367-8793 · Website |
South Dakota has 40 such sites statewide — see the South Dakota page.
Other cities in South Dakota
No other city in this state is published yet.
South Dakota overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Sioux Falls practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 8 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Sioux Falls figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Sioux Falls dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Sioux Falls. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.