Dental costs in Johnson City, TN: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 39 treatments from dental practices located in Johnson City.
Observed prices in Johnson City
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $5,401 – $5,401 | $5,401 | 8 | $5,401 – $5,521 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $2,770 – $3,328 | $2,770 | 8 | $2,770 – $5,240 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,987 – $2,000 | $2,000 | 8 | $2,000 – $2,000 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $1,464 – $1,502 | $1,502 | 8 | $1,502 – $1,502 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $1,376 – $1,384 | $1,384 | 8 | $1,384 – $1,384 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $984 – $1,139 | $1,054 | 8 | $1,054 – $1,236 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $953 – $1,172 | $1,036 | 8 | $1,036 – $1,264 | |
| Full upper denture | $865 – $955 | $925 | 8 | $925 – $1,028 | |
| Full lower denture | $865 – $964 | $925 | 8 | $925 – $1,045 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $757 – $900 | $838 | 8 | $838 – $956 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $707 – $995 | $825 | 8 | $825 – $1,050 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $728 – $887 | $812 | 8 | $812 – $975 | |
| Root canal, molar | $697 – $923 | $804 | 8 | $804 – $993 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $715 – $953 | $784 | 8 | $784 – $983 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $679 – $926 | $750 | 8 | $750 – $960 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $633 – $735 | $677 | 8 | $677 – $760 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $546 – $595 | $576 | 8 | $576 – $647 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $428 – $428 | $428 | 8 | $428 – $441 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $384 – $386 | $386 | 8 | $386 – $386 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $331 – $438 | $385 | 8 | $385 – $450 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $284 – $348 | $314 | 8 | $314 – $362 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $173 – $222 | $202 | 8 | $202 – $241 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $163 – $217 | $163 | 8 | $163 – $230 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $114 – $195 | $146 | 8 | $146 – $247 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $128 – $170 | $128 | 8 | $128 – $181 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $113 – $140 | $125 | 8 | $125 – $146 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $100 – $138 | $106 | 8 | $106 – $142 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $96 – $120 | $106 | 8 | $106 – $138 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $94 – $128 | $98 | 8 | $98 – $134 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $82 – $113 | $96 | 8 | $96 – $130 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $88 – $95 | $88 | 8 | $88 – $100 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $75 – $102 | $83 | 8 | $83 – $108 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $77 – $80 | $77 | 8 | $77 – $81 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $59 – $75 | $67 | 8 | $67 – $76 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $50 – $60 | $55 | 8 | $55 – $60 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $45 – $50 | $45 | 8 | $45 – $54 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $40 – $42 | $40 | 8 | $40 – $45 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $39 – $46 | $40 | 8 | $40 – $47 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $30 – $37 | $35 | 8 | $35 – $38 |
Johnson City compared with Tennessee
Across the 39 treatments we can price in both Johnson City and Tennessee as a whole, 33 run above the state median and 6 below. The largest local saving is on Full braces, teenager: $2,770 here against $4,000 statewide.
See the Tennessee state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Johnson City
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 $558. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,776.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $2,770 | $3,328 | $558 | 8 |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $707 | $995 | $288 | 8 |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $679 | $926 | $247 | 8 |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $715 | $953 | $238 | 8 |
| Root canal, molar | $697 | $923 | $226 | 8 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $953 | $1,172 | $219 | 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 Johnson City
These are federally funded health centres in Johnson City. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson City Community Health Center | 2151 Century Ln | (423) 926-2500 |
| Johnson City Downtown Day Center | 202 W Fairview Ave | (423) 434-0894 |
Tennessee has 236 such sites statewide — see the Tennessee page.
Other cities in Tennessee
Tennessee overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Johnson City practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 8 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Johnson City figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Johnson City dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Johnson City. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.