Dental costs in Abilene, TX: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Abilene.
Observed prices in Abilene
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,113 – $4,640 | $4,494 | 8 | $4,494 – $5,107 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,021 – $4,423 | $4,233 | 9 | $4,233 – $6,225 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,358 – $1,540 | $1,446 | 13 | $1,446 – $1,678 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,052 – $1,150 | $1,089 | 13 | $1,089 – $1,223 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,007 – $1,152 | $1,088 | 12 | $1,088 – $1,235 | |
| Full lower denture | $885 – $1,048 | $1,024 | 12 | $1,024 – $1,140 | |
| Full upper denture | $884 – $1,078 | $1,013 | 12 | $1,013 – $1,158 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $932 – $975 | $953 | 12 | $953 – $1,118 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $887 – $966 | $915 | 12 | $915 – $1,015 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $783 – $980 | $853 | 15 | $853 – $1,095 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $804 – $854 | $832 | 13 | $832 – $905 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $724 – $869 | $811 | 15 | $811 – $1,015 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $776 – $837 | $802 | 15 | $802 – $1,112 | |
| Root canal, molar | $692 – $840 | $789 | 15 | $789 – $981 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $704 – $813 | $763 | 15 | $763 – $960 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $584 – $733 | $639 | 15 | $639 – $823 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $506 – $653 | $569 | 16 | $569 – $700 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $328 – $419 | $342 | 15 | $342 – $479 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $247 – $424 | $340 | 12 | $340 – $471 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $304 – $364 | $322 | 11 | $322 – $377 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $290 – $347 | $300 | 14 | $300 – $397 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $186 – $223 | $193 | 13 | $193 – $266 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $152 – $182 | $172 | 13 | $172 – $189 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $158 – $191 | $166 | 14 | $166 – $212 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $140 – $154 | $150 | 15 | $150 – $190 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $108 – $122 | $116 | 15 | $116 – $151 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $108 – $124 | $114 | 14 | $114 – $152 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $102 – $117 | $109 | 16 | $109 – $135 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $97 – $115 | $109 | 14 | $109 – $155 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $103 – $124 | $107 | 15 | $107 – $170 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $93 – $99 | $96 | 13 | $96 – $103 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $90 – $106 | $95 | 14 | $95 – $117 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $88 – $97 | $93 | 15 | $93 – $111 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $63 – $84 | $72 | 14 | $72 – $93 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $61 – $71 | $63 | 13 | $63 – $89 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $53 – $66 | $57 | 15 | $57 – $71 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $46 – $53 | $48 | 14 | $48 – $65 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $40 – $52 | $44 | 15 | $44 – $58 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $36 – $43 | $38 | 14 | $38 – $49 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $32 – $42 | $35 | 14 | $35 – $43 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $26 – $30 | $27 | 12 | $27 – $34 |
Abilene compared with Texas
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Abilene and Texas as a whole, 26 run above the state median and 15 below. The largest local saving is on Fluoride varnish treatment: $27 here against $29 statewide.
See the Texas state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Abilene
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 $527. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,679.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,113 | $4,640 | $527 | 8 |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,021 | $4,423 | $402 | 9 |
| All-ceramic crown | $783 | $980 | $197 | 15 |
| Full upper denture | $884 | $1,078 | $194 | 12 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,358 | $1,540 | $182 | 13 |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $247 | $424 | $177 | 12 |
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 Abilene
These are federally funded health centres in Abilene. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Community Health Center | 1749 Pine St | (325) 696-0600 · Website |
Texas has 776 such sites statewide — see the Texas page.
Other cities in Texas
Texas overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Abilene practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 16 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Abilene figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Abilene dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Abilene. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.