Dental costs in Edinburg, TX: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Edinburg.
Observed prices in Edinburg
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,881 – $4,548 | $4,158 | 11 | $4,158 – $4,743 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,800 – $4,373 | $3,965 | 11 | $3,965 – $4,522 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,267 – $1,496 | $1,358 | 12 | $1,358 – $1,666 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $855 – $1,143 | $984 | 13 | $984 – $1,249 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $892 – $1,212 | $982 | 12 | $982 – $1,238 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $892 – $1,218 | $965 | 13 | $965 – $1,284 | |
| Full upper denture | $807 – $1,099 | $918 | 12 | $918 – $1,135 | |
| Full lower denture | $807 – $1,083 | $896 | 12 | $896 – $1,117 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $780 – $1,047 | $873 | 12 | $873 – $1,144 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $746 – $915 | $849 | 13 | $849 – $941 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $722 – $896 | $773 | 12 | $773 – $916 | |
| Root canal, molar | $684 – $834 | $718 | 13 | $718 – $907 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $639 – $815 | $688 | 12 | $688 – $869 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $656 – $850 | $676 | 12 | $676 – $915 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $592 – $767 | $675 | 12 | $675 – $816 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $534 – $625 | $559 | 12 | $559 – $692 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $460 – $534 | $485 | 12 | $485 – $606 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $276 – $366 | $342 | 13 | $342 – $386 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $262 – $346 | $304 | 9 | $304 – $372 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $271 – $356 | $299 | 12 | $299 – $412 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $229 – $306 | $278 | 12 | $278 – $308 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $165 – $193 | $176 | 13 | $176 – $223 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $150 – $190 | $169 | 14 | $169 – $212 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $144 – $182 | $168 | 12 | $168 – $186 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $138 – $163 | $145 | 13 | $145 – $190 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $98 – $116 | $112 | 13 | $112 – $129 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $110 – $127 | $111 | 13 | $111 – $155 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $106 – $118 | $110 | 12 | $110 – $134 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $97 – $110 | $99 | 12 | $99 – $125 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $84 – $105 | $96 | 11 | $96 – $106 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $94 – $116 | $95 | 12 | $95 – $134 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $87 – $96 | $92 | 12 | $92 – $108 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $78 – $95 | $81 | 12 | $81 – $109 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $64 – $90 | $79 | 13 | $79 – $92 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $59 – $77 | $70 | 12 | $70 – $78 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $51 – $69 | $61 | 12 | $61 – $72 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $44 – $59 | $52 | 11 | $52 – $60 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $39 – $48 | $44 | 11 | $44 – $54 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $34 – $42 | $39 | 12 | $39 – $44 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $31 – $39 | $36 | 11 | $36 – $42 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $29 – $34 | $32 | 11 | $32 – $38 |
Edinburg compared with Texas
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Edinburg and Texas as a whole, 14 run above the state median and 27 below. The largest local saving is on Silver filling, two surfaces: $95 here against $110 statewide.
See the Texas state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Edinburg
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 $667. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,466.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,881 | $4,548 | $667 | 11 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,800 | $4,373 | $573 | 11 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $892 | $1,218 | $326 | 13 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $892 | $1,212 | $320 | 12 |
| Full upper denture | $807 | $1,099 | $292 | 12 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $855 | $1,143 | $288 | 13 |
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 Edinburg
These are federally funded health centres in Edinburg. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nuestra Clinica Del Valle - San Carlos | 300 N 86th St | (956) 287-8850 · Website |
Texas has 776 such sites statewide — see the Texas page.
Other cities in Texas
Texas overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Edinburg practices are behind these figures?
Between 9 and 14 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Edinburg figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Edinburg dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Edinburg. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.