Dental costs in Harker Heights, TX: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 13 treatments from dental practices located in Harker Heights.
Observed prices in Harker Heights
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $846 – $1,048 | $954 | 8 | $954 – $1,121 | |
| Full lower denture | $729 – $897 | $830 | 8 | $830 – $1,062 | |
| Root canal, molar | $665 – $795 | $736 | 8 | $736 – $821 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $272 – $363 | $335 | 8 | $335 – $368 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $248 – $356 | $329 | 8 | $329 – $378 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $141 – $169 | $148 | 8 | $148 – $187 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $95 – $115 | $107 | 8 | $107 – $129 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $90 – $104 | $100 | 8 | $100 – $114 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $76 – $99 | $97 | 8 | $97 – $99 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $54 – $70 | $64 | 8 | $64 – $87 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $51 – $69 | $63 | 8 | $63 – $74 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $35 – $45 | $42 | 8 | $42 – $47 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $29 – $39 | $35 | 8 | $35 – $40 |
Harker Heights compared with Texas
Across the 13 treatments we can price in both Harker Heights and Texas as a whole, 3 run above the state median and 10 below. The largest local saving is on Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant: $148 here against $170 statewide.
See the Texas state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Harker Heights
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 Partial lower denture with metal frame alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $202. Across the 5 treatments below it comes to $699.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $846 | $1,048 | $202 | 8 |
| Full lower denture | $729 | $897 | $168 | 8 |
| Root canal, molar | $665 | $795 | $130 | 8 |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $248 | $356 | $108 | 8 |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $272 | $363 | $91 | 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 Harker Heights
These are federally funded health centres in Harker Heights. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lone Star Circle of Care at Harker Heights | 401 Cheetah Trl | (877) 800-5722 · Website |
Texas has 776 such sites statewide — see the Texas page.
Other cities in Texas
Texas overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Harker Heights practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 8 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Harker Heights figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Harker Heights dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Harker Heights. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.