Dental costs in Katy, TX: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Katy.
Observed prices in Katy
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,116 – $4,886 | $4,230 | 12 | $4,230 – $5,214 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,062 – $4,571 | $4,200 | 13 | $4,200 – $5,531 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,291 – $1,560 | $1,373 | 20 | $1,373 – $1,702 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $840 – $1,175 | $1,066 | 16 | $1,066 – $1,335 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $828 – $1,208 | $1,058 | 21 | $1,058 – $1,356 | |
| Full upper denture | $776 – $1,050 | $1,008 | 21 | $1,008 – $1,266 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $849 – $1,168 | $982 | 17 | $982 – $1,269 | |
| Full lower denture | $728 – $1,088 | $969 | 18 | $969 – $1,249 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $839 – $1,111 | $954 | 18 | $954 – $1,240 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $691 – $920 | $856 | 20 | $856 – $1,074 | |
| Root canal, molar | $667 – $866 | $801 | 22 | $801 – $980 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $641 – $975 | $785 | 17 | $785 – $1,024 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $684 – $893 | $772 | 18 | $772 – $1,094 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $636 – $856 | $728 | 20 | $728 – $1,056 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $596 – $836 | $712 | 20 | $712 – $969 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $542 – $694 | $673 | 19 | $673 – $827 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $447 – $600 | $553 | 23 | $553 – $695 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $288 – $424 | $358 | 20 | $358 – $455 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $288 – $442 | $345 | 18 | $345 – $482 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $285 – $338 | $320 | 19 | $320 – $392 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $233 – $371 | $292 | 22 | $292 – $395 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $168 – $256 | $207 | 19 | $207 – $276 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $135 – $193 | $171 | 18 | $171 – $235 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $142 – $208 | $155 | 19 | $155 – $253 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $127 – $167 | $144 | 21 | $144 – $202 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $96 – $150 | $128 | 20 | $128 – $163 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $108 – $140 | $119 | 18 | $119 – $157 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $90 – $149 | $116 | 19 | $116 – $156 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $97 – $128 | $108 | 21 | $108 – $140 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $94 – $120 | $106 | 19 | $106 – $144 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $82 – $116 | $96 | 20 | $96 – $132 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $80 – $102 | $92 | 19 | $92 – $122 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $80 – $100 | $86 | 23 | $86 – $110 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $57 – $73 | $67 | 20 | $67 – $81 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $62 – $81 | $66 | 21 | $66 – $104 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $49 – $70 | $56 | 17 | $56 – $78 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $44 – $57 | $52 | 17 | $52 – $63 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $38 – $52 | $46 | 21 | $46 – $57 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $33 – $43 | $39 | 22 | $39 – $46 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $31 – $44 | $36 | 20 | $36 – $48 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $26 – $31 | $28 | 18 | $28 – $40 |
Katy compared with Texas
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Katy and Texas as a whole, 23 run above the state median and 18 below. The largest local saving is on Core build-up under a crown: $155 here against $166 statewide.
See the Texas state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Katy
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 $770. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,688.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,116 | $4,886 | $770 | 12 |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,062 | $4,571 | $509 | 13 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $828 | $1,208 | $380 | 21 |
| Full lower denture | $728 | $1,088 | $360 | 18 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $840 | $1,175 | $335 | 16 |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $641 | $975 | $334 | 17 |
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 Katy
These are federally funded health centres in Katy. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Branch CHC - Healthy Community Mobile Clinic | 19333 Clay Rd | (713) 462-6565 |
| Spring Branch CHC - Katy Clinic | 5502 1st St | (713) 462-6565 |
| Spring Branch CHC - West Houston Clinc | 19333 Clay Rd | (713) 462-6565 · Website |
Texas has 776 such sites statewide — see the Texas page.
Other cities in Texas
Texas overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Katy practices are behind these figures?
Between 12 and 23 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Katy figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Katy dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Katy. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.