Dental costs in Laredo, TX: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 31 treatments from dental practices located in Laredo.
Observed prices in Laredo
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,673 – $6,274 | $4,400 | 9 | $4,400 – $6,274 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,502 – $6,274 | $4,261 | 9 | $4,261 – $6,274 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,278 – $1,727 | $1,463 | 8 | $1,463 – $1,741 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $977 – $1,041 | $1,040 | 9 | $1,040 – $1,100 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $977 – $1,050 | $1,040 | 9 | $1,040 – $1,102 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $610 – $875 | $832 | 9 | $832 – $901 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $600 – $830 | $819 | 9 | $819 – $925 | |
| Root canal, molar | $590 – $834 | $800 | 9 | $800 – $920 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $768 – $827 | $795 | 8 | $795 – $900 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $576 – $755 | $726 | 9 | $726 – $759 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $707 – $767 | $710 | 8 | $710 – $938 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $601 – $684 | $683 | 9 | $683 – $720 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $601 – $713 | $677 | 8 | $677 – $824 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $479 – $634 | $623 | 9 | $623 – $734 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $403 – $556 | $532 | 9 | $532 – $574 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $267 – $360 | $313 | 8 | $313 – $365 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $244 – $318 | $277 | 9 | $277 – $320 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $239 – $303 | $246 | 8 | $246 – $334 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $134 – $182 | $177 | 9 | $177 – $214 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $125 – $154 | $150 | 9 | $150 – $184 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $135 – $164 | $144 | 9 | $144 – $210 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $90 – $108 | $107 | 9 | $107 – $122 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $86 – $110 | $103 | 9 | $103 – $136 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $77 – $100 | $97 | 9 | $97 – $103 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $75 – $91 | $90 | 9 | $90 – $100 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $73 – $87 | $87 | 9 | $87 – $91 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $53 – $70 | $53 | 9 | $53 – $72 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $49 – $56 | $51 | 9 | $51 – $72 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $40 – $49 | $49 | 9 | $49 – $61 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $36 – $44 | $39 | 9 | $39 – $51 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $28 – $35 | $33 | 9 | $33 – $44 |
Laredo compared with Texas
Across the 31 treatments we can price in both Laredo and Texas as a whole, 9 run above the state median and 22 below. The largest local saving is on Ceramic crown attached to an implant: $710 here against $972 statewide.
See the Texas state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Laredo
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 $2,772. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $6,561.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,502 | $6,274 | $2,772 | 9 |
| Full braces, adult | $3,673 | $6,274 | $2,601 | 9 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,278 | $1,727 | $449 | 8 |
| All-ceramic crown | $610 | $875 | $265 | 9 |
| Root canal, molar | $590 | $834 | $244 | 9 |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $600 | $830 | $230 | 9 |
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 Laredo
These are federally funded health centres in Laredo. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GCHC- Dr Martinez Clinic | 7210 McPherson Rd, Suite 108 | (956) 795-8100 · Website |
| GCHC-Dr Garza Clinic | 6801 McPherson Rd, Suite 336 | (956) 795-8100 · Website |
| Gateway CHC South Clinic | 2007 S Zapata Hwy | (956) 795-8101 · Website |
| Gateway Community Health Center, Pediatrics Clinic | 6010 McPherson Rd | (956) 795-8100 |
| Gateway Community Health Center, Inc. | 1515 Pappas St | Website |
| Gateway Community Health Center-West Side Clinic | 1702 Lafayette St | (956) 795-8100 · Website |
| Laredo College South Clinic | 5500 S Zapata Hwy | (956) 795-8100 · Website |
| Mobile Medical Clinic | 1515 Pappas St | (956) 795-8100 · Website |
| Shiloh Clinic | 208 Shiloh Dr, #1 | (956) 795-8100 · Website |
| Women's Health Mobile Clinic | 1515 Pappas St | (956) 795-8100 |
Texas has 776 such sites statewide — see the Texas page.
Other cities in Texas
Texas overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Laredo practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 9 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Laredo figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Laredo dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Laredo. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.