Dental costs in Mcallen, TX: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 21 treatments from dental practices located in Mcallen.
Observed prices in Mcallen
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $945 – $1,267 | $1,071 | 8 | $1,071 – $1,357 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $940 – $1,250 | $1,061 | 8 | $1,061 – $1,353 | |
| Full upper denture | $875 – $1,102 | $1,036 | 8 | $1,036 – $1,231 | |
| Full lower denture | $889 – $1,109 | $1,028 | 8 | $1,028 – $1,221 | |
| Root canal, molar | $781 – $916 | $827 | 8 | $827 – $932 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $679 – $974 | $823 | 8 | $823 – $1,034 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $754 – $864 | $790 | 8 | $790 – $950 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $747 – $880 | $788 | 8 | $788 – $906 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $687 – $765 | $755 | 8 | $755 – $793 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $586 – $700 | $637 | 8 | $637 – $751 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $474 – $602 | $559 | 8 | $559 – $647 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $316 – $371 | $338 | 8 | $338 – $402 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $251 – $320 | $292 | 8 | $292 – $370 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $179 – $216 | $187 | 8 | $187 – $241 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $164 – $185 | $176 | 8 | $176 – $196 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $164 – $179 | $168 | 8 | $168 – $203 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $145 – $174 | $155 | 8 | $155 – $177 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $103 – $123 | $111 | 8 | $111 – $150 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $90 – $101 | $93 | 8 | $93 – $110 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $36 – $40 | $39 | 8 | $39 – $45 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $35 – $38 | $36 | 8 | $36 – $40 |
Mcallen compared with Texas
Across the 21 treatments we can price in both Mcallen and Texas as a whole, 15 run above the state median and 6 below. The largest local saving is on All-ceramic crown: $790 here against $836 statewide.
See the Texas state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Mcallen
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 upper denture with metal frame alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $322. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,509.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $945 | $1,267 | $322 | 8 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $940 | $1,250 | $310 | 8 |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $679 | $974 | $295 | 8 |
| Full upper denture | $875 | $1,102 | $227 | 8 |
| Full lower denture | $889 | $1,109 | $220 | 8 |
| Root canal, molar | $781 | $916 | $135 | 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.
Other cities in Texas
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Common questions
How many Mcallen practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 8 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Mcallen figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Mcallen dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Mcallen. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.