Dental costs in Mesquite, TX: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Mesquite.
Observed prices in Mesquite
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,971 – $5,077 | $4,413 | 14 | $4,413 – $5,320 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,189 – $4,918 | $4,051 | 12 | $4,051 – $5,101 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,328 – $1,728 | $1,482 | 17 | $1,482 – $2,018 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $881 – $1,278 | $1,055 | 17 | $1,055 – $1,419 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $833 – $1,125 | $1,054 | 16 | $1,054 – $1,289 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $840 – $1,125 | $1,012 | 17 | $1,012 – $1,293 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $829 – $1,182 | $924 | 17 | $924 – $1,256 | |
| Full upper denture | $768 – $1,027 | $911 | 16 | $911 – $1,238 | |
| Full lower denture | $785 – $1,026 | $903 | 16 | $903 – $1,239 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $699 – $883 | $819 | 14 | $819 – $984 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $706 – $972 | $779 | 15 | $779 – $996 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $620 – $981 | $771 | 16 | $771 – $1,044 | |
| Root canal, molar | $689 – $830 | $751 | 17 | $751 – $926 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $652 – $744 | $709 | 18 | $709 – $821 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $619 – $893 | $685 | 16 | $685 – $983 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $538 – $721 | $644 | 16 | $644 – $774 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $457 – $627 | $567 | 16 | $567 – $639 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $327 – $397 | $360 | 14 | $360 – $428 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $270 – $375 | $332 | 16 | $332 – $398 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $279 – $407 | $310 | 17 | $310 – $452 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $231 – $307 | $265 | 17 | $265 – $380 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $151 – $226 | $181 | 16 | $181 – $247 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $135 – $192 | $172 | 16 | $172 – $229 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $125 – $189 | $160 | 17 | $160 – $223 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $124 – $183 | $152 | 15 | $152 – $195 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $99 – $138 | $126 | 14 | $126 – $148 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $104 – $142 | $120 | 14 | $120 – $152 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $102 – $132 | $114 | 13 | $114 – $142 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $85 – $134 | $104 | 18 | $104 – $148 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $85 – $116 | $104 | 15 | $104 – $148 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $75 – $111 | $100 | 15 | $100 – $125 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $81 – $107 | $96 | 14 | $96 – $115 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $84 – $103 | $94 | 18 | $94 – $114 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $64 – $80 | $74 | 13 | $74 – $84 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $62 – $96 | $72 | 18 | $72 – $103 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $49 – $78 | $70 | 14 | $70 – $81 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $45 – $59 | $51 | 14 | $51 – $64 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $41 – $52 | $48 | 15 | $48 – $55 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $32 – $45 | $36 | 13 | $36 – $48 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $33 – $43 | $35 | 16 | $35 – $47 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $26 – $32 | $28 | 16 | $28 – $36 |
Mesquite compared with Texas
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Mesquite and Texas as a whole, 21 run above the state median and 20 below. The largest local saving is on Gum surgery (per quadrant): $709 here against $765 statewide.
See the Texas state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Mesquite
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 $1,729. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $4,346.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,189 | $4,918 | $1,729 | 12 |
| Full braces, adult | $3,971 | $5,077 | $1,106 | 14 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,328 | $1,728 | $400 | 17 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $881 | $1,278 | $397 | 17 |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $620 | $981 | $361 | 16 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $829 | $1,182 | $353 | 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 Mesquite
These are federally funded health centres in Mesquite. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HHM Health Mesquite Family Health Center | 4550 Gus Thomasson Rd | (972) 682-8917 · Website |
| HHM Health at Mesquite - Pediatric Mobile Unit | 4550 Gus Thomasson Rd, Suite 40 | (972) 354-8714 |
Texas has 776 such sites statewide — see the Texas page.
Other cities in Texas
Texas overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Mesquite practices are behind these figures?
Between 12 and 18 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Mesquite figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Mesquite dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Mesquite. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.