Dental costs in Spring, TX: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Spring.
Observed prices in Spring
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,473 – $4,538 | $4,332 | 15 | $4,332 – $4,782 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,473 – $4,326 | $4,200 | 15 | $4,200 – $4,590 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,317 – $1,801 | $1,495 | 22 | $1,495 – $2,115 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $924 – $1,254 | $1,093 | 22 | $1,093 – $1,489 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $884 – $1,254 | $1,040 | 21 | $1,040 – $1,332 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $946 – $1,192 | $1,019 | 19 | $1,019 – $1,224 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $944 – $1,184 | $1,004 | 19 | $1,004 – $1,223 | |
| Full upper denture | $841 – $1,122 | $932 | 18 | $932 – $1,148 | |
| Full lower denture | $848 – $1,096 | $918 | 19 | $918 – $1,157 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $755 – $980 | $878 | 22 | $878 – $992 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $801 – $904 | $870 | 18 | $870 – $962 | |
| Root canal, molar | $688 – $924 | $806 | 23 | $806 – $962 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $640 – $868 | $773 | 22 | $773 – $889 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $624 – $890 | $760 | 20 | $760 – $986 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $623 – $898 | $734 | 22 | $734 – $1,007 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $587 – $752 | $670 | 21 | $670 – $765 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $498 – $648 | $554 | 22 | $554 – $664 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $260 – $414 | $375 | 19 | $375 – $451 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $259 – $423 | $344 | 22 | $344 – $438 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $268 – $345 | $312 | 20 | $312 – $381 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $222 – $353 | $282 | 23 | $282 – $391 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $150 – $234 | $196 | 22 | $196 – $252 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $142 – $213 | $194 | 21 | $194 – $216 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $136 – $195 | $184 | 19 | $184 – $203 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $126 – $176 | $154 | 22 | $154 – $188 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $106 – $134 | $125 | 20 | $125 – $154 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $101 – $132 | $121 | 20 | $121 – $159 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $89 – $133 | $118 | 23 | $118 – $140 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $70 – $139 | $112 | 18 | $112 – $146 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $100 – $127 | $108 | 20 | $108 – $140 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $87 – $108 | $100 | 19 | $100 – $110 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $80 – $106 | $96 | 22 | $96 – $116 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $79 – $102 | $90 | 21 | $90 – $108 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $61 – $72 | $70 | 17 | $70 – $74 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $59 – $82 | $70 | 23 | $70 – $87 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $50 – $70 | $61 | 19 | $61 – $77 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $46 – $55 | $53 | 19 | $53 – $57 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $41 – $50 | $47 | 20 | $47 – $52 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $34 – $42 | $37 | 17 | $37 – $49 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $32 – $42 | $36 | 23 | $36 – $45 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $21 – $32 | $28 | 21 | $28 – $36 |
Spring compared with Texas
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Spring and Texas as a whole, 30 run above the state median and 11 below. The largest local saving is on Hard night guard for grinding: $312 here against $331 statewide.
See the Texas state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Spring
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 $1,065. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $3,383.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,473 | $4,538 | $1,065 | 15 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,473 | $4,326 | $853 | 15 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,317 | $1,801 | $484 | 22 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $884 | $1,254 | $370 | 21 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $924 | $1,254 | $330 | 22 |
| Full upper denture | $841 | $1,122 | $281 | 18 |
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 Spring
These are federally funded health centres in Spring. 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 Family Health Center - Spring | 440 Rayford Rd, Suite 150 | (936) 539-4004 · Website |
Texas has 776 such sites statewide — see the Texas page.
Other cities in Texas
Texas overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Spring practices are behind these figures?
Between 15 and 23 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Spring figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Spring dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Spring. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.