Dental costs in Sugar Land, TX: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Sugar Land.
Observed prices in Sugar Land
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,716 – $4,345 | $4,200 | 12 | $4,200 – $5,581 | |
| Full braces, adult | $3,754 – $4,200 | $4,200 | 14 | $4,200 – $5,489 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,292 – $1,608 | $1,443 | 17 | $1,443 – $2,073 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $956 – $1,227 | $1,067 | 19 | $1,067 – $1,432 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $987 – $1,106 | $1,039 | 18 | $1,039 – $1,361 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $972 – $1,152 | $1,034 | 19 | $1,034 – $1,357 | |
| Full upper denture | $890 – $1,178 | $1,013 | 19 | $1,013 – $1,314 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $878 – $1,152 | $992 | 18 | $992 – $1,260 | |
| Full lower denture | $871 – $1,058 | $976 | 18 | $976 – $1,266 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $677 – $974 | $885 | 23 | $885 – $1,071 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $656 – $950 | $838 | 18 | $838 – $1,058 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $641 – $877 | $825 | 24 | $825 – $1,031 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $638 – $883 | $808 | 23 | $808 – $1,034 | |
| Root canal, molar | $690 – $872 | $770 | 22 | $770 – $923 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $685 – $1,010 | $753 | 20 | $753 – $1,090 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $515 – $699 | $626 | 21 | $626 – $774 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $444 – $607 | $539 | 23 | $539 – $674 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $291 – $377 | $343 | 14 | $343 – $397 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $294 – $404 | $324 | 20 | $324 – $444 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $262 – $405 | $284 | 17 | $284 – $460 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $245 – $374 | $265 | 21 | $265 – $414 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $160 – $252 | $185 | 21 | $185 – $265 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $148 – $209 | $174 | 21 | $174 – $232 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $132 – $196 | $164 | 17 | $164 – $219 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $134 – $176 | $144 | 21 | $144 – $223 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $101 – $146 | $130 | 24 | $130 – $162 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $104 – $139 | $110 | 23 | $110 – $155 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $100 – $140 | $110 | 23 | $110 – $162 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $89 – $120 | $108 | 21 | $108 – $150 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $91 – $128 | $104 | 22 | $104 – $144 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $81 – $108 | $95 | 21 | $95 – $126 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $82 – $116 | $92 | 21 | $92 – $137 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $81 – $103 | $89 | 22 | $89 – $125 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $59 – $76 | $68 | 22 | $68 – $86 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $62 – $87 | $66 | 22 | $66 – $103 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $44 – $70 | $53 | 23 | $53 – $76 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $44 – $56 | $49 | 23 | $49 – $57 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $42 – $52 | $46 | 24 | $46 – $55 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $34 – $43 | $38 | 23 | $38 – $45 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $31 – $44 | $36 | 22 | $36 – $48 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $27 – $32 | $28 | 18 | $28 – $35 |
Sugar Land compared with Texas
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Sugar Land and Texas as a whole, 18 run above the state median and 23 below. The largest local saving is on Bone graft at an implant site: $284 here against $323 statewide.
See the Texas state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Sugar Land
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 $629. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,307.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,716 | $4,345 | $629 | 12 |
| Full braces, adult | $3,754 | $4,200 | $446 | 14 |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $685 | $1,010 | $325 | 20 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,292 | $1,608 | $316 | 17 |
| All-ceramic crown | $677 | $974 | $297 | 23 |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $656 | $950 | $294 | 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 Sugar Land
These are federally funded health centres in Sugar Land. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KIPP Journey | 14030 Florence Rd | (832) 548-5000 |
| St. Hope Community Health Center-Sugar Land | 14815 Southwest Fwy | (281) 277-8571 |
Texas has 776 such sites statewide — see the Texas page.
Other cities in Texas
Texas overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Sugar Land practices are behind these figures?
Between 12 and 24 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Sugar Land figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Sugar Land dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Sugar Land. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.