Dental costs in Ogden, UT: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Ogden.
Observed prices in Ogden
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,954 – $4,728 | $4,408 | 12 | $4,408 – $5,299 | |
| Full braces, adult | $4,118 – $4,547 | $4,408 | 12 | $4,408 – $5,164 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,426 – $1,599 | $1,555 | 12 | $1,555 – $1,599 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $972 – $1,140 | $1,065 | 14 | $1,065 – $1,257 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $968 – $1,144 | $1,024 | 13 | $1,024 – $1,227 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $940 – $1,047 | $963 | 12 | $963 – $1,128 | |
| Full upper denture | $888 – $1,074 | $958 | 14 | $958 – $1,183 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $875 – $1,038 | $955 | 12 | $955 – $1,079 | |
| Full lower denture | $864 – $1,078 | $950 | 14 | $950 – $1,166 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $751 – $896 | $834 | 14 | $834 – $944 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $757 – $811 | $766 | 14 | $766 – $885 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $656 – $823 | $709 | 14 | $709 – $864 | |
| Root canal, molar | $685 – $801 | $705 | 13 | $705 – $822 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $672 – $775 | $691 | 12 | $691 – $853 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $652 – $770 | $682 | 13 | $682 – $832 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $538 – $604 | $566 | 13 | $566 – $666 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $458 – $516 | $482 | 13 | $482 – $584 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $278 – $390 | $336 | 12 | $336 – $395 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $227 – $458 | $325 | 12 | $325 – $479 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $260 – $344 | $309 | 13 | $309 – $356 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $252 – $285 | $258 | 13 | $258 – $309 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $169 – $193 | $177 | 13 | $177 – $198 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $161 – $184 | $170 | 14 | $170 – $191 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $166 – $182 | $166 | 13 | $166 – $189 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $137 – $160 | $148 | 14 | $148 – $189 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $104 – $126 | $116 | 14 | $116 – $148 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $94 – $113 | $108 | 13 | $108 – $132 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $93 – $110 | $105 | 13 | $105 – $112 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $99 – $109 | $103 | 14 | $103 – $126 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $94 – $126 | $102 | 13 | $102 – $129 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $92 – $99 | $96 | 14 | $96 – $109 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $72 – $92 | $88 | 13 | $88 – $107 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $81 – $96 | $87 | 14 | $87 – $100 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $65 – $84 | $82 | 13 | $82 – $92 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $57 – $69 | $63 | 14 | $63 – $76 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $50 – $64 | $54 | 14 | $54 – $75 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $44 – $52 | $48 | 14 | $48 – $57 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $38 – $45 | $41 | 13 | $41 – $50 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $31 – $38 | $35 | 13 | $35 – $43 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $33 – $38 | $35 | 14 | $35 – $42 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $28 – $30 | $28 | 13 | $28 – $33 |
Ogden compared with Utah
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Ogden and Utah as a whole, 9 run above the state median and 32 below. The largest local saving is on Porcelain-and-metal crown: $709 here against $772 statewide.
See the Utah state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Ogden
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 $774. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,010.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,954 | $4,728 | $774 | 12 |
| Full braces, adult | $4,118 | $4,547 | $429 | 12 |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $227 | $458 | $231 | 12 |
| Full lower denture | $864 | $1,078 | $214 | 14 |
| Full upper denture | $888 | $1,074 | $186 | 14 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $968 | $1,144 | $176 | 13 |
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 Ogden
These are federally funded health centres in Ogden. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Midtown Community Health Center | 2240 Adams Ave | (801) 393-5355 |
| Midtown Community Health Center Children's Clinic | 5285 S 400 E | (801) 475-7007 |
| Midtown Community Health Center Hope | W 3300 S | (801) 393-5355 |
| Midtown Community Health Center at James Madison Elementary | 2563 Monroe Blvd | (801) 334-2213 |
Utah has 60 such sites statewide — see the Utah page.
Other cities in Utah
Utah overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Ogden practices are behind these figures?
Between 12 and 14 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Ogden figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Ogden dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Ogden. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.