Dental costs in West Valley City, UT: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 24 treatments from dental practices located in West Valley City.
Observed prices in West Valley City
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $4,933 – $5,263 | $4,933 | 8 | $4,933 – $5,494 | |
| Full lower denture | $1,048 – $1,334 | $1,166 | 10 | $1,166 – $1,350 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $973 – $1,100 | $1,098 | 9 | $1,098 – $1,331 | |
| Full upper denture | $1,023 – $1,304 | $1,044 | 8 | $1,044 – $1,350 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $832 – $998 | $990 | 9 | $990 – $1,005 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $922 – $1,071 | $948 | 9 | $948 – $1,125 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $891 – $958 | $923 | 8 | $923 – $994 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $820 – $900 | $868 | 9 | $868 – $942 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $817 – $914 | $859 | 8 | $859 – $928 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $598 – $704 | $613 | 9 | $613 – $743 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $390 – $453 | $437 | 8 | $437 – $458 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $338 – $375 | $370 | 9 | $370 – $380 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $252 – $462 | $294 | 8 | $294 – $481 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $228 – $260 | $244 | 9 | $244 – $267 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $150 – $177 | $174 | 10 | $174 – $188 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $118 – $138 | $133 | 10 | $133 – $154 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $94 – $131 | $130 | 9 | $130 – $144 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $103 – $152 | $119 | 9 | $119 – $164 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $114 – $121 | $118 | 8 | $118 – $125 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $99 – $144 | $112 | 8 | $112 – $149 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $69 – $91 | $69 | 9 | $69 – $94 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $55 – $59 | $58 | 10 | $58 – $64 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $39 – $47 | $43 | 8 | $43 – $47 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $34 – $44 | $40 | 8 | $40 – $44 |
West Valley City compared with Utah
Across the 24 treatments we can price in both West Valley City and Utah as a whole, 22 run above the state median and 2 below. The largest local saving is on Bone graft at an implant site: $294 here against $322 statewide.
See the Utah state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in West Valley City
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 $330. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,422.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $4,933 | $5,263 | $330 | 8 |
| Full lower denture | $1,048 | $1,334 | $286 | 10 |
| Full upper denture | $1,023 | $1,304 | $281 | 8 |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $252 | $462 | $210 | 8 |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $832 | $998 | $166 | 9 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $922 | $1,071 | $149 | 9 |
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 West Valley City
These are federally funded health centres in West Valley City. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Center, Inc. Ellis R. Shipp | 4535 S 5600 W | (801) 676-4405 · Website |
Utah has 60 such sites statewide — see the Utah page.
Other cities in Utah
Utah overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many West Valley City practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 10 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A West Valley City figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a West Valley City dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in West Valley City. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.