Dental costs in Burke, VA: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 21 treatments from dental practices located in Burke.
Observed prices in Burke
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $866 – $1,103 | $967 | 8 | $967 – $1,260 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $853 – $1,128 | $964 | 8 | $964 – $1,198 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $600 – $1,049 | $798 | 8 | $798 – $1,058 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $614 – $1,014 | $709 | 8 | $709 – $1,044 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $590 – $791 | $651 | 8 | $651 – $1,073 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $261 – $356 | $301 | 8 | $301 – $361 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $228 – $335 | $257 | 8 | $257 – $374 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $143 – $211 | $188 | 8 | $188 – $240 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $141 – $203 | $158 | 8 | $158 – $257 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $122 – $177 | $142 | 8 | $142 – $208 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $90 – $126 | $115 | 8 | $115 – $129 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $94 – $142 | $110 | 8 | $110 – $172 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $84 – $129 | $110 | 8 | $110 – $164 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $96 – $121 | $104 | 8 | $104 – $170 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $84 – $125 | $101 | 8 | $101 – $137 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $77 – $115 | $88 | 8 | $88 – $148 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $79 – $122 | $86 | 8 | $86 – $136 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $52 – $71 | $60 | 8 | $60 – $78 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $39 – $56 | $46 | 8 | $46 – $68 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $35 – $49 | $44 | 8 | $44 – $55 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $31 – $38 | $34 | 8 | $34 – $48 |
Burke compared with Virginia
Across the 21 treatments we can price in both Burke and Virginia as a whole, 3 run above the state median and 18 below. The largest local saving is on Porcelain-and-metal crown: $709 here against $803 statewide.
See the Virginia state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Burke
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 Gum surgery (per quadrant) alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $449. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,669.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $600 | $1,049 | $449 | 8 |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $614 | $1,014 | $400 | 8 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $853 | $1,128 | $275 | 8 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $866 | $1,103 | $237 | 8 |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $590 | $791 | $201 | 8 |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $228 | $335 | $107 | 8 |
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.
Other cities in Virginia
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Common questions
How many Burke practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 8 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Burke figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Burke dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Burke. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.