Dental costs in Charlottesville, VA: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Charlottesville.
Observed prices in Charlottesville
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,832 – $6,124 | $4,327 | 11 | $4,327 – $6,274 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,788 – $6,124 | $4,200 | 11 | $4,200 – $6,274 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,316 – $2,175 | $1,727 | 18 | $1,727 – $2,289 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $562 – $1,085 | $974 | 15 | $974 – $1,118 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $600 – $1,085 | $968 | 17 | $968 – $1,120 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $741 – $1,834 | $968 | 17 | $968 – $1,834 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $829 – $1,504 | $917 | 18 | $917 – $1,614 | |
| Full upper denture | $488 – $982 | $780 | 15 | $780 – $1,012 | |
| Root canal, molar | $573 – $885 | $752 | 18 | $752 – $896 | |
| Full lower denture | $478 – $1,020 | $743 | 15 | $743 – $1,033 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $504 – $869 | $741 | 18 | $741 – $875 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $420 – $787 | $730 | 17 | $730 – $840 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $440 – $862 | $677 | 15 | $677 – $864 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $412 – $706 | $656 | 18 | $656 – $765 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $415 – $746 | $640 | 17 | $640 – $777 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $434 – $652 | $594 | 16 | $594 – $680 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $331 – $569 | $504 | 15 | $504 – $593 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $174 – $353 | $301 | 15 | $301 – $354 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $268 – $381 | $298 | 15 | $298 – $389 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $265 – $304 | $270 | 11 | $270 – $378 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $144 – $304 | $246 | 16 | $246 – $341 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $108 – $207 | $164 | 16 | $164 – $235 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $71 – $196 | $160 | 16 | $160 – $208 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $111 – $160 | $140 | 16 | $140 – $191 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $90 – $152 | $133 | 14 | $133 – $160 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $66 – $112 | $109 | 17 | $109 – $121 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $91 – $112 | $102 | 12 | $102 – $124 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $55 – $105 | $98 | 16 | $98 – $114 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $60 – $119 | $97 | 17 | $97 – $124 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $55 – $113 | $96 | 16 | $96 – $114 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $90 – $95 | $94 | 11 | $94 – $112 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $37 – $105 | $92 | 18 | $92 – $114 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $30 – $91 | $79 | 15 | $79 – $94 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $55 – $62 | $61 | 11 | $61 – $70 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $53 – $64 | $60 | 11 | $60 – $64 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $15 – $66 | $59 | 16 | $59 – $68 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $12 – $51 | $44 | 15 | $44 – $51 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $40 – $44 | $40 | 11 | $40 – $48 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $20 – $38 | $38 | 17 | $38 – $40 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $32 – $34 | $34 | 12 | $34 – $37 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $27 – $29 | $29 | 10 | $29 – $32 |
Charlottesville compared with Virginia
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Charlottesville and Virginia as a whole, 4 run above the state median and 37 below. The largest local saving is on Full lower denture: $743 here against $962 statewide.
See the Virginia state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Charlottesville
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 $2,336. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $7,797.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,788 | $6,124 | $2,336 | 11 |
| Full braces, adult | $3,832 | $6,124 | $2,292 | 11 |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $741 | $1,834 | $1,093 | 17 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,316 | $2,175 | $859 | 18 |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $829 | $1,504 | $675 | 18 |
| Full lower denture | $478 | $1,020 | $542 | 15 |
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 Charlottesville
These are federally funded health centres in Charlottesville. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CVHS Charlottesville | 1101 E Jefferson St, Ste 1 | (434) 227-5624 · Website |
| CVHS Peterson | 800 Preston Ave | (434) 979-0366 · Website |
Virginia has 223 such sites statewide — see the Virginia page.
Other cities in Virginia
Virginia overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Charlottesville practices are behind these figures?
Between 10 and 18 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Charlottesville figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Charlottesville dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Charlottesville. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.