Dental costs in Chesapeake, VA: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Chesapeake.
Observed prices in Chesapeake
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,200 – $5,103 | $4,554 | 15 | $4,554 – $5,303 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,200 – $5,061 | $4,342 | 15 | $4,342 – $5,119 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,350 – $1,834 | $1,614 | 14 | $1,614 – $1,934 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $864 – $1,245 | $1,150 | 18 | $1,150 – $1,314 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $828 – $1,234 | $1,100 | 17 | $1,100 – $1,319 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $829 – $1,065 | $993 | 16 | $993 – $1,240 | |
| Full lower denture | $744 – $1,067 | $961 | 18 | $961 – $1,203 | |
| Full upper denture | $750 – $1,088 | $941 | 17 | $941 – $1,203 | |
| Root canal, molar | $684 – $973 | $897 | 17 | $897 – $1,077 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $677 – $928 | $886 | 16 | $886 – $1,002 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $828 – $1,097 | $886 | 17 | $886 – $1,193 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $641 – $891 | $854 | 18 | $854 – $943 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $684 – $922 | $780 | 17 | $780 – $1,094 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $626 – $933 | $729 | 16 | $729 – $963 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $602 – $840 | $726 | 15 | $726 – $884 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $515 – $746 | $664 | 17 | $664 – $773 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $444 – $644 | $570 | 17 | $570 – $683 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $290 – $383 | $334 | 16 | $334 – $413 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $285 – $360 | $302 | 16 | $302 – $370 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $233 – $339 | $300 | 17 | $300 – $372 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $262 – $386 | $299 | 15 | $299 – $436 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $148 – $237 | $207 | 17 | $207 – $250 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $132 – $205 | $182 | 17 | $182 – $223 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $125 – $176 | $144 | 17 | $144 – $184 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $126 – $201 | $144 | 17 | $144 – $220 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $97 – $139 | $126 | 16 | $126 – $155 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $93 – $139 | $123 | 17 | $123 – $145 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $89 – $146 | $108 | 16 | $108 – $162 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $97 – $121 | $106 | 19 | $106 – $139 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $91 – $124 | $104 | 18 | $104 – $139 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $82 – $123 | $102 | 17 | $102 – $139 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $75 – $105 | $87 | 18 | $87 – $110 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $79 – $101 | $87 | 17 | $87 – $108 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $60 – $81 | $71 | 15 | $71 – $92 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $59 – $72 | $69 | 15 | $69 – $80 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $45 – $64 | $53 | 17 | $53 – $70 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $44 – $54 | $49 | 19 | $49 – $56 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $36 – $47 | $42 | 19 | $42 – $52 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $33 – $40 | $37 | 17 | $37 – $42 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $31 – $38 | $35 | 19 | $35 – $42 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $26 – $34 | $27 | 16 | $27 – $36 |
Chesapeake compared with Virginia
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Chesapeake and Virginia as a whole, 23 run above the state median and 18 below. The largest local saving is on Core build-up under a crown: $144 here against $165 statewide.
See the Virginia state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Chesapeake
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, adult alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $903. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $3,373.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,200 | $5,103 | $903 | 15 |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,200 | $5,061 | $861 | 15 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,350 | $1,834 | $484 | 14 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $828 | $1,234 | $406 | 17 |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $864 | $1,245 | $381 | 18 |
| Full upper denture | $750 | $1,088 | $338 | 17 |
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 Chesapeake
These are federally funded health centres in Chesapeake. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Community Health Center | 490 Liberty St | (757) 228-1288 |
Virginia has 223 such sites statewide — see the Virginia page.
Other cities in Virginia
Virginia overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Chesapeake practices are behind these figures?
Between 14 and 19 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Chesapeake figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Chesapeake dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Chesapeake. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.