Dental costs in Fredericksburg, VA: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Fredericksburg.
Observed prices in Fredericksburg
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,463 – $5,530 | $4,664 | 9 | $4,664 – $5,679 | |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,288 – $5,293 | $4,447 | 9 | $4,447 – $5,497 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,346 – $1,860 | $1,546 | 12 | $1,546 – $1,923 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,085 – $1,262 | $1,216 | 11 | $1,216 – $1,306 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,057 – $1,242 | $1,173 | 10 | $1,173 – $1,268 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $949 – $1,163 | $1,122 | 11 | $1,122 – $1,197 | |
| Full lower denture | $942 – $1,142 | $1,025 | 13 | $1,025 – $1,194 | |
| Full upper denture | $969 – $1,055 | $1,024 | 11 | $1,024 – $1,101 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $880 – $1,008 | $940 | 11 | $940 – $1,115 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $675 – $999 | $855 | 10 | $855 – $1,051 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $738 – $941 | $839 | 12 | $839 – $957 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $687 – $928 | $819 | 13 | $819 – $970 | |
| Root canal, molar | $706 – $921 | $759 | 13 | $759 – $938 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $648 – $847 | $758 | 11 | $758 – $878 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $696 – $878 | $732 | 12 | $732 – $925 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $561 – $750 | $630 | 13 | $630 – $796 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $454 – $664 | $543 | 12 | $543 – $764 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $305 – $375 | $358 | 12 | $358 – $447 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $322 – $368 | $342 | 11 | $342 – $378 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $305 – $334 | $325 | 10 | $325 – $402 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $272 – $346 | $298 | 11 | $298 – $372 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $168 – $208 | $180 | 13 | $180 – $240 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $147 – $190 | $174 | 13 | $174 – $192 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $139 – $200 | $168 | 12 | $168 – $214 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $133 – $165 | $144 | 12 | $144 – $199 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $100 – $139 | $128 | 12 | $128 – $146 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $95 – $131 | $110 | 12 | $110 – $142 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $97 – $135 | $108 | 12 | $108 – $153 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $95 – $109 | $103 | 12 | $103 – $121 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $96 – $124 | $103 | 12 | $103 – $156 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $96 – $110 | $103 | 10 | $103 – $125 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $92 – $132 | $102 | 11 | $102 – $141 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $75 – $100 | $91 | 13 | $91 – $137 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $71 – $97 | $84 | 12 | $84 – $100 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $69 – $74 | $72 | 11 | $72 – $83 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $52 – $68 | $60 | 12 | $60 – $74 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $44 – $55 | $52 | 13 | $52 – $60 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $43 – $50 | $50 | 11 | $50 – $53 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $35 – $41 | $40 | 10 | $40 – $44 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $33 – $38 | $35 | 10 | $35 – $49 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $28 – $35 | $32 | 10 | $32 – $36 |
Fredericksburg compared with Virginia
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Fredericksburg and Virginia as a whole, 27 run above the state median and 14 below. The largest local saving is on Silver filling, two surfaces: $103 here against $110 statewide.
See the Virginia state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Fredericksburg
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 $1,067. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $3,366.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $4,463 | $5,530 | $1,067 | 9 |
| Full braces, teenager | $4,288 | $5,293 | $1,005 | 9 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,346 | $1,860 | $514 | 12 |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $675 | $999 | $324 | 10 |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $687 | $928 | $241 | 13 |
| Root canal, molar | $706 | $921 | $215 | 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 Fredericksburg
These are federally funded health centres in Fredericksburg. 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 Fredericksburg | 1965 Emancipation Hwy, Suite 100 | (540) 735-0560 · Website |
Virginia has 223 such sites statewide — see the Virginia page.
Other cities in Virginia
Virginia overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Fredericksburg practices are behind these figures?
Between 9 and 13 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Fredericksburg figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Fredericksburg dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Fredericksburg. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.