Dental costs in Virginia Beach, VA: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 41 treatments from dental practices located in Virginia Beach.
Observed prices in Virginia Beach
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, teenager | $3,800 – $4,342 | $4,200 | 25 | $4,200 – $5,793 | |
| Full braces, adult | $3,800 – $4,691 | $4,200 | 28 | $4,200 – $5,627 | |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,291 – $1,708 | $1,291 | 25 | $1,291 – $2,120 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $828 – $1,158 | $964 | 31 | $964 – $1,304 | |
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $840 – $1,159 | $916 | 29 | $916 – $1,387 | |
| Ceramic crown on an implant abutment | $829 – $1,045 | $884 | 25 | $884 – $1,332 | |
| Ceramic crown attached to an implant | $842 – $1,109 | $845 | 25 | $845 – $1,489 | |
| Full upper denture | $750 – $1,076 | $816 | 27 | $816 – $1,270 | |
| Full lower denture | $715 – $1,049 | $795 | 28 | $795 – $1,202 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $677 – $924 | $758 | 27 | $758 – $985 | |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $684 – $841 | $745 | 28 | $745 – $918 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $636 – $819 | $716 | 26 | $716 – $997 | |
| Root canal, molar | $684 – $856 | $692 | 30 | $692 – $936 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $641 – $885 | $674 | 27 | $674 – $923 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $591 – $820 | $664 | 28 | $664 – $926 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $515 – $694 | $574 | 28 | $574 – $758 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $444 – $622 | $467 | 31 | $467 – $650 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $277 – $353 | $321 | 27 | $321 – $400 | |
| Hard night guard for grinding | $285 – $362 | $285 | 23 | $285 – $407 | |
| Bone graft at an implant site | $262 – $338 | $276 | 25 | $276 – $422 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $233 – $324 | $258 | 30 | $258 – $356 | |
| Surgical tooth extraction | $148 – $218 | $161 | 27 | $161 – $233 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $125 – $179 | $150 | 32 | $150 – $234 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $132 – $199 | $141 | 29 | $141 – $211 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $125 – $171 | $138 | 26 | $138 – $188 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $97 – $125 | $107 | 27 | $107 – $143 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $89 – $124 | $102 | 30 | $102 – $148 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $97 – $120 | $98 | 26 | $98 – $147 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $91 – $110 | $94 | 27 | $94 – $126 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $89 – $117 | $91 | 27 | $91 – $138 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $75 – $97 | $86 | 24 | $86 – $108 | |
| Ongoing gum maintenance cleaning | $82 – $114 | $84 | 26 | $84 – $137 | |
| Silver filling, one surface | $76 – $97 | $79 | 30 | $79 – $103 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $62 – $77 | $67 | 28 | $67 – $86 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $57 – $68 | $61 | 24 | $61 – $74 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $44 – $65 | $54 | 24 | $54 – $71 | |
| Child teeth cleaning | $44 – $53 | $46 | 28 | $46 – $56 | |
| Four bitewing X-rays | $36 – $49 | $42 | 27 | $42 – $50 | |
| Routine check-up (returning patient) | $31 – $35 | $34 | 27 | $34 – $40 | |
| Dental sealant (per tooth) | $33 – $40 | $34 | 28 | $34 – $45 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $27 – $32 | $29 | 24 | $29 – $37 |
Virginia Beach compared with Virginia
Across the 41 treatments we can price in both Virginia Beach and Virginia as a whole, 0 run above the state median and 41 below. The largest local saving is on Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant: $141 here against $171 statewide.
See the Virginia state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Virginia Beach
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 $891. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $2,840.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full braces, adult | $3,800 | $4,691 | $891 | 28 |
| Full braces, teenager | $3,800 | $4,342 | $542 | 25 |
| Implant post placed in the jaw | $1,291 | $1,708 | $417 | 25 |
| Full lower denture | $715 | $1,049 | $334 | 28 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $828 | $1,158 | $330 | 31 |
| Full upper denture | $750 | $1,076 | $326 | 27 |
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 Virginia Beach
These are federally funded health centres in Virginia Beach. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach Family Medical Center | 940 General Booth Blvd | (757) 425-3610 |
| Virginia Beach Family Medical Center | 936 General Booth Blvd | (757) 425-3610 |
Virginia has 223 such sites statewide — see the Virginia page.
Other cities in Virginia
Virginia overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Virginia Beach practices are behind these figures?
Between 23 and 32 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Virginia Beach figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Virginia Beach dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Virginia Beach. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.