Dental costs in Pasco, WA: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 12 treatments from dental practices located in Pasco.
Observed prices in Pasco
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,136 – $1,484 | $1,368 | 8 | $1,368 – $1,528 | |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,136 – $1,418 | $1,368 | 8 | $1,368 – $1,502 | |
| Full lower denture | $987 – $1,303 | $1,148 | 8 | $1,148 – $1,367 | |
| Full upper denture | $980 – $1,301 | $1,146 | 8 | $1,146 – $1,369 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $768 – $902 | $864 | 8 | $864 – $936 | |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $315 – $443 | $404 | 8 | $404 – $450 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $153 – $224 | $208 | 8 | $208 – $247 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $93 – $156 | $150 | 8 | $150 – $165 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $100 – $161 | $144 | 8 | $144 – $174 | |
| White filling, front tooth | $92 – $144 | $124 | 8 | $124 – $151 | |
| Emergency visit for dental pain | $55 – $101 | $86 | 8 | $86 – $104 | |
| Adult teeth cleaning | $60 – $83 | $77 | 8 | $77 – $88 |
Pasco compared with Washington
Across the 12 treatments we can price in both Pasco and Washington as a whole, 12 run above the state median and 0 below. The largest local saving is on White filling, front tooth: $124 here against $118 statewide.
See the Washington state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Pasco
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 Partial upper denture with metal frame alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $348. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,529.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial upper denture with metal frame | $1,136 | $1,484 | $348 | 8 |
| Full upper denture | $980 | $1,301 | $321 | 8 |
| Full lower denture | $987 | $1,303 | $316 | 8 |
| Partial lower denture with metal frame | $1,136 | $1,418 | $282 | 8 |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $768 | $902 | $134 | 8 |
| Fully-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $315 | $443 | $128 | 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.
Lower-cost care in Pasco
These are federally funded health centres in Pasco. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Miramar Health Center | 1608 Road 44 | (509) 543-9280 · Website |
| TCCH - Mobile Unit #1 | 515 W Court St | (509) 547-2204 |
| TCCH - Mobile Unit #2 | 515 W Court St | (509) 547-2204 |
| TCCH Mobile Dental Clinic | 715 W Court St | (509) 547-2204 · Website |
| TCCH Pasco - Dental, Behavioral Health & WIC | 715 W Court St | (509) 547-2204 · Website |
| TCCH Pasco - Medical, Pharmacy & Optometry | 515 W Court St | (509) 547-2204 · Website |
| West Pasco Clinic | 7405 Three Rivers Dr | (509) 488-5256 · Website |
Washington has 453 such sites statewide — see the Washington page.
Other cities in Washington
Washington overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Pasco practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 8 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Pasco figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Pasco dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Pasco. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.