Dental costs in Wenatchee, WA: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 9 treatments from dental practices located in Wenatchee.
Observed prices in Wenatchee
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $669 – $1,145 | $947 | 8 | $947 – $1,185 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $499 – $758 | $642 | 8 | $642 – $760 | |
| Deep cleaning, four or more teeth per quadrant | $171 – $224 | $202 | 8 | $202 – $232 | |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $139 – $216 | $192 | 8 | $192 – $229 | |
| White filling, back tooth | $110 – $168 | $151 | 8 | $151 – $175 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $93 – $163 | $138 | 8 | $138 – $169 | |
| Simple tooth extraction | $91 – $154 | $123 | 8 | $123 – $157 | |
| Full-mouth X-ray series | $85 – $126 | $107 | 8 | $107 – $129 | |
| Comprehensive exam (new patient) | $62 – $69 | $68 | 8 | $68 – $71 |
Wenatchee compared with Washington
Across the 9 treatments we can price in both Wenatchee and Washington as a whole, 9 run above the state median and 0 below. The largest local saving is on Simple tooth extraction: $123 here against $115 statewide.
See the Washington state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Wenatchee
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 Gum surgery (per quadrant) alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $476. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,003.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $669 | $1,145 | $476 | 8 |
| Root canal, front tooth | $499 | $758 | $259 | 8 |
| White filling, back tooth, two surfaces | $139 | $216 | $77 | 8 |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $93 | $163 | $70 | 8 |
| Simple tooth extraction | $91 | $154 | $63 | 8 |
| White filling, back tooth | $110 | $168 | $58 | 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 Wenatchee
These are federally funded health centres in Wenatchee. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CVCH Behavioral Health | 504 Orondo Ave, #A | (509) 662-4296 · Website |
| CVCH Connect Mobile Unit | 140 Easy Way | (509) 884-9000 · Website |
| CVCH Connect Van | 600 Orondo Ave | (509) 662-6000 · Website |
| CVCH Hope Health | 145 S Worthen St | (509) 662-6000 · Website |
| CVCH Lincoln Elementary School Health Center | 1224 Methow St | (509) 662-6000 · Website |
| CVCH New Path | 819 N Miller St, Ste 1B | (509) 664-4592 · Website |
| CVCH Orchard Middle School Health Center | 1024 Orchard Ave | (509) 662-6000 · Website |
| CVCH Wenatchee Clinic | 600 Orondo Ave, Suite 1 | (509) 662-6000 · Website |
| CVCH West Side High School Health Center | 1510 9th St | (509) 663-7947 · Website |
| CVCH Youth Behavioral Health | 140 Easy Way | (509) 662-4296 · Website |
| Cvch Wic | 502 Orondo Ave | (509) 664-3771 · Website |
Washington has 453 such sites statewide — see the Washington page.
Other cities in Washington
Washington overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Wenatchee practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 8 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Wenatchee figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Wenatchee dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Wenatchee. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.