Dental procedures are thought to be the most expensive procedures in all medical treatments. Before going to a dentist, it is better to know the approximate prices for different medical treatments you might get for your teeth. Below are provided some approximate prices for different procedures.
- Prices for cosmetic dentist treatments
- Dental veneers
- Porcelain veneers
An estimated price you may have to pay for a porcelain veneer placed on one tooth is
$735-$1390
In rural or smaller town, the range may be towards the lower side while for urban and busy cities the range will be towards the higher side of money.
It must be noted that the price mentioned is per unit that is per tooth so if you want to treat six of your teeth then your price will be six times as the mentioned.
- Lumineers veneers
It is a type ultra-thin porcelain veneer. Lumineers usually cost the same as the conventional porcelain veneers however an estimated price is mentioned below.
$705-$1370 per Lumineers veneer.
In rural or smaller town, the range may be towards the lower side while for urban and busy cities the range will be towards the higher side of money.
- Composite veneers
These are the veneers that are crafted out of dental bonding of teeth.
- Composite filling for front teeth might cost $115-$182 with the lower range referring to smaller cities and higher range to the busy metropolitan city.
- Composite filling for back teeth might cost $163-$263 with the lower range referring to smaller cities and higher range to the busy metropolitan city.
- Dental Amalgam fillings might cost $107-$159 with the lower range referring to smaller cities and higher range to the busy metropolitan city.
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Fillings for children
One might think that the prices must be lower for children’s teeth; it was like that at one time when dentists charged less for children but now the charges are almost the same.
Price criteria for fillings
The criteria of the price are kept on the following things:
- The filling material is used. Varied materials cost different.
- Either it is a front or back tooth which is being filled.
- The number of tooth surfaces involved in the filling determines its size which in turn affects the price of filling.
- Teeth whitening
Teeth whitening are charged per session.
- Professional treatment
The price mentioned is an estimated price of one bleaching session. It can cost up to $390-$920. Again, as you might predict the difference ranging from a small city to a metropolitan.
Important things to note
- This fee usually includes the whitening of both upper and lower teeth but just to be sure you should ask the doctor first because it might be limited to up to many teeth depending on different dentists.
- You might have to visit the doctor more than one time to get your desired whitening.
- If there are bleaching lights or laser involved in the procedure expect your fee to go higher than you are expecting.
- Your dentist might also suggest using at-home whitener in addition to your treatment at the clinic, so you might be getting some extra cost for that.
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- At home treatment
Another way to whiten the teeth is using an at-home tray based system which might cost $175-$450 per arch.
Notes
- Per arch means either your upper teeth or your lower teeth. For both, the price would be twice.
- If you cannot afford to bleach both your upper and lower teeth at one time you can always choose to bleach your upper teeth at the time and lower some other time.
- If your whitening sessions require more time and energy due to the condition of your teeth the dentist might ask for a little bit more fee.
- Orthodontic treatment
- Removable Braces
There are different systems for removable braces.
- Envisaging system
It costs almost the same as the traditional braces. The average cost of braces using Envisaging system is between $3500-$8500.
- Clear Correct
Clear correct has kept their process lower so the dentist using this method should also charge less
- Envisaging express
This system can cost up to $2500-$4700.
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- Conventional braces
They are charged per case. An estimated price can range between $3500-$8000.
Silver, gold and ceramic braces may cost different depending on the dentist and your area.
- Lingual Braces
Lingual braces cost $6000 to $13000. They cost twice as much as the conventional braces mainly due to the prices of material and lab services that involve this procedure.
- Orthodontic Retainers
The several types of retainers cost different. The costs are per retainer (upper or lower). Getting a set of them will cost twice
- Hawley retainer
It can cost from $150 to $340.
- Permanent retainer
Its price ranges from $225 to $550. It is also charged per retainer.
- Essex orthodontics retainer
It costs $100 to $285 per retainer.
- Charges for basic dental procedures
- Dental Fillings
- Composite filling for front teeth might cost $115-$182 with the lower range referring to smaller cities and higher range to the busy metropolitan city.
- Composite referring to back teeth might cost $163-$263 with the lower range referring to smaller cities and higher range to the busy metropolitan city.
- Dental Amalgam fillings might cost $107-$159 with the lower range referring to smaller cities and higher range to the busy metropolitan city.
- Root canal treatment
Different prices are charged for distinct types of teeth.
- For anterior tooth which includes incisor and canine tooth
Price: $585 to $1150
- For premolar including bicuspid tooth
Price: $670 to $1250
- For posterior tooth that is the molar
Price: $820 to $1600
- Oral surgery
- Simple tooth extraction
You might be charged between $110 to $220 for simple tooth extraction.
- Surgical tooth extraction
On the other hand, the surgical tooth extraction costs between $185 to $370.
- Simple tooth extraction of baby tooth
For baby tooth, the price can be as lower as $53 to $98.
- Wisdom tooth extraction
- Soft tissue
Price: $225 to $400
- Partial bony impaction
Price: $275 to $450.
- Simple extraction
Price: $110 to $220
- Sedation
It is charged per visits or per sessions. If the patient chooses for the administration of a type of sedation during their treatment they will be charged some extra fee.
- For administration of nitrous oxide
Price: $40 to $90
- For administration of intravenous sedation
Price: $250 to $400.
- Alveoloplasty
It is the procedure of jawbone recontouring. An estimate cannot be given for this procures because it merely depends on the condition of the patient.
- The percentage of the jawbone that has been treated.
- When was the procedure performed that is either with some tooth extraction processor it was performed as an individual process.
- Preventive dentistry
- Dental sealants
The fee range is per tooth. More the teeth treated more will be the cost. Typically, a tooth will cost around $37 to $62.
- Sports mouth guards
They cost per appliance which means upper or lower teeth.
- Custom mouth guards
Price: $100 to $300
- Stock mouth guards
Price: $1 to $15
- Mouth-formed guards
These are the most sports guards. Almost 90% of all players use them.
Price: $3 to $40
There are many other procedures that are carried out in the field of dentistry, only some of them have been mentioned here.
Author Bio: Emma Alex has been practicing dentistry for 5 years. She says that keeping your teeth healthy by means of natural remedies is as essential as visiting your dentist regularly. Currently, she’s working with Dental Dorks which offers detailed dental hygiene related product.