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31 procedures · 2026 prices · Free estimator

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Typical prices for 31 common procedures, what insurance really pays, and practical ways to pay less, plus free help finding an affordable dentist near you.

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$800-$2,500

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What dental work costs in 2026

Typical U.S. prices without insurance. Tap any procedure for insurance costs and ways to save.

All 31 procedures

Preventive care

Dental cleaning$75-$200Dental exam and X-rays$50-$350Fluoride treatment and sealants$20-$60

Gum care

Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing)$150-$350Gum graft$600-$3,000Gum contouring (gingivectomy)$50-$350

Restorations

Cavity filling$100-$450Dental crown$800-$2,500Root canal$700-$2,000Apicoectomy$862-$1,962Inlays and onlays$250-$1,500Chipped tooth repair$142-$3,254

Oral surgery

Tooth extraction$100-$600Wisdom teeth removal$300-$3,000Dental bone graft$549-$5,148Frenectomy$600-$1,580

Tooth replacement

Dental implant$3,000-$6,000Dental bridge$1,500-$5,000Dentures$1,000-$3,000All-on-4 implants$15,000-$30,000Partial dentures$300-$2,500Implant-supported dentures$5,000-$15,000

Cosmetic

Veneers$1,000-$2,500Teeth whitening$300-$1,000Dental bonding$100-$600

Orthodontics

Braces$3,000-$7,000Invisalign and clear aligners$3,000-$8,000Retainers$181-$344

Other

Night guard$300-$800Emergency dental visit$100-$350TMJ treatment$18-$5,000

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How dental insurance usually pays

  1. Preventive: 100%Cleanings, exams and X-rays, often free twice a year.
  2. Basic: about 80%Fillings, extractions and some root canals, after a deductible.
  3. Major: about 50%Crowns, bridges, dentures and implants, and waiting periods apply.
  4. Annual maximumMost plans stop paying at $1,000-$2,000 a year. Plan big work around it.

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