Dental Procedure Prices

CDT (Current Dental Terminology) codes are standardized codes used to describe dental procedures for billing purposes. They always start with "D" followed by 4 digits. For example, D1110 is an adult teeth cleaning and D2740 is a porcelain crown.

Dental prices vary based on geographic location, practice type (private vs. chain), overhead costs, dentist experience, and whether you have insurance. A crown can cost $600 at one office and $1,800 at another in the same city.

FairHealth is a national, independent nonprofit that collects and analyzes claims data. Their 50th and 80th percentile benchmarks represent what dentists typically charge in a given area and are often used as reference points for out-of-network reimbursement.

Your dental bill or insurance explanation of benefits (EOB) should list CDT codes next to each procedure. If you cannot find them, ask your dentist office for an itemized bill with CDT codes included.

Typically, dental school clinics and FQHC community health centers have the lowest prices, followed by Medicaid rates if you are eligible. This lookup compares those against private practice cash prices, discount plan estimates, and FairHealth benchmarks. Prices for treatment abroad are covered separately on our dental tourism page.

No. All prices shown are estimates based on available data. Actual prices vary by provider, location, and individual circumstances. Always verify prices directly with the dental provider before scheduling.