2026 PRICE GUIDE

What should dental care cost?

Use these national ranges as a starting point. Prices vary by city, tooth, material, and complexity.

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Typical price ranges

01

Cleaning / Limpieza

WITH INSURANCE$0–$50

WITHOUT INSURANCE$75–$200

DENTAL SCHOOL$25–$75

Watch for: Deep cleaning recommended without measurements at your first visit.

02

X-rays / Radiografías

WITH INSURANCE$0–$75

WITHOUT INSURANCE$40–$250

DENTAL SCHOOLMuch less

Watch for: A full series is charged although you have recent images.

03

Composite filling / Empaste

WITH INSURANCE$30–$70

WITHOUT INSURANCE$150–$350 per surface

DENTAL SCHOOL50–70% less

Watch for: A tiny cavity suddenly becomes several large fillings.

04

Deep cleaning / Limpieza profunda

WITH INSURANCE50–80% covered

WITHOUT INSURANCE$600–$1,400 full mouth

DENTAL SCHOOL50–70% less

Watch for: Recommended without pocket measurements or X-rays.

05

Root canal / Endodoncia

WITH INSURANCE$200–$900

WITHOUT INSURANCE$700–$1,500 by tooth

DENTAL SCHOOL50–70% less

Watch for: The crown is not mentioned; it can add $800–$2,500.

06

Extraction / Extracción

WITH INSURANCE70–80% covered

WITHOUT INSURANCE$75–$800 by type

DENTAL SCHOOL50–70% less

Watch for: A simple extraction is billed as surgical without explanation.

07

Crown / Corona

WITH INSURANCE$400–$900

WITHOUT INSURANCE$800–$2,500 by material

DENTAL SCHOOL$400–$800

Watch for: A crown is called urgent for a tooth not shown on the X-ray.