Boston Dental Price Navigator
Know Before You Go.
Understand, verify and compare what dental treatment may actually cost — before you sit in the chair.
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OpenCost Explorer
12 treatment guides. Each one itemizes what's included and labels every fee by source.
Price ranges are typical Greater Boston area charges (NDAS Fee Report 2025, Wellesley Hills area: 40th–90th percentile) — not any one practice's price. Guides are general information awaiting review by a licensed dentist.
preventive
Exams & Cleanings
A routine visit where the dentist checks your teeth, gums and mouth, and a hygienist removes plaque and tartar that brushing cannot.
$139 – $176
Adult cleaning · area range (D1110)
restorative
Fillings
A filling repairs a tooth damaged by decay. The dentist removes the decayed area and fills the space with a tooth-colored composite or other material.
$278 – $345
One-surface back-tooth filling · area range (D2391)
endodontic
Root Canals
A root canal treats infection or inflammation inside the tooth. The dentist removes the affected pulp, disinfects the canals, and seals the tooth so it can be kept rather than extracted.
$1,574 – $1,888
Molar root canal · area range (D3330)
restorative
Crowns & Bridges
A crown is a cap that covers and protects a damaged tooth. A bridge replaces a missing tooth by anchoring to the teeth on either side.
$1,665 – $2,053
Porcelain/ceramic crown · area range (D2740)
surgical
Extractions
An extraction removes a tooth that cannot be saved or is causing problems, such as severe decay, infection, crowding, or troublesome wisdom teeth.
$292 – $374
Simple extraction · area range (D7140)
surgical
Dental Implants
An implant is a small titanium post placed in the jawbone to support a replacement tooth. It is the closest option to a natural tooth, but treatment takes several months.
$2,681 – $3,276
Implant post (surgery only) · area range (D6010)
prosthetic
Dentures
Dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth — full dentures for a whole arch, partial dentures when some natural teeth remain.
$2,642 – $3,446
Complete upper denture · area range (D5110)
orthodontic
Invisalign & Orthodontics
Orthodontic treatment gradually moves teeth into better position using clear aligners (like Invisalign) or braces. Treatment typically lasts 6–24 months.
$6,604 – $8,040
Comprehensive adult orthodontics · area range (D8090)
cosmetic
Teeth Whitening
Professional whitening lightens tooth color using peroxide gels — either in the office in about an hour, or with custom take-home trays over one to two weeks.
$415 – $679
In-office whitening (per arch) · area range (D9972)
gum care
Periodontal Treatment
Treatment for gum disease ranges from deep cleaning below the gumline (scaling and root planing) to surgery for advanced cases. The goal is to stop bone loss and keep your teeth.
$381 – $474
Deep cleaning, one quadrant · area range (D4341)
urgent
Emergency Dental Care
Urgent care for severe pain, swelling, trauma or a broken tooth. Many offices hold same-day slots; hospital emergency rooms can help with facial swelling or trauma but usually cannot treat the tooth itself.
$116 – $149
Emergency (limited) exam · area range (D0140)
children
Pediatric Dentistry
Dental care for infants, children and teens: checkups, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, fillings and habit guidance, with an approach paced for kids.
$102 – $132
Child cleaning · area range (D1120)