Price Ranges Of Dental Treatment*

*Explore the examples below. It shows the situation and treatment options, pros/cons, and price ranges. The reason for price ranges is due to different insurance fee schedules, coverage percentages, deductibles, membership participation, etc.

Example #1

This patient wanted a smile makeover. It had been years since she'd seen the dentist and had a good bite, healthy gums, and no pathology.

Option #1 - Invisalign + Whitening

For movements of this type would require approximately 10-12 months.

Cost range $4,500 - $5,400.

Options #2 - Four Veneers + Whitening

Due to minor malposition of teeth porcelain veneers can correct. It will require enamel reduction to accommodate the addition of porcelain. Treatment time is 3 weeks.

Cost range $4000 - $4500.

Option #3 - Eight Veneers

Treating the upper eight teeth with veneers will allow maximum control over the final out come in regards to shade and shape. Treatment time is 3 weeks.

Cost range $8,000 - $9,000

Example #2

This patient wanted to get back on track with dental health. The treatment plan included periodontal therapy, a crown, two fillings.

Cost range: $2,400 - $3,000

Example # 3

This patient came in with old crowns on her front two teeth that were breaking. She also wanted to replace the missing molar on the lower left.

Option #1 - Do Nothing

The condition of this patient did not present immediate need for treatment. The broken crown was not visible in her smile, no decay, no discomforft.

Option #2 - Replace the broken crowns

This simple procedure includes removing the front two crowns and replacing them with new ones made of a stronger material.

Cost range: $2,000 - $2,500

Option #3 - Fix the front and back right.

Same as option #2, plus an implant and upper crown.

Cost range: $7,000 - $8,500

Example # 4

Tetracycline stained teeth will not whiten with bleaching treatment. This patient can mask the dark color of her teeth with porcelain.

Option #1 - Do nothing

Do nothing. The teeth are healthy so leaving them as they are is an option.

Cost $0

Option #2 - Treat upper 8 with porcelain.

Seven of the teeth are natural, one of the teeth is an implant. The implant adds a level of complexity to this case. If only treating the uppers and not the lowers there will be a two-tone look in her smile.

Cost range: $8,500 - 9,500

Option #3 - Treat upper 8 and lower 8 with porclain.

This option is the full smile makeover with no two-tone levels of brightness.

Cost range: $17,500 - $19,000

Example # 5

The best approach for this patient is to fix his existing teeth and then replace missing teeth. There are several ways to mix and match his options. The ones listed below show a range

Option #1

Fix the worn enamel on the biting edges of the front teeth, treat the dead canine tooth with a root canal and bleach it. Secure the cracking teeth with crowns.

Cost range: $6,000 - $6,500

Option #2

Includes option #1 plus replacing missing teeth with implants.