Maryland Dental Costs — State Averages

Average dental costs across Maryland

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Procedure	Typical range	State average
Preventive
Dental Cleaning	$106–$282	$165
Dental Exam	$69–$176	$106
Dental Sealants	$59–$149	$85
Emergency Dental Exam	$75–$197	$117
Mouth Guard / Sports Guard	$320–$841	$490
Diagnostics
Dental X-Rays	$133–$357	$208
Restorative
Cavity Filling	$181–$479	$277
Composite Filling	$181–$479	$277
Dental Bridge	$3,206–$8,414	$4,920
Dental Crown	$1,081–$2,844	$1,661
Inlay / Onlay	$676–$1,773	$1,038
Night Guard	$458–$1,198	$698
Same-Day Crowns (CEREC)	$1,070–$2,801	$1,640
Cosmetic
Cosmetic Dentistry	$1,779–$4,675	$2,732
Dental Veneers	$990–$2,599	$1,518
Smile Makeover	$8,552–$22,429	$13,121
Teeth Whitening	$421–$1,102	$644
Tooth Bonding	$229–$596	$351
Endodontics
Apicoectomy	$927–$2,428	$1,422
Root Canal	$730–$1,917	$1,118
Periodontics
Crown Lengthening	$1,070–$2,801	$1,640
Deep Cleaning	$234–$607	$357
Gum Grafting	$639–$1,672	$980
Periodontal Treatment	$320–$841	$490
Oral Surgery
Bone Graft (Dental)	$724–$1,906	$1,113
Frenectomy	$639–$1,683	$985
Sinus Lift	$1,566–$4,111	$2,407
Tooth Extraction	$181–$479	$277
Wisdom Teeth Removal	$426–$1,124	$655
Orthodontics
Braces	$3,919–$10,277	$6,012
Invisalign / Clear Aligners	$3,637–$9,548	$5,586
Implants
All-on-4 Dental Implants	$15,677–$41,120	$24,058
Dental Implants	$2,135–$5,597	$3,275
Prosthodontics
Dentures	$1,448–$3,797	$2,221
Full Dentures	$1,560–$4,095	$2,396
Full Mouth Reconstruction	$21,375–$56,072	$32,802
Partial Dentures	$1,331–$3,493	$2,045
Other
Sedation Dentistry	$357–$937	$548
Sleep Apnea Oral Appliance	$1,283–$3,365	$1,970
TMJ Treatment	$1,779–$4,675	$2,732

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Coverage in Maryland

Why prices vary in Maryland

DC suburbs vs. rest of state: Montgomery, Prince George's, and Howard County practices price like DC suburbs (10–15% above the national norm); Baltimore, Annapolis, and Eastern Shore counties run closer to or below the national average.
Maryland School of Dentistry: The University of Maryland School of Dentistry (Baltimore) is the oldest dental school in the world (founded 1840) and runs an extensive patient clinic.
CareFirst BCBS dominance: CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield is the largest dental network in Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia.
Federal-employee plan footprint: Like NoVA, Maryland's DC-suburb workforce carries an unusually high share of FEDVIP dental coverage.
Specialist concentration: Endodontists, oral surgeons, and prosthodontists cluster in Baltimore and the DC suburbs.

Dental insurance & Medicaid in Maryland

Maryland Medicaid expanded adult dental in 2023, adding a comprehensive benefit for adults — preventive, restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic. Coverage is now among the most generous in the mid-Atlantic. Provider networks are strongest in Baltimore and the DC suburbs.

Private insurance in Maryland is PPO-dominant. CareFirst BCBS is the dominant carrier across Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia. FEDVIP is unusually well-utilized in the DC suburbs given the federal-worker population.

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore is the oldest dental school in the world (founded 1840) and runs one of the largest patient clinics on the East Coast.

Frequently asked questions about Maryland dental costs

Does Maryland Medicaid cover dental for adults?

Yes — Maryland expanded adult dental in 2023 and now covers comprehensive adult dental, including preventive, restorative, endodontic, and prosthodontic care. Coverage is among the most generous in the mid-Atlantic.

Why are dental costs in Bethesda and Chevy Chase so high?

Montgomery County and the inner DC suburbs serve a high-income, federal-worker, and lobby-industry patient base, with high real estate and payroll costs. Pricing is 10–15% above the national norm, materially above Baltimore for the same procedure.

Can I get cheaper dental work at University of Maryland?

Yes. The University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore runs the oldest dental school clinic in the world (founded 1840). Supervised students perform routine and advanced procedures at 30–60% below private-practice fees. Wait times are longer; appointments take more time.

Does FEDVIP cover dental well in Maryland?

Yes — FEDVIP plans through MetLife, Delta, GEHA, and others carry rich PPO networks with negotiated fees well below cash-pay. If you're a federal employee or retiree in the DC suburbs, FEDVIP is almost always the right move.

Is CareFirst the best dental insurance for Maryland residents?

CareFirst BCBS has the largest dental network in Maryland and serves the broader DC region. Compare annual maximums, deductibles, and procedure-class coverage rather than network size alone.

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