How much does dental work cost in New Jersey?
New Jersey dental fees run about 13% above the national average — the NYC commuter belt (Bergen, Hudson, Essex) prices similarly to Manhattan, while South Jersey and the Pine Barrens run noticeably lower.
| Procedure | Typical range | State average |
|---|---|---|
| Preventive | ||
| Dental Cleaning | $113–$298 | $175 |
| Dental Exam | $73–$186 | $113 |
| Dental Sealants | $62–$158 | $90 |
| Emergency Dental Exam | $79–$208 | $124 |
| Mouth Guard / Sports Guard | $338–$890 | $518 |
| Diagnostics | ||
| Dental X-Rays | $141–$377 | $220 |
| Restorative | ||
| Cavity Filling | $191–$507 | $293 |
| Composite Filling | $191–$507 | $293 |
| Dental Bridge | $3,389–$8,895 | $5,202 |
| Dental Crown | $1,143–$3,006 | $1,757 |
| Inlay / Onlay | $715–$1,875 | $1,098 |
| Night Guard | $484–$1,267 | $738 |
| Same-Day Crowns (CEREC) | $1,132–$2,961 | $1,734 |
| Cosmetic | ||
| Cosmetic Dentistry | $1,880–$4,943 | $2,888 |
| Dental Veneers | $1,047–$2,747 | $1,605 |
| Smile Makeover | $9,042–$23,714 | $13,872 |
| Teeth Whitening | $445–$1,165 | $681 |
| Tooth Bonding | $242–$631 | $372 |
| Endodontics | ||
| Apicoectomy | $980–$2,567 | $1,503 |
| Root Canal | $771–$2,027 | $1,182 |
| Periodontics | ||
| Crown Lengthening | $1,132–$2,961 | $1,734 |
| Deep Cleaning | $248–$642 | $377 |
| Gum Grafting | $676–$1,768 | $1,036 |
| Periodontal Treatment | $338–$890 | $518 |
| Oral Surgery | ||
| Bone Graft (Dental) | $766–$2,016 | $1,177 |
| Frenectomy | $676–$1,779 | $1,042 |
| Sinus Lift | $1,655–$4,346 | $2,545 |
| Tooth Extraction | $191–$507 | $293 |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | $450–$1,188 | $692 |
| Orthodontics | ||
| Braces | $4,144–$10,866 | $6,356 |
| Invisalign / Clear Aligners | $3,845–$10,095 | $5,906 |
| Implants | ||
| All-on-4 Dental Implants | $16,575–$43,475 | $25,436 |
| Dental Implants | $2,258–$5,917 | $3,462 |
| Prosthodontics | ||
| Dentures | $1,531–$4,014 | $2,348 |
| Full Dentures | $1,650–$4,329 | $2,533 |
| Full Mouth Reconstruction | $22,599–$59,284 | $34,681 |
| Partial Dentures | $1,407–$3,693 | $2,162 |
| Other | ||
| Sedation Dentistry | $377–$991 | $580 |
| Sleep Apnea Oral Appliance | $1,357–$3,558 | $2,083 |
| TMJ Treatment | $1,880–$4,943 | $2,888 |
- NYC commuter belt vs. South Jersey: Bergen, Hudson, and Essex County practices price like Manhattan; Camden, Atlantic, and Cape May counties run 15–25% lower.
- Specialist concentration: Endodontists, periodontists, and oral surgeons cluster in the NYC commuter ring; rural NJ patients often travel for specialist work.
- Horizon BCBSNJ dominance: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is the largest dental network in the state; in-network PPO pricing is well below cash-pay.
- DSO chain density: NJ suburbs are heavily DSO-saturated, particularly along the Route 1 and Route 22 corridors.
- Rutgers dental school: Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (Newark) runs a patient clinic at sharply reduced fees.
NJ FamilyCare (the state's Medicaid program) covers comprehensive adult dental, expanded under the ACA — preventive, restorative, endodontic, and prosthodontic care. Provider networks are deepest in urban North Jersey and thinner in rural counties.
Private insurance in New Jersey is PPO-dominant. Horizon BCBSNJ is the largest carrier, with Delta Dental of New Jersey, Aetna, and Cigna also having strong networks. Many NJ residents carry NY-employer dental plans via the commuter workforce.
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in Newark is the state's only dental school and runs a heavily-used patient clinic with discounted fees on routine and major work.
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