DENTAL COST INTELLIGENCE FROM PEARL
How much does dental work cost in Vermont?
Vermont dental fees track close to the national average — Burlington anchors the state's pricing, with rural Vermont running modestly lower.
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| Procedure | Typical range | State average |
|---|---|---|
| Preventive | ||
| Dental Cleaning | $100–$264 | $154 |
| Dental Exam | $65–$164 | $100 |
| Dental Sealants | $55–$139 | $80 |
| Emergency Dental Exam | $70–$184 | $109 |
| Mouth Guard / Sports Guard | $298–$786 | $458 |
| Diagnostics | ||
| Dental X-Rays | $124–$333 | $194 |
| Restorative | ||
| Cavity Filling | $169–$448 | $259 |
| Composite Filling | $169–$448 | $259 |
| Dental Bridge | $2,995–$7,860 | $4,597 |
| Dental Crown | $1,010–$2,657 | $1,552 |
| Inlay / Onlay | $632–$1,657 | $970 |
| Night Guard | $428–$1,119 | $652 |
| Same-Day Crowns (CEREC) | $1,000–$2,617 | $1,532 |
| Cosmetic | ||
| Cosmetic Dentistry | $1,662–$4,368 | $2,552 |
| Dental Veneers | $925–$2,428 | $1,418 |
| Smile Makeover | $7,990–$20,955 | $12,258 |
| Teeth Whitening | $393–$1,030 | $602 |
| Tooth Bonding | $214–$557 | $328 |
| Endodontics | ||
| Apicoectomy | $866–$2,269 | $1,328 |
| Root Canal | $682–$1,791 | $1,045 |
| Periodontics | ||
| Crown Lengthening | $1,000–$2,617 | $1,532 |
| Deep Cleaning | $219–$567 | $333 |
| Gum Grafting | $597–$1,562 | $915 |
| Periodontal Treatment | $298–$786 | $458 |
| Oral Surgery | ||
| Bone Graft (Dental) | $677–$1,781 | $1,040 |
| Frenectomy | $597–$1,572 | $920 |
| Sinus Lift | $1,463–$3,841 | $2,249 |
| Tooth Extraction | $169–$448 | $259 |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | $398–$1,050 | $612 |
| Orthodontics | ||
| Braces | $3,662–$9,602 | $5,617 |
| Invisalign / Clear Aligners | $3,398–$8,920 | $5,219 |
| Implants | ||
| All-on-4 Dental Implants | $14,646–$38,417 | $22,477 |
| Dental Implants | $1,995–$5,229 | $3,060 |
| Prosthodontics | ||
| Dentures | $1,353–$3,547 | $2,075 |
| Full Dentures | $1,458–$3,826 | $2,239 |
| Full Mouth Reconstruction | $19,970–$52,387 | $30,646 |
| Partial Dentures | $1,244–$3,264 | $1,910 |
| Other | ||
| Sedation Dentistry | $333–$876 | $512 |
| Sleep Apnea Oral Appliance | $1,199–$3,144 | $1,841 |
| TMJ Treatment | $1,662–$4,368 | $2,552 |
- Burlington vs. rest of state: Burlington and Chittenden County price near the national norm; Montpelier, Brattleboro, and rural Vermont run 5–10% lower.
- No dental school: Vermont has no in-state DDS program. Vermont residents typically attend Tufts, BU, or Harvard (Boston), or McGill (Montreal, with regional licensing pathways).
- BCBS Vermont and Delta Dental: The two dominant in-state PPO carriers.
- Cross-border dynamics: Some northern Vermont residents see Quebec providers (Montreal, Sherbrooke) for major work; reciprocal-licensing constraints limit but don't preclude this.
- Green Mountain Care framework: Vermont's all-payer health-care model includes dental as part of the integrated public-health framework.
Vermont Medicaid covers comprehensive adult dental — preventive, restorative, endodontic, and prosthodontic care. Coverage is among the more generous in northern New England, with Vermont's Green Mountain Care framework integrating dental into broader public-health delivery.
Private insurance in Vermont is PPO-dominant. BCBS Vermont and Delta Dental of Vermont are the two largest carriers.
No in-state dental school — Vermont residents typically attend Tufts, BU, or Harvard (Boston) for dental school.
Does Vermont Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Yes — Vermont Medicaid covers comprehensive adult dental, including preventive, restorative, endodontic, and prosthodontic care. Coverage is among the more generous in northern New England.
Does Vermont have a dental school?
No — Vermont has no in-state DDS program. Vermont residents typically attend Tufts, BU, or Harvard (Boston) for dental school. Some pursue training at McGill (Montreal); reciprocal-licensing constraints apply for practice in the US.
Are Burlington dental costs higher than rural Vermont?
Yes — Burlington and Chittenden County price near the national norm, supported by the University of Vermont Medical Center and a higher-income patient base. Montpelier, Brattleboro, and rural Vermont run 5–10% lower.
Can Vermonters cross into Quebec for dental work?
Some northern Vermont residents see Quebec providers (Montreal, Sherbrooke) for major work — pricing is competitive and the provincial healthcare system covers some dental for Quebec residents only. Cross-border follow-up care is harder, and US insurance usually doesn't cover Quebec providers.
What is Vermont's Green Mountain Care?
Green Mountain Care is Vermont's all-payer health-care framework, which integrates Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial coverage under a unified payment model. It includes dental as part of the broader public-health delivery system.
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