How much does dental work cost in Los Angeles? It depends on the office, the materials and your case. The ranges below are general estimates of typical out-of-pocket prices without insurance in large US metro areas. They are not quotes. Use them to plan, then ask any office for a written estimate.
| Procedure | General estimate |
|---|---|
| Teeth Cleaning | $90 – $250 for a routine adult cleaning; deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) roughly $200 – $450 per quadrant |
| Dental Filling | $150 – $450 per tooth-colored (composite) filling; silver (amalgam) fillings are often somewhat lower |
| Dental Crown | $1,000 – $2,500 per crown |
| Root Canal | $700 – $1,200 for a front tooth and $1,000 – $2,000 for a molar, not including the crown |
| Tooth Extraction | $150 – $450 for a simple extraction; surgical or impacted wisdom teeth roughly $250 – $850+ per tooth |
| Dental Implant | $3,000 – $6,000+ for a single implant including the abutment and crown; full-arch solutions cost substantially more |
| Invisalign / Clear Aligners | $3,500 – $8,500 for comprehensive clear aligner treatment |
| Braces | $3,500 – $8,000 for comprehensive treatment with metal braces; ceramic braces usually cost more |
| Veneers | $900 – $2,500 per porcelain veneer; composite veneers are typically less |
| Teeth Whitening | $300 – $1,000 for professional whitening (take-home trays or in-office) |
| Dentures | $1,000 – $4,000+ per arch for conventional dentures; implant-supported dentures cost considerably more |
Why prices differ
Fees reflect lab costs, materials, technology, the provider’s training and office rent, which is high in much of LA. Insurance changes what you pay through deductibles, coinsurance and annual maximums. See dental insurance basics.
Estimates were compiled by our team as general orientation and are not taken from any single source. Real patient-reported prices will be added as reviews come in.