Brooklyn has more dental offices than any other borough, from Bay Ridge and Bensonhurst to Park Slope and Williamsburg, and that competition shows up in prices. The calculator above is set to Brooklyn. Add the treatments you need and choose your coverage to see what you'll actually pay.
Brooklyn dental price list (2026)
| Procedure | Brooklyn price | Manhattan, for comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Exam + X-rays | $150–$350 | $200–$450 |
| Adult cleaning | $110–$220 | $150–$300 |
| Deep cleaning (per quadrant) | $250–$400 | $300–$500 |
| Tooth-colored filling | $180–$350 | $250–$450 |
| Root canal, front tooth | $900–$1,400 | $1,100–$1,600 |
| Root canal, molar | $1,300–$2,000 | $1,600–$2,200 |
| Porcelain / zirconia crown | $1,200–$2,100 | $1,600–$2,500 |
| Simple extraction | $150–$300 | $200–$400 |
| Wisdom tooth / surgical extraction | $350–$750 | $450–$900 |
| Single implant with crown | $3,800–$5,500 | $4,800–$6,500 |
| In-office whitening | $400–$750 | $600–$1,000 |
Prices vary across Brooklyn
Prices tend to be highest in brownstone Brooklyn and the waterfront neighborhoods, such as Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Park Slope and Williamsburg, where rents are closer to Manhattan. Southern and eastern neighborhoods, such as Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Sheepshead Bay and Flatbush, often have lower fees and more practices offering membership plans. The difference for the same crown can be several hundred dollars, so compare two or three quotes for larger work.
In-house membership plans
Many Brooklyn practices sell their own membership plans, typically around $300–$450 a year. They usually cover two cleanings, two exams and routine X-rays, plus 15–20% off other treatment. If you don't have insurance and mainly need preventive care, a plan like this often costs less than an individual dental insurance policy, with no waiting periods or annual maximum.
Insurance in Brooklyn
Most PPO plans follow the 100/80/50 pattern: preventive care at 100%, fillings and often root canals at 80%, and crowns and implants at 50%, up to an annual maximum of usually $1,000–$2,000. A molar root canal plus crown can use up most of that maximum, so ask for a pre-treatment estimate and consider spreading major work across two plan years.
Low-cost options
- Medicaid: New York Medicaid covers adult dental care, including cleanings, fillings, root canals and many crowns.
- NYC Health + Hospitals: public hospital dental clinics offer sliding-scale fees based on income.
- Community health centers: federally qualified health centers in Brooklyn charge based on income.
- Dental schools: NYU and Columbia clinics in Manhattan charge roughly half of private prices, worth the trip for big treatment plans.
Need more detail on a specific treatment? See our guides to root canal costs, dental implant costs, Invisalign and dental costs across NYC.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a teeth cleaning in Brooklyn?
An adult cleaning usually costs $110–$220 in Brooklyn without insurance, or $260–$570 with an exam and X-rays. A deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) costs about $250–$400 per quadrant.
How much is a root canal in Brooklyn?
About $900–$1,400 for a front tooth and $1,300–$2,000 for a molar at a general dentist. Endodontists usually charge 15–30% more, and most back teeth also need a crown afterward.
How much is a dental crown in Brooklyn?
Porcelain or zirconia crowns typically cost $1,200–$2,100 per tooth in Brooklyn before insurance.
How much are dental implants in Brooklyn?
A single implant with abutment and crown costs about $3,800–$5,500 in Brooklyn. Extractions and bone grafts are extra.
Why are dentists cheaper in Brooklyn than Manhattan?
Lower rent and more competition. Brooklyn has a large number of dental practices, many offering in-house membership plans and cash discounts, which keeps prices about 10–20% below Manhattan.
Where can I find affordable dental care in Brooklyn?
Options include practices with in-house membership plans, dental savings plans, NYC Health + Hospitals sites with sliding-scale fees, federally qualified health centers, and Medicaid, which covers adult dental care in New York.
Sources & methodology
Prices are compiled from published provider price lists, government fee schedules and quotes, then adjusted for 2026. See how we price.