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Dentist Visit cost in Des Moines, IA

A typical Dentist Visit figure in Des Moines is about $183 per routine exam with cleaning and X-rays, about 10% below the national figure of $203.

Typical cost

Typical in Des Moines

$183

per routine exam with cleaning and X-rays

Fair price range: $45 to $315

On the low end
$45
On the high end
$315

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Des Moines. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 5.0%past year

Up 24.7%over five years

How prices for dental services have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Dental services, CUUR0000SEMC02), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. X-rays included
  2. Insurance coverage
  3. Dentist experience
  4. Location
  5. Specialist referral

Ways to pay less

  1. Use dental schools
  2. Get preventive care
  3. Compare insurance plans
  4. Ask about payment plans
  5. Use discount dental plans

Dentist Visit in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Des Moines, IA$183
$45 to $315
National typical$203
$50 to $350
Cedar Rapids, IA$175
$43 to $301
Albuquerque, NM$183
$45 to $315
Columbia, SC$183
$45 to $315
Greensboro, NC$183
$45 to $315
Huntsville, AL$183
$45 to $315

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Questions people ask

Dentist Visit in Des Moines: what does it cost?

In Des Moines, IA, Dentist Visit typically costs about $183 per routine exam with cleaning and X-rays, with most prices between $45 and $315.

Why is Des Moines lower than the national price?

Prices in Des Moines run about 10% below the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.