Health & Wellness, Texas

Dentist Visit cost in Houston, TX

A typical Dentist Visit figure in Houston is about $195 per routine exam with cleaning and X-rays, about 4% below the national figure of $203.

Typical cost

Typical in Houston

$195

per routine exam with cleaning and X-rays

Fair price range: $48 to $336

On the low end
$48
On the high end
$336

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Houston. 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
Houston, TX$195
$48 to $336
National typical$203
$50 to $350
Fort Worth, TX$195
$48 to $336
Arlington, TX$191
$47 to $329
Denton, TX$191
$47 to $329
Fresno, CA$195
$48 to $336
Glendale, AZ$195
$48 to $336

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Questions people ask

Dentist Visit in Houston: what does it cost?

In Houston, TX, Dentist Visit typically costs about $195 per routine exam with cleaning and X-rays, with most prices between $48 and $336.

Why is Houston lower than the national price?

Prices in Houston run about 4% 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.