Prices
Dental Care Costs in the United States and China
A side-by-side look at 2025 U.S. dental fee averages and published 2026 prices from a private dental clinic in Beijing.
Published prices show a substantial difference across several common dental treatments.
| Treatment | China | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Routine adult cleaning | About $14Published Beijing clinic price | $111 averageSurvey range: $61-$135 |
| One-surface composite filling | About $70-$191Price varies by tooth and complexity | $200-$217 averageAnterior to posterior tooth |
| Root canal treatment | About $130-$398Published treatment range | $894-$1,234 averageAnterior tooth to molar |
| Porcelain or all-ceramic crown | About $400 or $685Depends on the crown option | $1,400 averageSurvey range: $897-$1,975 |
| Dental implant | About $572-$1,789Listed as all-inclusive; varies by brand | About $4,744 combinedAverage placement, custom abutment, and crown fees combined |
About these prices
U.S. figures are 2025 averages reported by dental practices participating in a professional fee survey. The U.S. implant figure combines the survey averages for surgical placement ($2,220), a custom abutment ($955), and an abutment-supported crown ($1,569). China figures are 2026 estimates published by one private Beijing clinic, not a national average. These are not guaranteed quotes. Insurance, examinations, imaging, sedation, extraction, bone grafting, travel, accommodation, follow-up care, and complications can change the total cost.
Before choosing care, request a written treatment plan and confirm exactly what the quoted price includes.