You've Been Warned: Dental Implant Costs Are Highest In These US States

As per healthcare payment solution provider Credee, a full mouth dental implant will incur an average cost of $15,000 to $35,000 per arch in 2026. This doesn't include the cost of pre- and post-operative procedures, which raise these amounts to anywhere from $60,000 to $90,000. Out of all the sneaky factors that can drive up the cost of dental implants, the location of your procedure is one of the most controllable factors. The cost of dental implants are highest in several states, specifically Maine, New York, Connecticut, Oregon, Rhode Island, Maryland, the District of Columbia, California, Massachusetts, Alaska, and Hawaii. 

If you live in any of these locations you should consider whether it's cheaper to explore out of state options, especially since most basic insurance plans don't cover the major costs of dental implants — although some pre-op costs could be covered. According to a CareCredit study, 92% of people surveyed claimed the cost of a dental procedure would cause them to postpone seeking a visit for general dental care, while 83% would hold off on an emergency procedure based on cost. With companies offering loans toward dental implants — in Credee's case, without a credit check — and a 2022 KFF survey finding 41% of adults reported medical debt in 2022, avoiding higher costs is good financial sense.  

According to Smile Solutions of Maine, the average cost of full mouth dental implants in Maine is $20,000 to $30,000 per arch. The addition of other treatments or procedures related to the dental implants will drive the costs higher. Should you require bone grafting or a sinus lift, for instance, that can add $5,500 to $7,000 to your total dentist's bill. You should also expect to pay $3,500–$5,000 per crown and implant. When compared to other locations such as Houston, Texas where a full mouth dental implant will cost you a few thousand less per arch, this procedure in Maine represents a higher cost to swallow. What's more is this doesn't even include hidden costs like pre-procedure scans and lab testing, consultations with a dentist, prosthetics, or even the anesthesia used to put you under during the procedure. 

While Medicare covers dental expenses for things related to heart, cancer, or dialysis treatments and major oral infections, even then, Medicare will only cover these dental procedures in rare instances. These kinds of hefty surprise costs are why having a Health Savings Account (HSA) can save you some money, with the ability to cover anesthesia and medically necessary and approved procedures, that may even include dental implants.   

Full mouth dental implants cost an average of $25,000 to over $60,000 in New York State, as per Hudson Valley Dental Medicine. At an estimated $25,000 to $35,000 per arch, it's understandable to be shocked to receive a bill for upwards of $60,000 or more which already places New York on the more expensive regions for full mouth dental implants. 

There are a few reasons for the premium cost of dental implants in New York, one which is the quality of experience and expertise. According to a 2022 study by the Center for Health Workforce Studies (CHWS), 56% of dentists were trained in a residency program, with 80% of working dentists having worked at private dental clinics, and 76% having experience as general dentists. Second, the same reasons why living in New York with an average income typically makes you lower class apply with higher dental costs. The cost of operating a business can be higher, and as with anything else, this gets passed on to the patient. State-of-the-art patient care also comes with its own cost, and if your dentist is using the latest technology to perform procedures like dental implants, you can expect to pay for that, too. In 2024, the CHWS found that one in six New Yorkers couldn't afford dental care for a reason.  

According to Modern Dentistry of New England, the median cost of dental implants in Connecticut is $4,500 per tooth, and can rise to a high of $6,000. As per the office of Dr. Jason J. Augustine, the average full arch fixed bridge procedure requires six to eight implants per upper and lower arch. That's 12 to 16 implants at a cost of $4,500 to $6,000 per tooth, representing a median of $54,000 to $72,000, with a high end cost of $96,000.

In 2025, a number of community health centers in Connecticut stopped or limited the amount of dental services they provided community members due to the lower reimbursement available through Medicaid. A 2022 study by Healthcare Value Hub shows that the cost of dental care caused 21% of residents in the state to forgo a visit to the dentist, with 51% concerned that they won't be able to afford dental care in the state at all in the near future. This was impacted by race and, unsurprisingly, income. That said, as per a January 2026 WalletHub study, Connecticut is the fourth best state in the U.S. for dental health, but with one caveat — you have to be able to afford it. 

The average cost of full mouth dental implants in Oregon can range from $34,000 to as high as $90,000, according to Dougherty Laybourn Menashe Dental. That latter number is closer to the high end cost for the procedure, and doesn't include tooth extractions, bone graft, repeat appointments, nor the additional cost incurred by no coverage for any of it. Even the materials you choose, typically zirconia or titanium, can further raise the cost of your dental implants. Also, if you haven't been paying attention to your oral health, this neglect could also cost you since a dentist may determine your need other treatments before they can even move forward with the implants.

When you think about the importance of having an emergency savings fund and how much you should save, it's safe to say you may not be thinking about dental implants. As per Willamette Week, a survey conducted by the Oregon Health Authority found that 55% to 70% of dentists in the state don't accept Medicaid. This has basically made the financial burden of a procedure like dental implants, and specifically an up to $90,000 procedure like a full mouth dental implant, an impossible mountain to climb for poorer residents of the state who tend to live in rural areas. 

Payment solutions software company, Denafits, found that the average cost of full mouth dental implants in Rhode Island in 2026 starts at a cost of $60,000, and can rise to $90,000, with the cost per tooth ranging anywhere from $3,000 to as high as $7,000. Again, this the basic starting range, with implants constructed from materials like zygomatic or zirconia adding anywhere from $5,000 to $7,000 per implant. Comparing the cost of implants in Rhode Island to other regions like Birmingham, Alabama, where the cost of an implant per tooth ranges from $2,000 to $4,000, demonstrates the wide difference in affordability just based on location.

The high cost of dental care has been an issue the state is trying to address, according to The Public's Radio. In 2025, Rhode Island's Attorney General initiated a plan that would redirect $10 million from an $11 million settlement with a construction company toward a dental fund for over 500 children in the state. Two Republican state representatives challenged the move, claiming the use of settlement funds for the purpose of subsidizing dental care for children from low income families was illegal. 

The average cost of full mouth dental implants in Maryland can start at $25,000, according to Maryland Holistic Dentist, which doesn't seem so bad by comparison to other states on this list. Unfortunately, that's only half the story, since it's just as likely to cost you as much as $75,000 for the procedure. The lower cost, as in the case of the previously mentioned implant costs, comes with cheaper materials like plastic, which are snap-ons. The problem with the $25,000 option is the lower quality. Unlike the higher grade implants that can typically last up to 25 years, the lower grade implants require more maintenance, as they are more likely to stain and smell bad over time.

For many low income families, once again, the cost of dental care in Maryland is a major barrier to quality dental care, according to data released in January 2026 by UnitedForAlice, a United Way affiliated study. The "dental divide" has a large swath of the population who fall under the Alice (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) threshold avoiding visits to the dentist. These individuals account for 39% of Maryland households, with 34% of households surveyed admitting to forgoing dental care in the last year due to the high cost. 

As per Oral Surgery DC, the cost of a single tooth implant in the District of Columbia, can cost as much as $6,000, with full mouth dental implants costing potentially 10 times as much at $60,000. Again, this just represents a starting point for your costs, with add-ons costing significantly more. While dental insurance is often one of those insurance products that most people believe is a waste of money, if they cover even half the additional costs of your dental implants, it may be worth considering. For instance, in the District of Columbia, according to Oral Surgery DC, the cost of an abutment and crown placing for your dental implant can cost up to $3,000, while bone grafts and the cost of implanting metal posts into your mouth for a successful implant can tack on another $3,000 to your total bill. Add a CT scan to that amount for another potential $1,000 and you have a very costly procedure.

While community health centers used to be the antidote to being priced out of quality dental care like dental implants, thanks to new Medicaid regulations related to employment, according to The Seattle Times opinion piece, the Health Care Authority estimated some 187,000 Washington, D.C. residents would lose any coverage, not including an additional 80,000 residents who may lose coverage thanks to the Washington Health Benefit Exchange losing $285 million in federal premiums.  

The average cost of full mouth dental implants in California is $40,945, according to Credee. While that provides a state average, the state also consistently makes lists like states with the highest cost of living or most expensive places to live, and are a few reasons why retirees regret moving to California. As per Magnolia Dentistry, in metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, the cost for full mouth dental implants can skyrocket to up to $70,000, while in Burbank, you'll do a little, but not much better, at an average that can reach financial heights of $64,000. In the delicate tightrope walk of overhead cost versus competitive pricing in California, the cost of things like dental office space, lab fees, and staffing take precedence over lower prices.

As per EdSource, California Governor Gavin Newsom tabled a $144 million cut to Medi-Cal Dental funding for kids. That's in a state where, as per the Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health, had among the top three worst dental care outcomes for children between 2020 and 2021 with over 1.2 million children experiencing cavities or tooth decay. As per the California Dental Association (CDA), 49% of dentists surveyed in California would unenroll in the program and 30% said they would stop seeing patients enrolled in the program. This points to the cost of dental procedures, like implants, not getting any cheaper in the future. 

As per Credee, the average cost of full mouth dental implants in Massachusetts is $41,730. Massachusetts-based Foreon Dental & Implant Studio says that multiple factors can influence that amount to go even higher. The average person doesn't think about how their bone density and condition of their gums can necessitate other procedures, like bone grafting, that will automatically raise their costs by 30% to 50%. 

Also, what your dental implants are made of will raise your costs anywhere from $500 to $1,500 per implant. If the procedure requires particularly complex removals, then the dentist could charge you an extra $200 to $800 for the trouble. If you need a sinus lift to complete the procedure, that's potentially an extra $1,500 to $3,000 tacked on to the original amount. The implant crowns used make up, typically, 40-60% of the total cost of the dental implants, costing anywhere from $1,200 to $3,500 per crown. That doesn't include the cost of lab fees related to scanning and X-rays at $100 to $500 a pop. Even the cost of putting you under before the surgery may cause you to lose sleep, with a bill that includes anywhere from $200 to $800 for anesthesia. 

The average cost of full mouth dental implants in Alaska is $38,950, according to Credee. As shown previously, this high cost for dental implants only tells part of the story. As per the United States Census Bureau, in 2025, the population of Alaska was 737,270, while the last recorded census in 2024 shows 289,600 of those people live in Anchorage. In Anchorage, bty DENTAL states that the average cost of full mouth dental implants is $45,000. So while the state average is high, the average in a heavily populated region like Anchorage is even higher.

As with everywhere else, how many teeth are affected, the cost of additional procedures, lab work, staffing, and materials all impact the cost from there. That said, certain procedures cost more than in other places. For example, Foreon Dental & Implant Studio says that bone grafts in Massachusetts cost an average $500 to $3,000. In Anchorage, Alaska, you could pay up to $4,000 for the same procedure. While a sinus lift in Massachusetts will average between $1,500 to $3,000, you could pay as much as $3,600 per side in Alaska. X-rays and scans average between $250 to $700 in Anchorage. You'll pay even more while you sleep, since IV sedation costs $325 for the first 15 minutes, and then $300 every 15 minutes after that. If you're curious, the average full mouth dental implant surgery can take anywhere from two to four hours. 

The high cost of living in this state is one of the main reasons why you should think twice before living in Hawaii. That said, if you do live there and require full mouth dental implants, as per Credee, that will cost you an average $53,480. According to Hoala Dental Plan, the average full cost of a single tooth implant, including crown, abutment, and titanium post, costs anywhere between $3,000 to $5,000. The more teeth you need extracted, the higher the cost, and full mouth dental implants could rise as high as $40,000 to $60,000. While dental implants are the better choice over dentures (or missing teeth) where longevity is concerned, it doesn't mean they won't continue to cost you after the procedure. You may have to have your crown replaced in 10 to 15 years, which comes at a cost of $1,000 to $3,000 per tooth.

Pacific Dental & Implant Solutions states that one of the reasons for the higher cost is that materials for the dental procedure, like titanium posts and high-quality crowns, have to be shipped from the mainland. These costs are added on to the cost of doing business and shared with the patient. The quality of trained dental professionals who can perform the surgery also comes at a premium, as does the commercial real estate where they practice. The cost of insurance, utilities, staffing, equipment, and rent are additional factors, and some part of that cost is passed on to patients.