Dental
Dental crown, porcelain/ceramic cost in North Carolina
Compare cash prices for dental crown, porcelain/ceramic at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In North Carolina
From 3 hospital and 5 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $1,072 (most listed prices $546–$2,850).
Cheapest in North Carolina
- Duke Raleigh Hospital a Campus of Duke University HospitalDental crown, porcelain/ceramicFacility fee only$593
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Duke Raleigh Hospital a Campus of Duke University price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $593
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Duke Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $835
Requires Dental Savers Plan for uninsured or underinsured patients. Annual membership starts at $279 for adults 14+, $199 for children 13 and younger, or $234 per additional family member. Treatment fee is additional.
Source: pleasantplainsdental.com · checked Oct 2026 - from $899
Starting at $899; uninsured patients only. Core build-up/post not included.
Source: gentlecarefamilydental.com · checked Oct 2026 - $999 per unit
Excludes E.MAX crowns.
Source: newwavedental.com · checked Oct 2026 - $1,097
Adult member price; requires Basic ($25/month) or Comprehensive ($40/month), plus a $50 enrollment fee per person. No contract or commitment.
Source: ltrdental.com · checked Oct 2026 - from $1,485
$1,485–$1,851.
Source: shinefamilydentistry.com · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Do I need a referral?
It depends on the service and the provider. Many clinics see self-pay patients directly; call ahead to check.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.