Dental
Limited dental exam, problem-focused cost in North Carolina
Compare cash prices for limited dental exam, problem-focused at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In North Carolina
From 3 hospital and 13 clinic prices in North Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $112 (most listed prices $31.15–$209).
Cheapest in North Carolina
- $25
Includes emergency exam and X-rays. New patients only; coupon must be presented at initial appointment; cannot be combined with other offers.
Source: pleasantplainsdental.com · checked Oct 2026 - Duke Raleigh Hospital a Campus of Duke University HospitalLimited dental exam, problem-focusedFacility fee only$45
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 - $45
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Duke Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Buggy Town DentalEmergency Special - Limited Exam and Evaluation · Emergency dental examAsk what's includedNew-patient offer$49
New patients only. Cannot be combined with insurance. Includes problem-focused x-ray, diagnosis, and recommended treatment plan.
Source: buggytowndental.com · checked Oct 2026 - Hampstead Pediatric DentistryChildren’s Emergency Exam · Emergency dental exam (child)Ask what's included$49 per visit
New patients only. Includes a limited emergency exam; X-rays excluded. Must mention or present coupon when booking. Limited-time offer; page gives no valid expiration date (lists “DATE”).
Source: hampsteadpediatricdentistry.com · checked Oct 2026 - V Dental Health & AestheticsEmergency Exam · Emergency dental examAsk what's includedNew-patient offer$49
new patient offer
Source: vdentalhealth.com · checked Oct 2026 - $69Source: ascenddentistry.com · checked Oct 2026
- $75
New patients only; limited-time offer. Includes exam and X-ray. Restrictions apply.
Source: saycheezedental.com · checked Oct 2026 - Dawson Modern DentistryLimited Exam Special · Limited dental exam (problem-focused)Ask what's included$79
New patients only; cannot be used with insurance. Includes a limited exam and necessary X-rays. Additional exclusions may apply.
Source: dawsonmoderndentistry.com · checked Oct 2026 - $87 per visit
Requires General Plan membership: $299/year, ages 16–65. Plan also lists 2 emergency visits; page does not clarify when this exam fee applies. Exceptions apply.
Source: freshdentalnc.com · checked Oct 2026 - $99 per visit
Includes X-rays.
Source: myurgentdental.com · checked Oct 2026 - $115
Exam component only. Problem-focused X-rays add $35; limited exam total is $150. Discounted price; insurance pricing varies. Listed prices may be inaccurate; call to confirm.
Source: drtsdentistry.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.