Dental
Limited dental exam, problem-focused cost in Tennessee
Compare cash prices for limited dental exam, problem-focused at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In Tennessee
From 2 hospital and 12 clinic prices in Tennessee.
Nationwide typical: $112 (most listed prices $31.15–$209).
Cheapest in Tennessee
- $18.21
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $33.26
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Erlanger Baroness Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $40 per visit
After-hours and weekend pricing may differ.
Source: nashvillesmilecreations.com · checked Sep 2026 - $49
New patients only. Limited-time offer; must mention or present the coupon at time of booking.
Source: tennesseefamilydentalcare.com · checked Oct 2026 - $49 per visit
Emergency exam only. Conditions apply; details are not specified on the page.
Source: backtobasicsdentalcenter.com · checked Oct 2026 - $59 per visitSource: fowlerdentaltn.com · checked Oct 2026
- $65 per visitSource: thomassondental.com · checked Sep 2026
- Three Rivers Family Dentistry and Aestheticsemergency exam · Emergency dental examAsk what's includedNew-patient offer$99
New patients only; present coupon at visit. Includes doctor exam for ONE problem and diagnostics needed for diagnosis. Treatment costs extra. No cash value. Cannot combine with other offers or apply to prior services.
Source: threeriversfamilydentistry.com · checked Oct 2026 - $99 per visit
New patients only; includes emergency exam and X-rays.
Source: lenoxvillagedentistry.com · checked Oct 2026 - $99 per visit
Includes necessary X-rays to assess your condition and a free follow-up when you return for a comprehensive dental exam.
Source: stein.dental · checked Oct 2026 - $100 per visit
Needed X-rays cost extra.
Source: smokymountaindental.com · checked Oct 2026 - Dental ERxLimited Exam / Emergency Exam - existing patients, focused concern · Limited exam (problem-focused, established patient)Ask what's included$100 per visit
Existing patients with a focused concern. Self-pay; insurance costs may differ. Payment due at service. Complex cases may cost extra. Exams/imaging required if not seen in 6 months.
Source: dentalerx.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.