Dental Implant Cost in Silver Spring, MD (2026)

Corrected October 2026: city-level implant prices and clinic counts were withdrawn from this page. See our data corrections.

Real Dental Costs does not publish a Silver Spring-specific implant price. Our reference for a single dental implant (implant, abutment and crown) is the Maryland editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices: $4,935, against $4,507 for the US (editorial estimate, edition 2026.1, not collected prices). Your Silver Spring quote depends on the clinic, the implant brand and whether a bone graft is needed. Bilingual FQHCs CCI Health Services and Mary's Center charge on a sliding scale, and quotes can come from DC and Northern Virginia as well as Montgomery County.

Estimate your Silver Spring implant cost

Silver Spring pricing turns mainly on how many implants you need, the implant brand, and whether a bone graft is required. The calculator below starts from the Maryland editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices — use it to size a budget, then compare it with the itemized written quotes you collect in Silver Spring.

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Silver Spring Dental Implant Cost Calculator

Based on the Maryland editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices — adjust count, brand and bone graft

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$4,935
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* Estimates based on 2026 U.S. national averages. Actual costs vary by location and provider.

Maryland and US reference prices (2026)

Real Dental Costs does not publish city-level implant prices. The chart and table show the state and national references only.

Dental implant: Maryland vs US reference (2026)

Real Dental Costs editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices; state and national averages only, no city-level figure.

Low–HighAverage
ProcedureMaryland avgUS avg
Single dental implant (complete) — editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices$4,935$4,507
Porcelain veneer, per tooth$1,845$1,759
Braces, full treatment$6,278$6,352

Implant: Maryland and US editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices. Veneer & braces: averages from ASQ360° Market Research for CareCredit (2023–24); we do not estimate city-level figures.

How to pay less for an implant in Silver Spring

1. Use the tri-jurisdiction border to your advantage

Silver Spring borders Washington DC, the rest of Montgomery County and, a short drive away, Northern Virginia. Collect three or four itemized written quotes — including DC offices, the Maryland suburbs and Northern Virginia — confirm each separates the implant, abutment, crown and any bone graft, then ask each clinic to match the lowest. The Wheaton, Long Branch and Georgia Avenue corridors, home to a large Central American community, have many bilingual practices worth adding to the comparison.

2. The University of Maryland student-clinic pathway (travel to save)

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) — the world's oldest dental college, founded in 1840, in Baltimore, about a one-hour drive — runs supervised teaching clinics where students and residents treat patients under faculty oversight, typically well below private-practice fees. Treatment takes longer because every step is checked, and you must pass an eligibility screening. For multi-implant cases, the savings often more than cover the drive to Baltimore.

3. Bilingual FQHC community health centers

  • CCI Health Services — a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in downtown Silver Spring (8630 Fenton St), part of the Montgomery Cares network; it offers dentistry with bilingual staff and interpreters and charges on a sliding scale based on income, with additional sites in Takoma Park, Gaithersburg and Greenbelt.
  • Mary's Center — an FQHC with a dental clinic in Silver Spring serving children and adults; it charges on a sliding scale and accepts Medicaid.

4. Medicaid, financing and HSA/FSA

  • Maryland Medicaid / Healthy Smiles / HealthChoice offers a comprehensive adult dental benefit since January 1, 2023 (preventive, diagnostic and restorative; member line 1-855-934-9812), though routine implants remain excluded — plan to pay cash for the implant and use Medicaid for supporting care.
  • CareCredit and in-house payment plans spread the cost over 6-60 months; the longer the term, the more interest you pay.
  • HSA/FSA dollars pay for medically necessary implant work with pre-tax money, cutting the real cost by your tax rate.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a single dental implant cost in Silver Spring, MD?
Real Dental Costs does not publish a Silver Spring-specific implant price. The reference we show is the Maryland editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices: $4,935 for a single implant with abutment and crown, against $4,507 for the US (same editorial estimate, not collected prices). Your actual quote depends on the clinic, the implant brand and whether a bone graft is needed.
How can I get a cheaper dental implant in Silver Spring?
Several levers work in Silver Spring. First, the supervised teaching clinic at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry — the world's oldest dental college (founded 1840), about an hour's drive in Baltimore — charges fees set well below private practice. Second, collect three or four itemized written quotes from Silver Spring and neighboring offices in DC, the rest of Montgomery County and Northern Virginia, and negotiate across the state line. Third, FQHC community centers like CCI Health Services and Mary's Center charge on a sliding scale based on income. Fourth, CareCredit, in-house payment plans and HSA/FSA dollars spread or pre-tax the cost.
Does the University of Maryland dental school offer low-cost implants near Silver Spring?
Yes — it is the standout travel-to-save option. The University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) in Baltimore, the world's oldest dental college (founded 1840), is about an hour's drive from Silver Spring and runs supervised teaching clinics where students and residents treat patients under faculty oversight, typically well below private-practice fees. Treatment takes longer because each step is checked, and you must pass an eligibility screening. For multi-implant cases, the savings often more than cover the drive to Baltimore.
Does Maryland Medicaid cover dental care for adults in Silver Spring?
Yes, and this is where Maryland stands apart from many states. On January 1, 2023, Maryland expanded Medicaid dental coverage to a comprehensive adult benefit for full-Medicaid adults 21 and older through Maryland Healthy Smiles / HealthChoice — preventive, diagnostic and restorative care. That is far more generous than emergency-only states. Implants themselves generally remain excluded except in specific medically necessary cases, so plan to pay cash for the implant and use Medicaid for supporting care. Call Maryland Healthy Smiles at 1-855-934-9812 to confirm your benefits.
How much do veneers and braces cost in Silver Spring?
We do not publish a city-level figure for veneers and braces. In Maryland, porcelain veneers average about $1,845 per tooth (state average, ASQ360), about 5% above the $1,759 US average. Braces average about $6,278 in Maryland (state average, ASQ360), in line with the $6,352 US average. Written quotes vary between Silver Spring clinics, so comparison shopping pays off.
Is dental insurance worth it for implants in Silver Spring?
Most DC-area dental plans treat implants as a major or cosmetic service and cap annual benefits near $1,000 to $2,000, so insurance rarely covers the full cost of an implant. It still helps: staying in-network lowers the fee you are billed, and some plans cover the crown or extraction portion after a waiting period. For big cases, a discount dental plan, the University of Maryland teaching clinic, or financing often beats a low-cap insurance policy.
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Data Methodology & Sources

The Real Dental Costs Data & Research Team publishes the source of every series. Single-implant prices are our editorial estimate (edition 2026.1, not collected prices), published openly (DOI 10.5281/zenodo.20531728). Braces, veneer, crown and denture prices are from the Average Procedural Cost Study conducted by ASQ360° Market Research for Synchrony's CareCredit. Remaining procedures are compiled from published payer and provider fee data (2024–2026) and are national estimates that vary by provider and location. Corrections are logged publicly.
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