Dental costs are easier to understand when you know exactly what is being estimated. An examination, imaging, the procedure and a follow-up restoration may be separate services. Insurance and Health First Colorado benefits can affect patient responsibility, but they do not change which care is clinically appropriate.
Use this resource center to choose the treatment you are researching, learn common estimate factors and prepare questions for a written treatment plan. A personalized examination and written estimate will help you understand the care recommended for your needs.
Star Dental serves Denver and Lakewood at 1490 S Sheridan Blvd. We are open seven days, welcome new patients, accept Health First Colorado Medicaid and most major PPO plans, and have Spanish-speaking staff. Call 303-222-1414 for current availability.
Where should you start?
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Explore dental cost guides
Denture Cost in Denver
Review conventional full and partial denture fees per arch, inclusions and services that may be separate.
Read this guide →Root Canal Cost in Denver
Learn how the tooth, canal anatomy, retreatment and final restoration can affect the complete estimate.
Read this guide →Emergency Dentist Cost in Denver
Separate urgent diagnosis from treatment and learn when cost research should not delay care.
Read this guide →Dental Crown Cost in Denver
See why a crown, buildup, post, root canal or gum treatment may be separate services.
Read this guide →Dental Exam, Cleaning & X-Ray Cost
Compare exam types, individualized imaging, routine cleaning and periodontal deep cleaning.
Read this guide →Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost
Review how tooth position, impaction, imaging, sedation and referral can change an estimate.
Read this guide →Tooth Extractions
Review straightforward extraction pricing, inclusions and complexity factors.
Read this guide →Insurance & Payment Guide
Learn how to verify benefits and read an estimate without assuming eligibility guarantees payment.
Read this guide →Four questions to ask before comparing estimates
- Is diagnosis included? Examination and imaging may be separate.
- Is this one stage or complete treatment? Temporary care, final restoration, follow-up or specialist care may be separate.
- Are the services equivalent? Routine cleaning is not deep cleaning, and a root canal quote may not include a crown.
- What is only an insurance estimate? Insurance and Medicaid responses are conditional; the payer makes the final claim determination.
Common questions about using these guides
Why do some guides not show one price?
Some treatments cannot be estimated responsibly until the dentist knows the diagnosis, tooth, complexity, imaging and related services. Those guides explain what to request on a written estimate.
How can I compare two dental treatment estimates?
Compare the diagnosis, tooth or area, imaging, anesthesia, temporary care, final restoration and follow-up—not only the total.
Can Star Dental verify insurance or Medicaid benefits?
The team can check available benefit information and explain the estimated patient portion for the recommended service before treatment.
Request an examination and written estimate
Call 303-222-1414 or request an appointment online. Bring current insurance information and available recent records.
For questions about a treatment estimate, insurance or Health First Colorado benefits, call Star Dental at 303-222-1414. The team can review current information for your individual situation.