NH · Medicaid tier: extensive
Dental costs in New Hampshire
Modeled Medicaid and private-market estimates for 62 procedures, adjusted by BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP 105.0).
Dental Affordability & Access Score
How affordable and Medicaid-accessible dental care is in New Hampshire, from 2 of 2 tracked dimensions.
- Private-market affordability $865 avg estimate 26/100 · F
- Medicaid procedure coverage 58 of 62 procedures 100/100 · A
Benchmarked against the 51-state tracked corpus (p10-p90 range per dimension); a higher score means cheaper private-market care and broader adult Medicaid coverage. See how we place states.
State cost verdict
New Hampshire's modeled uncovered basket is $13,999 (#42 of 51) with coverage breadth #1 (58 of 62 codes). 19 extensive programs sharing 58 covered codes are coverage-breadth #1 of 51, while Hawaii's limited program at $54,042 is uncovered-basket #1 (39 of 62 codes without a Medicaid fee), above Delaware none-tier at $51,300. Iowa extensive is the basket floor at $12,065.
- $13,999
- Uncovered basket #42
- extensive
- Adult Medicaid tier
- 58/62
- Procedures covered
- $865
- Avg private est.
Modeled Medicaid figures are ADA HPI-based estimates; confirm benefits with the state program.
Archive split · CDT categories
How 62 tracked procedures in New Hampshire split by CDT category
New Hampshire's heaviest tracked CDT bucket is Oral Surgery (8 of 62). Source: procedures.category × procedure_costs.
Uncovered basket vs nearest peers
Modeled cost of procedures without an adult Medicaid estimate in this archive, priced at each state's own private-market level, plus the share of the tracked basket left uncovered against the 51-jurisdiction mean. Bars are the seven closest ABS uncovered-basket peers plus New Hampshire (EXT · THIN lane) - not a fixed national top-ten. Archive completeness and price level, not a treatment recommendation.
EXT nearest uncovered-basket peers
New Hampshire: thin uncovered share vs corpus
Source: ADA Health Policy Institute Survey of Dental Fees and Medicaid Reimbursement Compendium; MACPAC adult dental coverage tiers procedure_costs × states coverage_tier join · 2026-05-16 New Hampshire coverage is MACPAC tier (extensive); dollars are modeled private estimates, not billed claims.
New Hampshire uncovered-basket dollars vs 51 jurisdictions
THIN lane · #42 by modeled uncovered basket ($13,999)
$13,999 42nd of 51 higher than 9 of 51 jurisdictions
New Hampshire marked among 51 states
Each bar is a $0.001K-wide band; taller bars hold more jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source ADA HPI × MACPAC coverage join · 2026-05-16
New Hampshire dental cost table
New Hampshire carries modeled Medicaid on 58 of 62 tracked codes. Categories ordered by this state's mix (Oral Surgery first).
Oral Surgery
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extraction of Erupted Tooth | D7140 | $90 | $224 |
| Incisional Biopsy of Oral Tissue - Soft | D7286 | $147 | $356 |
| Removal of Impacted Tooth - Bony with Complication | D7241 | $223 | $527 |
| Removal of Impacted Tooth - Completely Bony | D7240 | $192 | $455 |
| Removal of Impacted Tooth - Partially Bony | D7230 | $162 | $387 |
| Removal of Impacted Tooth - Soft Tissue | D7220 | $115 | $276 |
| Surgical Removal of Erupted Tooth | D7210 | $141 | $338 |
| Surgical Removal of Residual Tooth Roots | D7250 | $176 | $417 |
Restorative
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgam - One Surface (Permanent) | D2140 | $74 | $184 |
| Amalgam - Three Surfaces (Permanent) | D2160 | $118 | $287 |
| Amalgam - Two Surfaces (Permanent) | D2150 | $94 | $237 |
| Resin-Based Composite - One Surface, Anterior | D2330 | $87 | $208 |
| Resin-Based Composite - One Surface, Posterior | D2391 | $107 | $251 |
| Resin-Based Composite - Three Surfaces, Posterior | D2393 | $163 | $378 |
| Resin-Based Composite - Two Surfaces, Anterior | D2331 | $112 | $259 |
| Resin-Based Composite - Two Surfaces, Posterior | D2392 | $135 | $310 |
Diagnostic
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitewing Radiographs - Four Films | D0274 | $36 | $80 |
| Comprehensive Oral Evaluation | D0150 | $47 | $119 |
| Intraoral Complete Series of Radiographs | D0210 | $65 | $164 |
| Intraoral Periapical First Radiograph | D0220 | $17 | $37 |
| Limited Oral Evaluation (Problem Focused) | D0140 | $35 | $88 |
| Panoramic Radiographic Image | D0330 | $63 | $145 |
| Periodic Oral Evaluation | D0120 | $30 | $65 |
Endodontics
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endodontic Therapy - Anterior Tooth | D3310 | $430 | $1,129 |
| Endodontic Therapy - Bicuspid Tooth | D3320 | $497 | $1,315 |
| Endodontic Therapy - Molar Tooth | D3330 | $595 | $1,562 |
| Retreatment of Previous Root Canal - Anterior | D3346 | $512 | $1,351 |
| Retreatment of Previous Root Canal - Molar | D3348 | $645 | $1,692 |
| Therapeutic Pulpotomy | D3220 | $73 | $184 |
Prosthodontics
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Denture - Mandibular | D5120 | $873 | $2,056 |
| Complete Denture - Maxillary | D5110 | $873 | $2,056 |
| Mandibular Partial Denture - Cast Metal Framework | D5214 | $940 | $2,211 |
| Maxillary Partial Denture - Cast Metal Framework | D5213 | $940 | $2,211 |
| Pontic - Porcelain Fused to High Noble Metal | D6240 | $563 | $1,331 |
| Retainer Crown - Porcelain Fused to High Noble Metal | D6750 | $563 | $1,331 |
Adjunctive
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Sedation/General Anesthesia - First 30 Minutes | D9220 | $182 | $440 |
| Inhalation of Nitrous Oxide / Anxiolysis | D9230 | $38 | $90 |
| Non-Intravenous Conscious Sedation | D9248 | $176 | $423 |
| Palliative (Emergency) Treatment of Dental Pain | D9110 | $44 | $103 |
| Therapeutic Parenteral Drug - Single Administration | D9610 | $35 | $81 |
Implants
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abutment-Supported Porcelain/Ceramic Crown | D6058 | $732 | $1,720 |
| Custom Fabricated Abutment | D6057 | $311 | $726 |
| Implant-Supported Porcelain/Ceramic Crown | D6065 | $840 | $1,974 |
| Prefabricated Abutment | D6056 | $223 | $531 |
| Surgical Placement of Implant Body | D6010 | $1,075 | $2,476 |
Preventive
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prophylaxis - Adult | D1110 | $57 | $129 |
| Prophylaxis - Child | D1120 | $44 | $90 |
| Sealant - Per Tooth | D1351 | $32 | $71 |
| Topical Application of Fluoride | D1208 | $20 | $45 |
| Topical Application of Fluoride Varnish | D1206 | $22 | $48 |
Crowns
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown - Full Cast High Noble Metal | D2790 | $563 | $1,331 |
| Crown - Porcelain Fused to High Noble Metal | D2750 | $563 | $1,331 |
| Crown - Porcelain Fused to Noble Metal | D2752 | $529 | $1,258 |
| Crown - Porcelain/Ceramic | D2740 | $595 | $1,405 |
Periodontics
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gingivectomy or Gingivoplasty - Four+ Teeth | D4210 | $195 | $481 |
| Periodontal Maintenance | D4910 | $73 | $176 |
| Periodontal Scaling - 1-3 Teeth Per Quadrant | D4342 | $88 | $207 |
| Periodontal Scaling - Four+ Teeth Per Quadrant | D4341 | $119 | $294 |
Cosmetic
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| External Bleaching - Per Arch (Office) | D9972 | Not covered | $474 |
| Internal Bleaching - Per Tooth | D9974 | Not covered | $334 |
Orthodontics
| Procedure | CDT | Modeled Medicaid | Private estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment - Adolescent | D8080 | Not covered | $6,366 |
| Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment - Adult | D8090 | Not covered | $6,825 |
New Hampshire thin uncovered-basket registry
New Hampshire Medicaid restored comprehensive adult dental benefits as of April 2025. New Hampshire has a modeled Medicaid estimate for 58 of 62 tracked procedures (avg $284, ADA HPI models). Uncovered basket $13,999 (#42/51, THIN).
BEA RPP 105.0 places New Hampshire above the national cost-of-living midpoint; private estimates on this page already apply that state multiplier to ADA HPI national averages (factor 1.05). Heaviest tracked CDT bucket: Oral Surgery.
Sources for New Hampshire: methodology · MACPAC adult dental · BEA RPP · all states · all procedures. Estimates only; not dental advice. As of 2026-05-16.