Gum Grafting Price and Insurance Coverage in Broomfield and Northglenn, CO
Gum grafting typically costs $600 to $1,200 per tooth without insurance. Nationally, the average runs $2,120 to $4,982 per treatment area. Your exact price depends on the type of graft, how many teeth are involved, and what your insurance covers.
Most dental plans pay 50 to 80 percent of the cost after your deductible when grafting treats gum disease or recession. We verify your specific benefits before any work starts.
Does Insurance Cover Gum Grafting?
Often, yes. Most dental plans classify gum grafting as a periodontal procedure and cover 50 to 80 percent of the cost after your deductible, when the graft treats gum disease, recession, or root exposure.
Grafting done for cosmetic reasons alone, with no disease or recession present, is less likely to be covered.
Colorado Gum Care works with Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, and many other PPO dental plans. Coverage details vary by employer and plan tier, so we check your specific benefits before treatment and tell you what to expect out of pocket.
Financing Options
If you are paying out of pocket or covering the portion insurance does not, Colorado Gum Care offers CareCredit financing. CareCredit lets you split the cost into monthly payments, including promotional no-interest periods for qualified applicants.
Ask about financing at your consultation. We will walk you through the application and what payment plan fits your budget.
Get a Real Price at Your Consultation
The ranges above come from published market data for the Denver area, not a fee schedule. Your actual price depends on which teeth need treatment, the graft technique that fits your case, and what your insurance plan pays.
At your consultation, we examine your gum tissue, review your insurance benefits, and give you a specific price before any treatment begins.
Broomfield Office — 899 Highway 287, Broomfield, CO 80020 — (303) 469-6375
Northglenn Office — 11178 Huron St, Northglenn, CO 80234 — (303) 457-9617
Does Dental Insurance Cover Gum Grafting?
Gum graft surgery is generally treated as a medically necessary procedure when it is documented as treatment for active recession or gum disease. Most dental insurance plans cover a portion of the cost.
Colorado Gum Care accepts Aetna, Delta Dental PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, MetLife, and most other major plans. Our team will verify your coverage and walk you through your expected costs before treatment begins.
If you have questions about financing, ask about our options through CareCredit, LendingClub, and Proceed Finance.
What Affects the Price of a Gum Graft?
Type of graft.
A connective tissue graft, which uses donor tissue from the palate, costs more than a free gingival graft or the Pinhole Surgical Technique.
Number of teeth treated.
Price scales with the number of teeth or the width of the area being grafted.
Donor tissue source.
Grafts using your own tissue avoid donor material fees. Grafts using donor tissue from a tissue bank typically add to the cost.
Additional procedures.
Gum contouring adds $50 to $350 per area. A pre-treatment exam with X-rays runs $85 to $600 if you have not had recent imaging.
Average Cost by Graft Type
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Graft Type |
Typical Cost Range |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
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Free gingival graft |
Lower end of $600-$1,200/tooth |
Uses surface tissue from the palate, often the least expensive option |
|
Connective tissue graft |
Mid to higher end of $600-$1,200/tooth |
The standard for moderate to severe recession, uses donor tissue from the palate |
|
Comparable per-tooth range, fewer visits needed |
No donor tissue or sutures, can treat multiple teeth in one appointment |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Find Out Your Cost?
Call our Broomfield office at (303) 469-6375 or our Northglenn office at (303) 457-9617. You can also request a consultation online.