How do dental care costs in Quebec compare to those in other Canadian provinces?
A comparison of fee guides from the Canadian provinces that have them reveals that Quebecers pay less than elsewhere in Canada for the most common treatments:
| Procedure | Quebec | Elsewhere in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Full examination | $77 to $1261 | Up to $1332 |
| Emergency examination | $38 | Up to $133 |
| Restoration (filling), molar, 1 surface, amalgam (grey) | $74 | Up to $130 |
| Restoration (filling), molar, 1 surface, composite (white) | $128 | Up to $169 |
| Simple extraction (one tooth) | $111 | Up to $1413 |
| Complex extraction (e.g. wisdom tooth) | $180 to $385 | Up to $5003 |
1. Intraoral x-rays included.
2. Intraoral x-rays not included.
3. Only one province suggests a lower fee than Quebec.
N.B.: These rates are based on the 2017 ACDQ Fee Guide.