In Connecticut, the highest-ranked state for dental health, the average cost of a dental exam is $194.
Oral health information site Dentaly ranked all 50 states and Washington, D.C., on dental health by using 12 different metrics in June.
CareCredit compiled a list of the average cost of a dental exam in every state, which includes teeth cleaning, checking for cavities and inspecting gums for signs of gum disease.
Here is the average cost of a dental exam in the 10 best states for dental health:
1. Connecticut: $194
2. Washington D.C.: $189
3. Massachusetts: $178
4. Washington: $166
5. Illinois: $181
6. New York: $209
7. New Jersey: $194
8. Maryland: $201
9. Hawaii: $223
10. Minnesota: $194