The average cost of a dental procedure in the Shannonside region last year stood at just over 50 euro.
Figures released by the HSE this week have calculated the standard cost paid per customer across Leitrim, Longford and Roscommon in 2021.
According to the CSO, the average price of attendance to a local dentist or for a basic procedure is €51.
The figure was the lowest in the previous five years, with current cost of living issues expected to raise the price in the next analysis.
Holders of medical cards over the age of 16 can get free dental services through the Dental Treatment Service Scheme,
However, many local political representatives have been highlighting issues with the number of dentists accepting medical cards, with the amount significantly reduced in recent years.
