How Much Do Tooth Extractions Cost?
Prices Starting As Low As $150
Tooth extractions can relieve pain and prevent further issues from arising. To ensure you get the care you need, we keep tooth extractions affordable.
What Affects Tooth Extraction Pricing?
Procedure Complexity
The size or shape of your tooth’s root, as well as whether it’s impacted or erupted, affects both the cost and how complex your procedure will be.
Number Of Teeth
More extractions mean a higher cost, regardless of the type of tooth needing removal—molar, incisor, wisdom tooth, etc.
Dentist Vs. Specialist
The cost of a tooth extraction varies based on who is performing the extraction; specialists will have a higher fee than general dentists.
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What Effects Tooth Extraction Pricing?
What Else Effects The Cost Of Tooth Extractions?
Everyone’s oral health situation is unique. When you create a care plan with your team, they’ll go over what’s recommended for you. Here can affect the final cost:
- State of your tooth: The condition of your tooth, its location, and the time it takes to complete the procedure can all impact the cost of your tooth extraction.
- Exams and x-rays: X-rays, 3D imaging, or exams ahead of your procedure, and any follow-up appointments needed, may affect the final cost of your extractions.
Does Insurance Cover Tooth Extractions?
We work with most major dental insurance providers³ and accept most dental insurance plans. We do not accept Medicaid. Check with your provider to see what’s covered by your current plan. If you don’t currently have insurance—no worries. We’ll connect you with third-party financing to ensure you get the care you need. Explore financing options and our Radix Dentistry financing plans.
To see which providers are accepted by your local Radix Dentistry office, visit their location page. We do not accept Medicaid.
What Are Average Nationwide Tooth Extraction Costs?
- Routine extraction costs $130 to $250.
- Surgical extraction costs $250 to $370.
- Impacted teeth extraction costs $500 to $1000.
- Wisdom teeth extraction costs $1000 to $3000.
Key Facts About The Cost Of A Tooth Extraction
There are several reasons you may need to have a tooth removed. Here are a few:
- The tooth is impacted or never erupted, especially if it is an impacted wisdom tooth.
- You have bone loss around the tooth, which makes it unstable.
- Your tooth is fractured or broken.
- You have irreparable tooth decay and cavities.
Having a tooth extracted seems like a simple enough procedure, but there are some factors that impact the overall cost. These may include the following:
- The cost of living in your city: The cost of dental services, including tooth extractions, may be more expensive in some geographical regions or major cities.
- Your dentist’s experience and skill level: Some specialists may charge more for additional expertise or experience.
- The type of extraction: Surgical extractions and the extraction of impacted teeth (including wisdom teeth) will be more expensive.
- The location in the mouth: Back teeth may be harder to reach and work on. These may require a specialist or additional billable time.
- Any complications: Complications like infections, gum problems, or surrounding decay may make the procedure more difficult and increase in-office time or require the help of a specialist.
Tooth extractions are covered by dental insurance when they are medically necessary, but even with dental insurance, you can still expect to pay something out of pocket.
Local numbing agents are often enough for simple extractions. If you have serious issues around your tooth or if you are getting your wisdom teeth removed, your dentist may recommend more sedation, including general anesthesia. This is often a separate cost and requires an anesthesiologist as part of the surgical team.
The x-rays that are taken before and after your tooth extraction can get lumped into your bill, too. While your dental insurance will cover annual x-rays as part of preventative treatment, additional x-rays are not likely to be covered. A panoramic x-ray can cost as much as $120; however, a basic x-ray is about $30. The exam fee might be $75.
Typically, dental insurance will cover some of the cost of routine dental extractions, often as much as 70% to 80% of the upfront cost. However, you may still pay something out of pocket.
Discuss all the costs with your dentist beforehand, so you understand what to expect. Ask about how to ensure dental insurance covers as much as possible, how you can set up reasonable payments for the rest of your needed care, and if there are steps you can take to lower the overall cost.
You may need a dental implant or bridge to replace the missing tooth. If you have wisdom teeth pulled, these are not replaced by implants. If you have another permanent tooth removed, your dentist may want to replace it with an implant to keep your bite aligned properly. This will come at an additional cost.
Before you can get an implant, you’ll need time for your gums and jaw to heal after the extraction. This time can help you plan for the cost of the implant and learn more about what the best crown material would be for you.
Since tooth extractions are considered medically necessary, they are almost always covered by dental insurance. Different plans cover extractions at different levels, but you can expect to pay something out of pocket, even if you have dental insurance.
If you qualify for government-based health insurance, such as Medicare or Medicaid, tooth extractions are generally covered if deemed medically necessary. Some dental schools may offer discounted fees for procedures like extractions. Students will often perform the extraction under the supervision of an instructor.
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