Procedures/Dental

How Much Does Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost?

Average cost: $1,600 | Range: $300 - $3,000

Average Cost
$1,600
With Insurance
$100-$1,200
Recovery Time
3-7 days
Urgency
Elective

About This Procedure

Extraction of third molars, often performed when teeth are impacted, causing pain, infection, or crowding other teeth.

Hospital Stay: Outpatient
Recovery: 3-7 days

What Affects the Price?

Removing all four wisdom teeth under IV sedation costs $1,500-$3,000. Impacted teeth cost 2-3x more than erupted teeth due to surgical complexity. General anesthesia adds $300-$600. Simple extractions by a general dentist can cost as little as $75-$200 per tooth.

Key Cost Factors

  • Number of teeth removed
  • Impaction severity
  • Anesthesia type (local vs IV sedation vs general)
  • Oral surgeon vs dentist
  • X-ray/imaging fees

Cost With vs Without Insurance

Without Insurance
$300 - $3,000

Full chargemaster or negotiated cash price

With Insurance
$100 - $1,200

After deductible, copay, and coinsurance

Insurance costs assume you have met your deductible. If you haven't, your out-of-pocket costs will be higher until the deductible is satisfied.

Cost by State (Sample)

StateLowHighAvgW/ Insurance
Alabama$255$2,550$1,360$1,020
Alaska$426$4,260$2,272$1,704
Arizona$291$2,910$1,552$1,164
Arkansas$246$2,460$1,312$984
California$414$4,140$2,208$1,656
Colorado$336$3,360$1,792$1,344
Connecticut$384$3,840$2,048$1,536
Delaware$330$3,300$1,760$1,320
Florida$315$3,150$1,680$1,260
Georgia$288$2,880$1,536$1,152
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Frequently Asked Questions

Always Get Multiple Quotes

Medical procedure prices vary by 300-500% between facilities. Getting quotes from multiple providers is the best way to find a fair price.

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