How much is it to remove one wisdom tooth?
Wisdom teeth are the final set of molars that emerge in your late teens or early twenties. Unfortunately, they often cause problems and need to be removed. If you are facing this ordeal, you might be wondering how much it costs to get a single wisdom tooth extracted. In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know about what affects the price of wisdom teeth extraction and give you an estimate for how much it will cost.
Why do I Need to Remove my Wisdom Teeth?
Don’t freak out, but not everyone has room in their mouth for all 32 of their adult teeth – including eight molars at the back which are better known as ‘wisdom’ teeth.
They may not bother some people, but more often than not these extra chompers can turn against them by overcrowding your other shiny whites creating issues with tooth alignment leading jaws astray.
After a consultation with your dentist or oral surgeon if deemed necessary; (or if they’re causing regular pain) extracting one or more (third) molar(s) is usually best practice- plus think how cool it will sound telling people! (“sorry dude can’t make drinks tonight got an impaction from yesterday’s surgery…”)
What Affects the Price of Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Before discussing prices it’s important we establish two things: Firstly every individual requires tailored care based on:
The Location and Positioning of Your Teeth
The location and positioning (horizontally/vertically). Prices vary greatly depending on whether they have erupted entirely or only partially through enamel & gum tissue (Just like us humans when we come up with new words).
Local Anesthetic vs General Anesthetic
The method used also impacts pricing enormously: local anesthesia tends to cost less since insurance always doesn’t cover any sedation beyond numbing agents however, general anesthesia adds extra costs as a specialist must monitor your vitals for the duration of sedation even post-treatment to ensure recovery goes well.
Now let’s look at some other things that can affect price:
Dentist’s Experience
An oral surgeon or an experienced dentist typically charges more than someone who does not have as much experience handling surgical procedures. Remember, you get what you pay for…
Your Insurance Coverage
Most dental insurance plans cover part but not all of wisdom teeth removal since most consider it “surgery.”Read the fine print! But hey Silver-linings: it‘s better than nothing!
How Much Will Wisdom Tooth Extraction Cost?
Depending on where you live and factors like those just mentioned determining individual circumstances behind every surgery; Here are some approximate costs that one might need to plan ahead for- prepare accordingly, don’t burst any wallets by surprise!
Type of Surgery | Price Range |
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Laser Gum Contouring | $300-$4,000 |
Single Wisdom Tooth Removal | $75-$2000(average $600) |
Multiple Wisdom Teeth Removal | $2k-$10k |