Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost: Prices With & Without Insurance

Wisdom teeth are the last molars to come in, and the price to remove one depends mostly on how the tooth sits. A tooth that has come through the gum is simpler to take out than one still under the gum or bone. Every figure on this page is per tooth, not for a full set of four.

The numbers come from NewMouth and Cigna, and they were checked on Oct 12, 2026. Add-ons such as sedation, imaging, and follow-up visits are often billed on top of the extraction itself.

Start with the price per tooth, then multiply by the number of teeth your dentist plans to remove. Many people have all four taken out in one visit, which means the total is several times the per-tooth price, plus any anesthesia fee.

Simple and surgical extractions are priced differently. A simple extraction is for a tooth that is visible and can be loosened and lifted out. A surgical extraction is for a tooth that is impacted or broken, and it takes more time and skill, so the fee is higher. A licensed dentist or oral surgeon decides which applies to you.

Wisdom tooth versus any tooth

Cigna lists wisdom tooth removal and general tooth extraction as separate rows. The general rows cover any tooth and can be lower than the wisdom tooth row, which may reflect how often wisdom teeth need surgical removal. If a quote is far below or above these ranges, ask what it includes.

The extraction fee is only part of the bill. These items are often charged separately.

Anesthesia is the add-on that moves the total most. General anesthesia costs much more than nitrous oxide, and the right option is a medical decision for you and your surgeon. Ask whether the extraction fee includes any sedation.

The two sources below describe per-tooth cost and still disagree at the top of the range.

Possible reasons include different samples of offices, a different mix of simple and surgical cases, and whether imaging or anesthesia is counted. A general dentist may charge differently than an oral surgeon, and prices also shift by region. Use the tables to set expectations, then get a written quote.

Without insurance, you pay the practice's fee for each tooth plus any add-ons. These options can help:

• ask for a cash or self-pay discount
• request an itemized quote before the procedure
• use an in-house payment plan or a healthcare credit card, after reading the interest terms
• check a dental school clinic, where supervised students may treat patients at lower fees
• use a health savings or flexible spending account if you have one

Low prices are worth a closer look. Confirm that the quote covers anesthesia and the follow-up visit before you compare offices on price alone.

Many dental plans cover part of an extraction. Simple extractions are often classed as basic services, and surgical ones may fall under major services with a lower payout. Some medical plans cover removal when a doctor documents a medical reason, but coverage varies widely.

Check these points with your insurer:

• the percentage the plan pays for simple and surgical extractions
• your deductible and annual maximum
• whether anesthesia is covered
• whether the surgeon is in your network
• any waiting period for major services

Ask the office to send a pre-treatment estimate, so you see your share in writing before you book.

Local prices depend on where you live and who does the work. Cities with higher living costs generally have higher fees, and a specialist may charge differently from a general dentist. To compare near you:

• call two or three offices and ask for the price per tooth for a simple and a surgical extraction
• ask which anesthesia options are included
• ask for the cost of the exam and X-rays
• ask whether a follow-up visit is billed

• Is the quote per tooth or for all the teeth being removed?
• Is it a simple or surgical extraction price?
• Does it include anesthesia, X-rays, and follow-up?
• Will you submit the plan to my insurance first?
• What payment options do you offer?

For questions about whether, when, or how to remove a wisdom tooth, a licensed dentist or oral surgeon is the right source.