Cost of Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Though common, getting your wisdom teeth removed can be expensive. However, it may be necessary to stump up the cost to prevent eruption, gum disease, and mouth infection.

With us at Stanislaus Oral Surgery in Modesto, California, you have plenty of ways to pay for the procedure. Costing between $75 and $600 per tooth, we’ll walk you through all the factors contributing to the cost.

Types Of Wisdom Tooth Removal

The extraction procedures used (and therefore cost) are determined by how your wisdom teeth are growing in. The more impacted your tooth, the higher the wisdom teeth removal cost.

Wisdom Teeth Removal For No Impaction

The crown of your wisdom tooth appears over your jawbone and gums.

Wisdom Teeth Removal For Soft Tissue Impaction

A flap of gum tissue covers your tooth. Sometimes, we’ll need to cut it to access the tooth.

Wisdom Teeth Removal For Partial Bony Impaction

The gum traps a section of your tooth. The surgeon will make an incision on the extraction site to see the tooth and shave the bone until it’s fully exposed.

Wisdom Teeth Removal For Complete Bony Impaction

The jaw bone encases the tooth. It’s the most complicated procedure and, thus, the most expensive.

We’ll cut a flap and then shave the jawbone away carefully. Once exposed, we’ll gently rock the tooth out of position.

Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost

We calculate the cost of wisdom teeth removal per tooth, and it might involve extra charges depending on anesthesia, sedation, and much more.

In California, you should expect to pay anywhere between $75 to $250 per tooth for non-impacted wisdom teeth. However, for impacted wisdom tooth extraction, it can range from $200 to $600 per tooth. Typically, extraction of all four wisdom teeth will cost $600 to $1,100.

We work out your wisdom teeth removal cost by determining the complexity of the extraction. For example, if you’re past the recommended tooth removal age, suffer from tooth pain due to pericoronitis, or our x-rays show misalignment, the surgery will take longer. Thus, the cost of wisdom teeth extraction increases.

Sometimes, other fees are necessary due to:

• Exam
• Digital x-ray (usually $50 to $150)
• Local anesthesia
• After hours emergency hospital care
• Prescription for pain management following the procedure

How To Pay For Wisdom Teeth Removal

We understand just how much wisdom tooth extraction costs can set you back. Thankfully, you don’t have to pay for the procedure all in one go or from your pocket.

At Stanislaus Oral Surgery in Modesto, California, we accept various payment methods from our patients, including:

• Dental Insurance Plan — This is by far the best way to pay for your wisdom tooth extraction cost. Although insurance coverage differs wildly, most will pay for impacted wisdom tooth extraction if keeping it would result in prolonged infection.
• Flexible Spending Accounts — FSA or Flexible Spending Arrangement is a lump of pretax money taken from your salary and set aside for healthcare costs. It’s great for those without dental insurance. These days, most employee benefits packages include FSA, so be sure to check with your employer before the wisdom tooth extraction. However, they do not carry over from one year to the next.
• Health Savings Accounts — Like the above, HSAs are government-supervised savings accounts that allow you to save a lump of your pretax income for healthcare procedures. Unlike FSAs, they do roll over from year to year.
• Payment Plans — Spending $1,000 on the extraction of all four wisdom teeth isn’t ideal. So, our payment plan could help. Instead of putting down the best part of your monthly income at once, you can spread the cost of tooth extractions over time.

Luckily, you’ve already found an insurance friendly dentist who accepts insurance companies such as:

• Aetna
• Cigna
• Denti-Cal
• Medicare
• Delta Dental

Conclusion

Paying between $75 and $1,100 for extrication of your wisdom teeth means you need to find the best oral surgeon to do the job. Our qualified team at Stanislaus Oral Surgery in Modesto, California, will do just that.

Book your consultation online today so we can offer you a tailored, insurance-friendly treatment.

FAQs

Do All Dental Care Practices Accept Insurance Plans?

Unfortunately, not all dentists accept insurance to cover the cost of tooth removal. But we pride ourselves on allowing our patients to pay for the extraction process with most insurance providers.

Why Would You Need Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?

For some people, wisdom teeth grow without any hassle. If they do need extracting, it’s likely due to the following:

• Tooth damage
• Infection
• Disease
• Nerve pain

Why Do Wisdom Teeth Present So Many Problems?

Due to their location, it isn’t easy to properly brush and floss. As a result, this increases the risk of tooth decay and gum line infections.

According to the American Dental Association, 85% of people will need wisdom teeth removal in their lifetime.