Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost
Wisdom teeth are prone to problems during eruption (that is the tooth physically pushing through and breaking the surface of the gum) and due to this problem many people are curious about the average wisdom teeth removal cost. This is usually because of the fact that they erupt a lot later than the majority of adult teeth, usually in the very late teens or early twenties. Because of this relatively late appearance of wisdom teeth pushing their way into an already crowded mouth they can cause anything from minor irritation, swelling, to bleeding all the way to infection of the gum and usually leads to the need of wisdom teeth pain relief.
How Much Does Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost Without Insurance?
It is impossible to give an exact figure on wisdom teeth removal cost because of the many variations in every case such as: the different types of complications that can be present, prices in your area, if you have dental/health insurance, the experience of oral professional you go to and more.
As a general guideline for wisdom teeth removal cost you should expect to pay anywhere from $100 all the way to $500 per tooth. That figure does not include other necessary such as x-rays which usually cost around $90. Some oral professionals will also charge an initial consultation fee which is usually in the region of $100.
Impacted wisdom teeth removal cost is significantly higher compared to erupted wisdom teeth removal cost due to the more complex nature of the operation and the amount of time needed to perform the procedure. An impacted wisdom tooth is one in which the tooth is either partially erupted (still covered by gum to some extent) or is still located in the patients jaw.
Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost – Anaesthesia
Anaesthesia during the extraction is yet another cost that is not included in the aforementioned prices and depending on the type of anaesthesia you opt for can quite easily double wisdom teeth removal cost.
Local anaesthesia is generally included in the basic extraction cost in order to numb the area of the tooth (usually using novocaine) but some people have a preference towards intravenous/IV sedation(which will cost from $300 to $600) or nitrous oxide/laughing gas (costs anywhere from $50 to $200 depending on your oral surgeon). General anaesthesia is also a possibility but not recommended due to the complications that it can cause.
Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost With Insurance
If you are fortunate enough to possess health or dental insurance then check your policy to see how much they will contribute towards the costs. Your insurer will not usually cover the entire wisdom teeth removal cost but they should make the procedure 50 to 70 percent easier on your wallet.
An important factor to keep in mind is that at the end of the day your health is worth more than any amount of money. If you have friends, colleagues or family that have been in a similar situation and have had a good experience with a particular dentist then it may be worth using their services even though they may not be the cheapest.
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Dr Rippin
DS MS Cert. Ortho (New York), I qualified as a dentist in 1978 and completed a specialist Orthodontic training programme at the New York University College of Dentistry in 1984. I genuinely am interested in telling people about their teeth, answering their questions and ultimately solving their problems.
