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Tooth Extraction Cost

How Much Does Tooth Extraction Cost?

low cost Simple:$75-$150
low cost Surgical: $150-$300
low cost Wisdom Tooth: $150-$350; can run $350-$650

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Typical costs:
  • A simple extraction (for a tooth that is fully erupted from the gum and has small roots) starts around $75 in some locations but generally runs about $100 -$150.
  • A surgical extraction, such as when a tooth is broken off at the gum line, is around $150 -$300; for a soft tissue extraction of a partially impacted tooth (an incision has to be made into the gums) the cost is about $200 -$350; and for a partial bony extraction (the tooth has some bone covering it) expect to pay anywhere from $300 -$600.
  • Extracting a wisdom tooth (also called a third molar) starts around $150 -$350 for a tooth that is fully erupted from the gum. Extracting a partially or completely impacted wisdom tooth ranges from $350 -$650.
  • The above fees often include a follow-up office visit to check healing or remove sutures. Many dental insurance plans cover 70 percent to 80 percent of tooth extraction costs if the procedure is considered to be medically necessary and not done just for cosmetic reasons.
What should be included:
  • Tooth extractions may be performed by a dentist or a specialist known as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Normally a tooth is firmly encased in a bony socket and attached by a ligament. The socket needs to be gently widened to allow the tooth to be removed; patients will feel pressure but not pain during this procedure. Sometimes a tooth is so firmly anchored that is has to be removed in sections. AnimatedTooth.com provides details on what to expect before an extraction, during the extraction procedure and after the extraction is done.
  • WebMD.com gives an overview on wisdom teeth, including the pros and cons of having them removed.
Additional costs:
  • Related fees may include an initial surgical consultation ($50 -$135), x-rays ($13 -$135) and sedation ($200 -$400 or more).
Discounts:
  • To find dental college clinics with reduced rates for work by supervised students or faculty, visit DentalSite.com.
  • Dental societies may pay part of the costs for low-income patients; visit the American Dental Association for the organization in your state.
Shopping for tooth extraction:
Material on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always consult your physician or pharmacist regarding medications or medical procedures.
 
Article updated November 2007
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Amount: $250.00 Tooth Extraction Cost
Posted by: Don in Tacoma, WA.Purchased: January, 2008
Spent $250 in the Tacoma area, does this seem high or low?
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Amount: $6,570.00 Tooth Extraction 27 removed for dentures
Posted by: Dennis in Newton, MA.Purchased: July, 2007
Which Tooth: ALL
I was told it would be around $3000 depending on difficulty before insurance,but it was a total of 6570.00 thats 180.00 a tooth plus 4 teeth at 425.00, 550.00 for sedation, novacaine 5 shots. Insurance paid for 3179.00. It took about an hour.
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Amount: $1,240.00 Tooth Extraction
Posted by: Mike S. in Carmel, NY.Purchased: March, 2008
Which Tooth: Wisdom
Havn't actually done it yet. This is the price I was quoted. Seems awfully high.
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Amount: $1,205.00 2 wisdom teeth top and bottom right
Posted by: toothman in New York City, NY.Purchased: June, 2008
Which Tooth: top and bottom wisdom
oral evalualtion $130 extraction of erupted tooth $500 soft tissue impacted tooth (bottom wisdom) $575
I paid $265 out of pocket total was $1205 so insurance paid the other $940. I dont think my bottom was impacted but whos to argue?
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Amount: $0.00 upper/lower extractions 18 teeth
Posted by: semi in bohemia, NY.Purchased: August, 2008
Which Tooth: all 18
i need to have all my teeth taken out/the dentist office tells me it could cost up to 10000.00 dollars before insurance/im still waiting for my insurance approval/ the surgeon mentioned nothing of difficulty and said it would take about 40 minutes/does this sound possible?
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Amount: $2,125.00 Wisdom teeth pulled!
Posted by: a user in Atlanta, GA.Purchased: August, 2008
Which Tooth: ALL 4 WISDOM TTETH
This was the quote they gave me.
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Amount: $1,350.00 10 teeth pulled
Posted by: Heriberto R. in Saint Louis, MO.Purchased: September, 2008
Which Tooth: remaining 10 lower
So I just got dentures I'm 23 and well I'm still in pain.I forgot what the total cost without insurance was, but I ended paying 1350; that's including the dentures. I believe the insurance covered most of the extractions. The process took about 40-45 minutes but it felt like forever. Had a few stitches out in. I just hope my upper teeth aren't that bad.
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Amount: $5.00 Wisdom Tooth pulle
Posted by: A user in the UK in The UK, Other.Purchased: November, 2008
Which Tooth: wisdom tooth
Needed to have my wisdom tooth pulled in the UK. I wasn't registered with a dentist at the time (otherwise It would have been free) so I had to call and make an emergency appointment at the dental hospital in Glasgow.

They took me in, gave me an X-Ray, identified the problem (wisdom tooth growing at an angle and pushing the teeth in front) Shot me up full of anaesthetic and pulled it.

From phonecall to extraction about 5 hours. Because it was an emergency at the hospital, and not an emergency appointment at my registered dentist (I had none) I had to pay for the extraction. The total cost was £3.04 (around US$5)

Browsing a couple of posts here, I think most British people don't realise how lucky we are to have the NHS (National Health Service) when I see how much a simple procedure like this can cost in the US
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Amount: $1,000.00 Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Posted by: Joe H in Bronx, NY.Purchased: December, 2008
Which Tooth: 2 bottom
They only gave me novacane and it hurt pretty bad getting them pulled. This is in the New York City Area.
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Amount: $700.00 SON HAS NO INSURANCE/IMPACTED WISDOMS
Posted by: User in Calif in OC, CA.Purchased: December, 2008
Which Tooth: WISDOM TEETH
My son has an impacted wisdom tooth that causes him much pain and suffering. The other wisdoms haven't created this much problem but he doesn't have medical insurance. His job doesn't offer it and at current the amount it would cost him to get the extraction would be around $700 as it is impacted and there is bone involved. He talks on the phone to customers all day and it interferes with his speaking not to mention makes him sick. I feel horrible about it because I'm not working and have no savings to be able to stretch my budget to help him. If he has the procedure done he has to take a few days off of work and that will cut into his pay as well. I'm encouraging him to save as much money as he can but his pay is not that much and it will be months before he can have anything done. I get really peeved about this.There are people in the USA who get low cost/no cost medical and meanwhile those working to barely get by, get nothing. Does anyone know of a low cost reputable dentist in southern calif? I appreciate what the user from the UK said of having NHS in place that helps people there. It isn't a perfect system but when you have to fully pay out of pocket it is nice to have something in place that helps with the costs. I believe every LEGAL citizen has a right to free medical care IF they cannot pay. This doesn't mean everything should be mandatory and socialized but when it comes to peoples' health we already pay tons in taxes and get little in return to show for it. M.O.
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Amount: $35.00 go to Mexico
Posted by: clay in monterey, CA.Purchased: 2008
Which Tooth: any/all
For 4 years now I have been going to Algodones, MX to the same dentist. It is 6 miles from Yuma, AZ. You park your car on US soil and walk 300 yards to the dentist. Extractions: $35 each. Root canal: $250. Bridge (1 tooth or 3 unit) $600. Dentures: top and bottom $400. (Requires 2 trips). Fillings: $60. Crowns: $200. Veneers $275 each. This gives you an idea of the costs involved. This tiny border town has 300 dentists and they are as good as or better than the average US dentist. I have received excellent dental care from my dentist. US dentists make $30-$40K a day. That is outrageous. There is no red tape in Algodones..no "consultation fees) and all that nonsense. It is modern, up to date, etc. You can have most work done in 2 days (root canal and crown, etc). Do a search for "dentists in Algodones, MX" and see for yourself. My periodontist there graduated from UCLA.
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Amount: $1,045.00 Tooth extraction
Posted by: DCBCHAS in Charleston, SC.Purchased: December, 2008
Which Tooth: #18
Tooth had vertically cracked after having root canal and crown. Dentist in Charleston, SC charged $ 1045 for surgical extraction and tissue regeneration. Insurance recognized that $ 225 is fair price for extraction and did NOT recognize the regeneration cost. Hence -they paid $160 feel ripped off by dentist... never a position to negotiate when your face is numbed up and you have a bleeding socket in your gums.
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Amount: $203.00 extraction
Posted by: burlahowell in chapel hill, NC.Purchased: February, 2009
Which Tooth: #13
15 yr old crown broke off with prep inside at gum level with post sticking out. Was sugically removed and bone grafting material inserted for later tooth implant. students at UNC did a so-far so-good, no-complication, job for what was probably a very fair charge with hope of further work after it heals.
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Amount: $281.00 Extraction
Posted by: Charlie in Brea,Ca, CA.Purchased: March, 2009
Which Tooth: #31
Had very badly infected tooth.Went to new Dental group that my wife chose when she signed up with new HMO. Co-pay for surgical extraction was supposed to be $5 with insurance. New dentist insisted/demanded that I would have to have bone graft after extraction even though it was in the far back next to where wisdom was removed 30 yrs. ago. That would cost an extra $550 out of my pocket or he wouldn't pull it. Told him to stick his graft. What a scam. Since I was in no mood for a road trip to Ensenada,I drove 1/2 mile down the street and paid dentist $281 to pull it.Wouldv'e been $5 but I couldn't wait a month for HMO to change "CARE PROVIDER". HAH
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Amount: $210.00 surgical extraction
Posted by: april e in chattanooga, TN.Purchased: March, 2009
Which Tooth: lower left molar
I have been quoted 210, but I have insurance an I find out how much I'll pay out of pocket tomorrow. The visit including xrays was 10. Also I'm having a root canal and crown done on a front tooth the reception said but services should total 400 to 500 but with insurance it'll be cheaper. My big problem is my upper molar the root is pressing unto my sinus cavity, its going to cost 40 bucks just to see the oral surgeon, but this will be a medical bill not dental and I don't have a quote just yet.
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Amount: $120.00 Extraction
Posted by: michael in Jacksonville, FL.Purchased: March, 2009
Which Tooth: #13
After insurance I paid $120 to have #13 extracted, the tooth had a hairline fracture in it, the tooth was pulle and came out in 2 pieces, took about 5 minutes to do the actual extraction, the shot took about 20 minutes to numb the gum.
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Amount: $3,000.00 Extraction
Posted by: tsaah in Milwaukee, WI.Purchased: March, 2009
Which Tooth: 2,19,20,21,30
Five extractions cost 3,000 which included socket restoration on 19,20 and 21 and sedation.
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Amount: $150.00 All wisdoms extracted in NJ
Posted by: a user in Cherry Hill, NJ.Purchased: March, 2009
Which Tooth: upper and lower wisdoms
I only had to pay $150 out of pocket along with a $40 co-pay to have 4 wisdom teeth extracted and a broken 2nd premolar on the lower jaw extracted as well. 2 of the wisdom teeth were impacted, the other 2 were fully erupted with no impact. My health insurance paid for the impacted teeth and the broken tooth. My dental insurance paid for the other 2 wisdoms that were not impacted so out of pocket I only had to shell over $190. Thank god for health and dental.
Health insurance = Amerihealth
Dental insurance = delta dental of NJ
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Amount: $200.00 Infected top rear Milar extraction
Posted by: Hal Boyd in San Bruno, Ca, CA.Purchased: May, 2009
Which Tooth: Rear molar
Both teeth were infected and had to be pulled
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Amount: $5,200.00 all remaining teeth for dentures
Posted by: jedelaney in Roseville, CA.Purchased: May, 2009
Which Tooth: 26
Ouch, I don\'t have the means to pay for this in addition to the cost of the dentures. Total expense out of pocket after insurance is $7300 to $8300. So what do I do?
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Amount: $2,100.00 extraction of one tooth
Posted by: dave13 in Springdale, AR.Purchased: October, 2006
Which Tooth: bicuspid #20
I had one infected tooth and was in pain. I was unemployed without any health insurance. Sharma demanded full payment before extraction. I only had $900 in savings so had some difficulty raising money. However did a good job of tooth extraction (under general anaesthetic) in 2006. Price seemed like a ripoff however was oral surgeon MD. I had to pay $3000 for my mother's funeral in 2007. Almost committed suicide in 2007.
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Amount: $3,075.00 17 TEETH EXTRACTIONS FOR DENTURES
Posted by: Paula in FLORENCE, SC.Purchased: 2009
Which Tooth: 17
NEED 17 TEETH EXTRACTED IN PREP FOR DENTURES. THIS ONLY PAYS THE ORAL SURGEON. SOUND EXPENSIVE?
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Amount: $0.00 Molar pulled
Posted by: a user in Hayward, CA.Purchased: June, 2009
Didnt pay a penny , insurance covered eveything.
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Amount: $2,100.00 extraction of wisdomes
Posted by: SmE in syracuse, NY.Purchased: June, 2009
Which Tooth: right and left upper and lower wisdomes
I had an evaluation done on surgery to have my wisdome teeth removed and this was the estimate given. not sure how much of this my insurance will cover yet
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Amount: $517.00 Old Root Canal Extracted
Posted by: ToothyGurl in Houston, TX.Purchased: June, 2009
Which Tooth: First Molar
Got a root canal at 10. They Put in a temporary filling but my mom never took me back for it to be capped. 15 years later (07) Filling fell out. In 09 tooth cracked vertically and I also notice within the toothe the dentist did not clean out all the decay. In addition, my third molar has a big hole in it and BOTH were infected but the second molar was causing so much pain!! the extraction was only 239 but with the bone grafting and x-rays all togethor 517 (out my pocket). ( no insurance!). He wanted me to remove the third molar first but it wasnt causing any pain, plus I told him I dont have 3,870 to pull out my A** for wanting to remove my 3rd molar and a bone graft, make a bridge, do cosmetic surgery, and blah blah blah. the one that was hurting me is the one I wanted OUT. As for my third molar, Ill just go to the school of dentistry for that one...or Mexico. 75% cheaper.
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Amount: $70.00 Extraction
Posted by: kalila p in Westminster, CA.Purchased: 2009
Which Tooth: last bottom back tooth
I browsed this site before my dentist office to get an idea of the price of an extraction. Got mine done today and thought I'd return the favor.

Extracted a tooth in Westminster, CA dental office on 6/12/2009for $70 + $30 xray/consultation =$100.

Feel much better now. =)
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Amount: $2,240.00 Wisdom teeth
Posted by: edge in Atlanta, GA.Purchased: June, 2009
Which Tooth: 4 wisdom teeth, impacted
Is that too much for an Atlanta area dentist?
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Amount: $315.00 Extraction
Posted by: Melinda in Fort Myers, FL.Purchased: June, 2009
This included the x-ray, exam, shots to deaden the area. I had to pay out of pocket then they submit the claim to my insurance company. The cashier told me I should get refunded around $215.
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Amount: $580.00 Broken Tooth
Posted by: David Dickinson in Sydney, Other.Purchased: June, 2008
Which Tooth: Second from back, bottom
My tooth had broken in half, due to my molers coming through. I went to see my dentist and he just started to fix it. Last time I paid $340.00. The lady at reception thought I had medical insurance and charged me $580.00. I explained that was not the case, she checked my file again and prceeded to charge me the medical insurence cost not the non insured cost. I questioned her, she replied that was the cost. I got riped off, cause some one was lazy , and didn't read my imformation properly.
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Amount: $1,945.00 Extraction
Posted by: Rick Jones in Orange County, CA.Purchased: June, 2009
Which Tooth: second from front
150- consult and xrays. 450- flipper tooth. 315- extraction. 600- bone graft replacement. 430- anesthesia. Two different doctors.
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Amount: $1,988.00 wisdom teeth
Posted by: ronnie in orlando, FL.Purchased: June, 2009
Which Tooth: 4-wisdom teeth
had all 4 wisdom teeth extracted. bony-
iv sedation. took 1hr. 15min.
insurance paid half of the $1988.00.
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Amount: $225.00 Extraction
Posted by: Tammy in Enid, OK.Purchased: July, 2009
Which Tooth: #122
Charged $150.00 for 2 min worth of work. 40 for 5 min too tell me what I already knew. 35.00 for three exrays of the tooth that needed pulled , that took 6 min or so. so ruffley 20 min of time lets say 1/2 hr . thats $450.00 hr They seem to think their saving your life . I agree they deserve a pay check but the President of the United states doesn,t even make $450.00 hr wheres consumer protection our goverment should supply for us.

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Amount: $0.00 extraction
Posted by: mikeA in germantown, MD.Purchased: July, 2009
i have not yet gone to the dentist,but while asking around for quote,it is apparent to me that these dentists can charge whatever they please.it is completely ridiculous.$500 for removing a tooth?....yet another reason to HATE dentists!!!
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Amount: $350.00 tooth pulled
Posted by: mike G in bound brook, NJ.Purchased: March, 2005
Which Tooth: top back one
This was years ago in bound brook NJ. Dentist charged me for EVERYTHING gas shots anything that was used or done was itemized and charged to my account. would not let me drive home had to get someone to pick me up after.
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Amount: $850.00 extraction and graft
Posted by: toothless in l.a. in los angeles, CA.Purchased: 2009
Which Tooth: #28
beverly hills oral surgeon. probably 20% over market price, to pay for his rent.
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Amount: $395.00 impacted wisdom tooth extraction
Posted by: J o in Morristown, NJ.Purchased: August, 2009
Which Tooth: 17
My wisdom tooth had an enormous cavity that was painful every night. It was growing into the adjacent tooth and xray showed it cutting into the enamel of the tooth next to it. My dentist couldnt extract because of the angle. My oral surgeon who removed two previous wisdom teeth did it. He was extremely fast and I didn't feel anything after only having the gums numbed. In fact I was surprised when the nurse said it was out. He put in a stitch to close it up. Cost was $395 and I have no insurance, and that includes the follow up visit. I provided him a print out of an xray image so he didnt do the full mouth single xray that normally costs around $125. The huge cavity showed some infection so he gave me a script for an amoxicillin antibiotic which cost $11 for about ten days, again no insurance. Tylenol 3 also cost $11 but I only used one tablet. Some soreness but no real pain. Previous extractions in 2004 cost either 250 or 300 at the same oral surgeon, so either this extraction was more complex or prices have risen 30% in a few years. His office is across from Morristown Memorial Hospital in a prestigious medical professionals building. As an aside, my dentist in an expensive area of central Philadelphia charged $930 for full mouth scaling/deep cleaning and quoted $250 to pull the wisdom tooth but it turned out to be too complex for him. Initial visit with full xrays and charting my teeth pockets for the cleaning cost $170. A clinic in a ghetto area of town quoted, I think, $600 for full mouth deep cleaning/scaling, plus the cost of the initial visit which I did not get a quote for (price is even cheaper if you can show that you have low income). As for the Brit above who mentions his $5 extraction - that's cheap but you're paying for it through higher taxes somewhere along the line.
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Amount: $366.00 Extractions
Posted by: CindiS99 in Stafford, VA.Purchased: August, 2009
Which Tooth: lower wisdom
My husband had his 2 lower wisdoms pulled, pan exray, and exam came to $429.00 after our Aetna Vital Savings discount it was $366.00.

Wanted to add for those who are have all their teeth removed for dentures... check out affordabledentures.com It is $65 to $120 per extraction. I am getting their cheap upper partial for $285.00 and then I plan to go for implants.
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Amount: $606.00 Tooth pulled
Posted by: Joet in Chester County, PA.Purchased: August, 2009
Which Tooth: One Back upper Molar
Had to have tooth removed due to infection of the bone from periodontal issues, That was $250 after I asked ( begged )for a 10% discount. The rest was for a bone graft, that the dentist said was needed to stabilize the adjacent teeth. Sounds logical but what do I know. The bone graft seems a bit outrageous cost wise, just filling the empty space with some bone graft material that can\'t cost that much and maybe 5 minutes extra time. I don\'t have dental insurance, but maybe I got to look into it at this point. If extractions are done by an oral surgeon, other than a regular dentist, maybe my Blue Shield Medical Insurance would have covered this, don\'t know. Too late now but I got to look into something. I have to go back for a periodontal exam and start scaling etc. God knows what that will cost, but I guess it beats pulling all my teeth and getting dentures. I\'m going to look into taking a trip to Mexico, as mentioned by another guy.
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Amount: $2,735.00 Wisdom Teeth Extraction - 12 year old
Posted by: David O in Walnut Creek, CA.Purchased: August, 2009
Which Tooth: all four wisdom teeth
We haven't done this yet, but our dental surgeon gave us that price. We've run out of dental insurance money so are stuck with this cost unless we negotiate it down. My thinking is that this is the cost they bill the insurance company, and the actual fees they receive are always lower based on their contract with the provider. Anybody have experience with these kinds of over-charges? I'm reluctant to pay all cash for this--seems like the insurance company negotiated rate would likely be a third or more less than the price quoted.
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Amount: $180.00 tooth extraction
Posted by: lovebug24 in Deer Wood, MN.Purchased: August, 2009
Which Tooth: 18
Had no insurance. Smile center did it on a Sunday altogether 180.00.
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Amount: $900.00 wisdom tooth extraction
Posted by: artcat26 in Manchester, NH.Purchased: September, 2009
Which Tooth: 4 wisdom
I spoke with 2 seperate oral surgeons in Southern NH. My estimate was approximately 350.00 per tooth (all four of which are completely erupted). The first visit plus x-rays would be 180.00 at one doctor and 250 at the other. The big expense was being put under which would cost me almost 1,000.00. Both estimates with everything came to approximately 2,500.00. I then called Aspen Dental who said that my first visit with x-rays was FREE because I didn't have insurance. I just came home with an estimate of 900.00 to have all four taken out and thats with novacaine. They gave me many options both medically and financially. First they told me I could have one of the dentists remove my teeth, but they can only administer novacine and can't put me under. My other option was to make an appointment with their oral surgeon who came in twice a month. It would cost a little more per tooth, but he would be able to put me under for the procedure and this would cost an extra 350.00. Thats a big difference from the 950.00 I was told by the other two offices.I will be using Care Credit to pay for my treatment which offers no interest plans. So shop around it's definitely worth it.
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Amount: $1,087.00 Pulling #5 now, then later all 4 wisdoms
Posted by: John P. in Greensboro, NC.Purchased: October, 2009
Which Tooth: # 5, 1, 16, 17, 32
Reading this site has been such a relief! Yesterday (10/8/2009), I had to back out of a emergency extraction (#5 was hurting like hell) because I didn't have my $193.00 co-pay (total cost $266.00). With pain-killers, I have to await another paycheck in 2 weeks - ha. This #5 tooth was initially (Dec. 2008) a root-canal candidate, but by August this year, half of it broke off (in pieces - i actually saved these pieces for a while - hehe) until now it's beyond redemption... it's got to come out.
My initial dentist (2008) who was not on my CIGNA network, charged me $215.00 per quad (total $860, my share was $640.00 - ouchie!) for deep cleaning. Her office mgr deceived me (about the cost) at the outset, until it was too late, and I had to scrape and scrawl to come up with that money. Sadly, the dentist herself was superb, i just felt deceived by the office mgr, and have asked them to transfer my records to my wife's dentist (who is a network provider with impeccable credentials, and whom I should have gone to in the first place!)
The old dentist (and her network of high-priced, fancy oral surgeons) quoted me near $3000.00 for the extractions and root-canal listed above. But not anymore, I'm outta there!
The five extractions listed above (anesthesia, etc. included) will now run me $1480 total. After insurance (shitty still, if you ask me), I pay $1087 total. ($193.00 for #5, $894.00 for the 4 wisdoms). My goal is to extract #5 first (in 2 weeks). Then will probably do #16 and #17 before end of the year. Wisdom #17 is growing at an angle and impacting the next molar. It'd be REAL TOUGH budget-wise for my family, and we'll most certainly have no Christmas to speak of this year. It's a paycheck to paycheck existence as it is!
#1 and #32 will have to wait until 2010 sometime.
Thanks to all you guys for coming out here to share your experiences. Such a comfort to know that we're not the only ones suffering through doctor and dentist bills.
God help us all!
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Amount: $335.00 tooth extraction
Posted by: AZgal in humbolt, AZ.Purchased: October, 2009
Which Tooth: 31 lower right molar
my back tooth broke on a thurs. night, and split down the middle.it was brittle from lots of drilling and fillings (that had fallen out)now it was like a splintered bone sticking out of my lower jaw, couldn't swallow without bumping it. bad pain + i had a terrible time finding dentist open next a.m.(friday) as this is just a small area they have gone to short weeks (ie: tues. -thurs.) this limits your bargaining power, obviously. i did find someone who would take me about 40 mins. away. I ended up with 'surgical' removal, some cutting tooth and gum up (yikes),multiple shots in jaw bec. the sucker wouldn't budge. so my price really was reasonable bec. of tooth location and the emergency nature. it included gas & shots, xray & exam, dissoluble stitches.
i feel better having read these posts, and it is very helpful to read others comments. i don't have ins., but don't mind paying a fair price. it is embarrassing to see some dentists' over the top numbers. the poster was right- do shop around if you have the time-there are big differences out there.
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Amount: $3,600.00 How can they sleep at night?
Posted by: Mouthful'o Teeth in Omaha, AR.Purchased: 2009
Which Tooth: 3rd and 4th molars
I am one of the few, cursed with 7 wisdom teeth, and all four of the 3rd molars are impacted. So, I\'m looking at $500-750 per tooth for the 3rd molars and $250-400 for the supernumerary molars. With no Insurance and having lost my job back in June, it seems I have no choice but to suffer and endure the pains of crowding, swelling, and migraines everyday. Anyone have a resolution? Prayer is the only hope at this point.
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Amount: $180.00 College of Dentistry, University of Iowa
Posted by: a user in Coralville, IA.Purchased: 2009
Which Tooth: #23, 26, 29
I had 3 teeth extracted yesterday as part of in-progress work that will total bet. $2400 and $2600, inc. scaling, replacing old fillings, whitening, and a permanent partial incl 4 artificial teeth. The work is performed by either 3rd year or grad students under supervision of professors. You have to pay as you go for each procedure. Two students did the work yesterday and it was passed on by their professor. I'm very pleased with their work and would suggest anyone find a dental school if they can, even if they have to travel a ways. It's worth the savings and I believe you can be assured of getting the best.
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Amount: $1,625.00 Wisdom teeth
Posted by: GabbyJ in Gulfport, MS.Purchased: 2009
Which Tooth: Wisdom Teeth
I am under Tricare United Concordia dental. They cover all but 372 for my wisdom teeth extraction, I mostly paid for the general anesthesia. But the problem is I need a root canal, which is 450 and then like 500-1000 for a crown(crazy) Or I could go to the original oral surgeon and get it extracted which will be 500. They covered my wisdom but not this upper right molar. Sound fair? I think not!
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Amount: $52.50 2 molars
Posted by: mcy in Seattle, WA.Purchased: October, 2009
Which Tooth: back 2 molars
I had 2 back molars removed yesterday for $250 before insurance, $50 after. Cheap!
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Amount: $1,350.00 Tooth extraction
Posted by: User in Wisc in Lake Genea, WI.Purchased: November, 2009
Which Tooth: Molar 15
Per my dentist, I need to have my molar extracted. The tooth next to my molar is the anchor for a bridge and she said it is to close and may destroy the anchor tooth. The $1350. estimate includes mixing my blood with bone to fill the empty hole. Does this sound OK and cost?Thanks
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Amount: $476.00 tooth exctaction
Posted by: jackmaxolas711 in Greenwood, IN.Purchased: November, 2009
Which Tooth: A & S
Total is after insurance and this also includes to spacers for my 10 year old son.
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Amount: $465.00 Extraction
Posted by: a user in healdsburg, CA.Purchased: November, 2009
Had a vertical crack in the only tooth left on right side molars have been gone for years lots of pain and no sleep for 3 days went to dental office recommended by 1800dentist and got ripped off for simple extraction 400 plus 65 for him to tell me it would cost 400 to pull. I asked him to check my other teeth and he said he would not for some reason this guy must have forgot he requested 65 for exam i paid him and did not recieve the service? some do take advantage of cash customers knowing insurance would have only paid 125-200 for that extraction no honor among men.
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