2026 US Patient Reference

How Much Does Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost in 2026?

US national range: $1,200-$4,175 for all four teeth, depending on impaction and sedation (CareCredit). Insurance covers 50-80% up to a $1,000-$2,000 dental annual max.

Sources reviewed June 2026: CareCredit cost guide (ASQ360 50-state research), Aspen Dental published pricing, AAOMS, Cochrane Review 2020.

CDT CodeProcedureLowTypicalHigh
D7140Erupted tooth (simple extraction)$137$177$335
D7210Erupted tooth requiring sectioning$281$363$702
D7220Soft tissue impaction$325$423$829
D7230Partial bony impaction$413$532$1,041
D7240Full bony impaction$413$532$1,041
D7241Full bony with complications$639$835$1,620
D7250Removal of residual root$281$363$702

Per tooth, local anaesthetic only. Excludes sedation, consultation, and X-ray. Figures are CareCredit's published averages by extraction type (ASQ360 50-state research for Synchrony, checked October 2026); CareCredit publishes one bony-impaction figure, so D7230 and D7240 share it and D7250 references the surgical-extraction figure. No national per-CDT-code fee survey exists.

10-second summary: Simple extraction $137-$335 per tooth. Soft tissue to full bony impaction $325-$1,041 per tooth, complicated cases to $1,620 (CareCredit). Sedation adds $273-$675 per visit; general anaesthesia $494-$1,253. Oral surgeons cost more than general dentists for the same erupted tooth. Dental schools and community clinics charge well below private practice. Most dental plans cover 50-80% up to a $1,000-$2,000 annual max.

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CareCredit's published per-tooth and anaesthesia averages, scaled by its state average for all four teeth. Math shown.

Impacted teeth usually need an oral surgeon

Sedation covers oral, nitrous or IV sedation, which CareCredit reports as one figure.

The Four Cost Drivers

Impaction Level

The single biggest factor. A simple erupted D7140 averages $177 per tooth; a full bony D7240 averages $532. That is the same jaw, same tooth, roughly triple the fee (CareCredit).

CDT Code Guide →

Anaesthesia Type

Local is included. Sedation adds $273-$675 per visit; general anaesthesia $494-$1,253. For most healthy adult four-tooth cases, IV sedation is clinically sufficient.

Anaesthesia Guide →

Provider Type

A general dentist handles erupted teeth ($137-$335 per tooth). An oral surgeon costs more but handles all impaction levels and offers IV sedation.

Provider Comparison →

Geography

CareCredit's state averages for all four teeth run from $2,191 (Maryland) to $3,256 (Colorado) against a $2,685 national average, and do not track cost of living. Case type moves the bill more than location.

50-State Guide →

What Is (and Is Not) Included in Most Quotes

Typically Included

  • +Extraction itself
  • +Local anaesthesia
  • +Suturing (if required)
  • +Post-op exam at same visit

Often Billed Separately

  • !Panoramic X-ray (OPG)
  • !Sedation (oral/nitrous/IV): $273-$675 per visit
  • !General anaesthesia: $494-$1,253 per visit
  • !Prescriptions
  • !Follow-up if complications arise
  • !Dry socket treatment

Always request an all-in written quote. See full recovery cost guide.

Do You Actually Need Them Removed?

The 2020 Cochrane review (Ghaeminia et al.) found insufficient evidence to support or refute routine prophylactic removal of asymptomatic impacted wisdom teeth in adults. AAOMS does not endorse routine prophylactic extraction and recommends removal based on clinical judgement, not age or precautionary policy alone.

Routine removal is a reasonable choice when roots are not fully formed (ages 17-25) and extraction is expected to become necessary eventually. It is not automatically the right choice for every asymptomatic, fully erupted tooth with adequate space and good oral hygiene.

Practice blogs ranking for this topic sell the surgery. We do not. See the full evidence review on the dedicated page.

Insurance Math: A Worked Example

Scenario: $2,800 quote, all four impacted, IV sedation, dental PPO at 80% to $1,500 max

Total quote $2,800
Dental annual maximum $1,500
Plan pays (80% of $2,800 = $2,240, capped at the $1,500 max)$1,500
Your out-of-pocket ($2,800 - $1,500)$1,300

If the case qualifies as medically necessary and is billed to medical insurance, there is no annual dollar cap on covered essential benefits; what you pay then depends on your medical deductible, coinsurance and out-of-pocket maximum. See full routing guide at /insurance.

Cost by State (Top 10)

All 50 states →
StateAverage, All Four
California$2,691
New York$2,724
Texas$2,801
Florida$2,843
Illinois$2,265
Pennsylvania$2,839
Ohio$2,410
Georgia$2,846
Washington$2,550
Massachusetts$2,708

Average cost of basic removal of all four wisdom teeth, as published by CareCredit (2023 Synchrony Average Procedural Cost Study, ASQ360). National average $2,685. Full 50-state table.

No Insurance? Cheaper Paths

Dental School Clinics

Reduced fees

Oral surgery residents supervised by licensed faculty. Expect a wait list. Fees are set per case and are typically well below private practice.

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Dental Savings Plans

Member discounts

DentalPlans.com, Carrington, Aetna Vital Savings. You pay a membership fee and get discounted fees at participating practices. Not insurance: check the plan's fee schedule for the extraction codes before joining.

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CareCredit Financing

0% promo

6-24 month 0% promotional periods. Warning: if the balance is not paid in full by the deadline, interest is charged back to the purchase date at the standard purchase APR (32.99% for new accounts since May 2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to remove all 4 wisdom teeth without insurance?
Without insurance, CareCredit's published all-four range is $1,200-$4,175 depending on impaction and sedation. Four simple erupted teeth sit near the bottom; four full bony impactions with sedation near the top. Dental school clinics charge well below private practice. See the full without-insurance breakdown.
Is wisdom tooth removal covered by insurance?
Most dental plans cover 50-80% to a $1,000-$2,000 annual maximum. Surgical extractions are often classified as 'major' (typically 50% coverage). Medical insurance may cover the surgery when it is medically necessary, and medical plans have no annual dollar cap on covered essential benefits.
Why is wisdom teeth removal so expensive?
Three factors: impaction complexity (a full bony D7240 averages $532 per tooth, roughly 3x the $177 for a simple D7140), anaesthesia (sedation adds $273-$675 per visit, general $494-$1,253), and provider type (oral surgeons generally charge more than general dentists for the same erupted case).
Can a regular dentist remove wisdom teeth?
Yes, for fully erupted teeth (D7140, D7210). CareCredit's average for a simple erupted extraction is $177 per tooth (range $137-$335). Impacted wisdom teeth require an oral surgeon. Most general dentists routinely refer any bony impaction regardless of severity.
How much does IV sedation cost for wisdom teeth?
Sedation (oral, nitrous, or IV) adds $273-$675 per visit to the bill; general anaesthesia adds $494-$1,253 (CareCredit). For most healthy adults having four-tooth extractions, IV sedation is clinically sufficient. Ask your surgeon: 'Can this be done under IV sedation rather than general anaesthesia?'
Do I actually need my wisdom teeth removed?
Not automatically. Cochrane Review 2020 found insufficient evidence for routine prophylactic removal of asymptomatic teeth. Removal is clearly indicated for pain, infection, cyst formation, or damage to adjacent teeth. See the full evidence review.
What CDT codes appear on a wisdom tooth bill?
D7140 (erupted simple), D7210 (erupted surgical), D7220 (soft tissue impaction), D7230 (partial bony), D7240 (full bony), D7241 (full bony with complications). Your EOB and treatment plan should list these codes with the billed fee next to each.
What is the cheapest way to get wisdom teeth removed?
A dental school oral surgery clinic or a Federally Qualified Health Center with sliding-scale fees is usually the cheapest route. At a private practice, ask about a dental savings plan or a cash-payment discount and get the discounted fee in writing.

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Sources: CareCredit wisdom teeth cost guide (50-state research by ASQ360 for Synchrony, checked October 2026); Aspen Dental published wisdom teeth pricing (2026 internal data); FAIR Health Consumer cost estimator; ADA CDT code set (procedure definitions); AAOMS Advocacy White Paper on Third Molar Surgery 2016; Cochrane Review: Surgical removal versus retention for the management of asymptomatic disease-free impacted wisdom teeth, 2020. There is no national per-procedure ADA fee survey: it was discontinued in 2023. Full methodology →

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A real person reads every question that lands here. The reply will say which source a figure came from, whether that is the CareCredit fee research, a CDT code definition or a published practice price list, so you can check it yourself. Where an answer would help other readers we may publish an anonymised version on the site, and we will ask you before we do.

What we can help with. Fee ranges, what a code on a treatment plan means, how a plan maximum or a dental school clinic changes the total. This site is a price reference, not dental or medical advice, and nothing on it is a recommendation to have a tooth taken out or to leave it alone. Whether a wisdom tooth needs removing, and what it will cost under a particular policy, is between you, your dentist or oral surgeon, and your insurer.

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Updated 2026-04-27