Chicago Metro Guide

Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost in Chicago, 2026

All four wisdom teeth with mixed impaction and IV sedation in Chicago private practice runs $2,000 to $3,800 all-in in 2026. UIC College of Dentistry and Midwestern University clinics deliver the same case for $750 to $1,500. Illinois Medicaid covers medically necessary adult extractions. Chicago sits roughly 12 percent above the national median per ADA HPI 2026.

Chicago Private Practice Pricing

Case	National Range	Chicago (1.12x)
Single erupted (D7140)	$75 to $200	$85 to $225
Single soft tissue impaction	$225 to $400	$250 to $450
Single full bony impaction	$400 to $600	$450 to $670
Two wisdom teeth, mixed	$700 to $1,400	$785 to $1,570
All four mixed impaction, IV sedation	$1,800 to $3,400	$2,000 to $3,800
All four full bony, IV sedation	$2,400 to $4,175	$2,690 to $4,675

Chicago multiplier of 1.12x from ADA HPI East North Central regional bands. The Loop, North Side (Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Gold Coast) practices sit at the upper end. South Side practices (Hyde Park, Bronzeville, Beverly) typically quote at or below national median. Western suburbs (Naperville, Aurora, Schaumburg) vary widely by practice positioning.

Chicago Dental Schools and County Health

Chicago has two accredited dental schools with public oral surgery clinics, and Cook County Health operates the public hospital oral surgery service.

UIC College of Dentistry

Illinois Medical District, West Side

University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic. High-volume teaching service. Public clinic with sliding-scale option for income-eligible. Wait list for surgical extraction typically 8 to 12 weeks. All-four mixed impaction case typically $850 to $1,500.

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Midwestern University CDM

Downers Grove, western suburbs

College of Dental Medicine oral surgery clinic. Accessible from western Chicago suburbs and DuPage County. Often shorter wait list than UIC. All-four case typically $750 to $1,400.

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Cook County Health operates oral and maxillofacial surgery at Stroger Hospital and Provident Hospital for Medicaid and uninsured patients with sliding-scale fees. Stroger is the larger of the two services and handles complex bony impaction cases that require hospital resources.

FQHCs with dental capacity in Chicago include Erie Family Health Services (multiple Chicago locations), Howard Brown Health (North Side), and Heartland Health Centers. Use the HRSA FQHC locator to find the nearest dental service.

Chicago Insurance Landscape

Chicago dental insurance is dominated by Delta Dental of Illinois, MetLife, Aetna Dental, Cigna Dental, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Dental, and Guardian. Annual maximums on employer-sponsored plans typically run $1,500 to $2,500. City of Chicago and Cook County employee plans sit at the higher end of that range.

Illinois Medicaid dental coverage was expanded under the Adult Dental Benefits Restoration to include medically necessary extractions for adult enrollees. The pathway is through one of the HealthChoice Illinois managed care organisations (Aetna Better Health, Blue Cross Community Health Plans, CountyCare, Meridian, Molina, YouthCare) which contract dental networks. UIC, Midwestern, and Cook County Health are reliable Medicaid acceptors.

For uninsured Chicago patients, the without-insurance page documents dental savings plans (DentalPlans.com, Cigna Vital Savings, Aetna) and cash discount tactics that apply nationally. Chicago-specific tactic: high-volume practices in the western suburbs (Berwyn, Cicero, Aurora) and South Side (Englewood, Auburn Gresham) typically quote 25 to 35 percent below Loop and North Side practices for the same case.

The Chicago Public Schools dental program covers comprehensive dental for enrolled students through age 18. For wisdom teeth in the late-adolescent age window where extraction is technically easier, this is a useful pathway for families with children in CPS.

Chicago: FAQ

How much does wisdom teeth removal cost in Chicago in 2026?

In Chicago in 2026, all four wisdom teeth with mixed impaction and IV sedation runs $2,000 to $3,800 in private practice. UIC College of Dentistry and Midwestern University dental school clinics typically deliver the same case for $750 to $1,500. Illinois Medicaid covers medically necessary extractions for adults under expanded coverage.

Which Chicago area dental schools do wisdom teeth removal?

Two dental schools in the Chicago area operate oral surgery clinics: University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry in the Illinois Medical District, and Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Downers Grove. Both require evaluation appointments. Wait times for surgical extraction typically run 6 to 10 weeks.

Does Illinois Medicaid cover wisdom teeth removal?

Yes. Illinois Medicaid (HealthChoice Illinois) covers medically necessary extractions for adult and child enrollees. The adult dental benefit was expanded under the Adult Dental Benefits Restoration. Children under 21 have comprehensive coverage including third molar evaluation. The Managed Care Organization dental network is the access pathway.

Why is Chicago wisdom teeth removal close to the national average?

Chicago oral surgery pricing sits roughly 12 percent above national median per ADA HPI 2026 East North Central regional bands. Downtown Loop, North Side, and Gold Coast practices sit at the upper end. South Side and West Side practices sit at or below national median, making Chicago one of the more accessible large metros for affordable private oral surgery.

What insurance is common in Chicago for dental coverage?

Delta Dental of Illinois, MetLife, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Dental, and Guardian are the dominant Chicago carriers. Annual maximums on employer-sponsored plans typically cap at $1,500 to $2,500. City of Chicago employee benefits and Cook County employee plans run at the higher end of that range.

Where can I find affordable oral surgery in Chicago?

UIC College of Dentistry is the primary low-cost pathway. Cook County Health (Stroger and Provident hospitals) offers oral surgery for Medicaid and uninsured. Erie Family Health Services and Howard Brown Health operate FQHC dental services across Chicago neighbourhoods. For commercially insured patients, high-volume practices on the South Side and in the western suburbs typically quote 20 to 30 percent below downtown practices for the same case.

Other major metros: New York City, Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Boston, San Francisco, Atlanta.

Sources: ADA Survey of Dental Fees 2026; Illinois Medicaid Dental; Cook County Health; HRSA FQHC Locator.

Not medical advice. Dental school clinic availability should be confirmed directly with the institution.