How Much Does Wisdom Teeth Extraction Cost?

For the sake of providing a range of possible wisdom teeth extractions in maple grove costs we’ll break down the extraction into four categories. Prior to establishing the condition of the wisdom tooth we’ll look at the evolution of the wisdom tooth and the conditions and symptoms contributing to the likelihood of you experiencing the extraction of a wisdom tooth.

The Evolution of the Wisdom Tooth

Somewhere in the neighborhood of 10,000 years ago the human skull and jaws had room comfortably for 32 teeth. This included a third set of molars called wisdom teeth. Over the centuries as diets changed and the brain grew in size the jaw grew smaller. Today many humans only have room for 28 teeth. In fact, it is suggested that 35% of the world’s population will never see wisdom teeth. A larger percentage of those that do grow wisdom teeth will see those teeth as remaining impacted in which they never erupt. Most wisdom teeth are erupting between the ages of 17 and 25.

The Symptoms of Impacted Wisdom Teeth

If the wisdom teeth do not erupt, they can cause a number of issues with the arch. They can crowd and push the neighboring molars resulting poor alignment and damage to the adjacent teeth, the jawbone and the nerves in the jaw. You might experience swelling and infection if the impacted wisdom tooth is left untreated.

The Wisdom Tooth Extraction

First and foremost, the dentist will start with a set of x-rays. These will identify impacted wisdom teeth or partially erupted wisdom teeth. From this point forward depending on the condition and placement costs may vary. To demonstrate that variance our range is starting at $200 for an easier extraction up to $1,200 for a difficult impacted wisdom tooth. Here are our four different types of wisdom tooth extraction.

  • A fully erupted wisdom tooth- An average extraction will run about $300 with a range from $200 to $700. The tooth is fully erupted, easy to reach and the procedure will only last about 20 minutes. This limits the amount of anesthesia necessary and the length of time in the dental chair.
  • An impacted wisdom tooth just under the surface- The range for this extraction is $250 to $850 and averages about $350. Anesthesia is necessary as is a small incision to access the tooth. The x-rays show that the tooth limited in bony growth and easily extracted with the possibility of sutures to close the incision.
  • A partially bony, impacted wisdom tooth- With an average of $450 and a range of $300 to $950 this is when the x-ray shows the tooth has more structure resulting in more anesthesia and more effort throughout the procedure to extract the tooth. Not only is there the incision in the gums to access the tooth but also in the tooth itself.
  • A fully bony impacted wisdom tooth- The worst-case scenario of possibly roots or the tooth extending into the jawbone. With an average of $550 and the range from $340 to $1,200, this procedure will necessitate sedation, more time and a more difficult process to extract.

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