How Much Does Tooth Extraction Cost? Compare Average Cost in US and Mexico
Tooth extraction is a fairly common dental procedure, but the cost can vary depending on a number of factors. Read on to learn more about the average cost of tooth extraction in United States and Mexico.
by Dayo Dental |Updated on 2 September 2022
Sometimes, we are left with the option of last resort: tooth extraction.
For many of us, the last memory of a tooth extraction is that time when we were a kid, the first time we saw a dentist. Fortunately, dental extraction technology has made great improvements in making tooth extraction as painless as possible nowadays.
But before you go to the dentist, it’s better to have an idea of the average dental costs. How much is a tooth extraction?
In order to answer that question, it’s important for you to know that there are 3 major classifications of dental extractions:
1. Regular (Simple) Extraction
Regular extraction is usually done to prepare for orthodontic treatment. It is also done when a tooth is broken, severely decayed or has not erupted yet. The dentist will numb the tooth and the surrounding area before using an instrument to loosen the tooth and remove it.
After the procedure, it’s important to follow the directives of your dentist to ensure smooth and proper healing of the extraction site. Complications such as infection, dry socket (when the blood clot that forms in the empty socket after extraction is dislodged), and nerve damage can occur.
2. Surgical Extraction
When wisdom tooth first erupts, it is often times impacted and misaligned which can crowd or damage adjacent teeth. If this happens, a regular extraction may not be possible and a dental surgeon will need to perform a surgical extraction. This can be done under local anesthesia, intravenous sedation or general anesthesia depending on the level of complexity.
3. Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Wisdom teeth are the third and last set of molars that erupt in our mouth. They usually come in between the ages of 17 and 25. For some people, wisdom teeth don’t require any treatment.
But in some cases, wisdom teeth may grow sideways, partially emerge from the gum or get trapped beneath the gum and bone. When this happens, they are called impacted wisdom teeth. Impacted wisdom teeth can cause pain, infection, damage to other teeth and crowding. They often need to be removed through surgery.
How much is a simple tooth extraction?
An extraction is classified as regular (simple) type of extraction because the tooth can easily be removed with dental forceps. Although the tooth is decayed or non-restorable, it has enough tooth structure above the gums. A general dentist usually performs the tooth extraction while you are under local anesthesia, unless you need multiple extractions.
The average cost of a simple extraction in the US varies from $150 – $300 per tooth. The corresponding average cost of a tooth extraction in Mexico is $95 – $100. Additional costs may incur if root canal treatment is applied.
How much is a surgical extraction?
Surgical extraction is necessary if the tooth is broken off the gum line or has not fully erupted. Although this can be done by a general dentist, usually an oral surgeon or a specialist performs this type of tooth extraction. It can be performed under local anesthesia or sedation dentistry.
How much is a surgical extraction with anasthesia? The average cost of tooth extraction the US is $250 – $600. In Mexico, average cost of tooth extraction is $150. For any dental procedure, Mexico remains to be one of the most affordable places to get dental work. In fact, many international patients from US and Canada flock to Mexico to get the cheapest place to get all-on-4 dental implants.
How much is a wisdom tooth extraction?
Wisdom tooth extraction is the most complicated type of extraction because of its anatomic bone attachments and proximity to important nerves. It involves the removal of the very back teeth (dental number 1, 16, 17, and 32).
This often performed by an oral surgeon or periodontist. With the proper training, a general dentist can also fully erupt an impacted wisdom teeth extraction. Wisdom tooth extraction is performed with local anesthesia, IV sedation, inhalation sedation, or general anesthesia.
In the US, the average cost of a wisdom tooth extraction with anasthesia is $400 – $600. The average cost of a wisdom tooth extraction in Mexico for impacted teeth starts at $150.
How much is a tooth extraction with insurance?
If there’s one thing you can rely on dental insurance, it’s covering your tooth extraction. Whether you go to the US or Mexico, your dental insurance usually covers your extraction. How much is covered by dental insurance? On average, around 50% to 70%.
Even if you travel for dental work in Mexico, your dental insurance will cover your dental extraction through a reimbursement process. By applying your dental insurance to Mexico prices, you extend your dental savings significantly.
Of course, be aware of the yearly maximum limit that you can spend on your dental insurance. Every insurance plan is unique.
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Dayo Dental is a US-based company helping American and Canadian customers find the most reputable and qualified dentists in Mexico. Through Dayo Dental Network of pre-vetted dental practitioners, clients can find the top dentists in their field offering top-notch dental services for, often times, a fraction of the cost of US/Canadian prices.