Need a painful wisdom tooth removed and dont have insurance or a regular dentist. How much will it cost?

I am middle aged and have never had a wisdom tooth removed. My upper jaw has a fully grown out, straight (non-impacted), wisdom that has a big hole that food gets caught in and causes me quite a bit of pain. I dont have insurance, I can get it through my work, but am not sure that i can wait for all the red tape, It really hurts. Does anyone have a dentist story to share regarding their wisdom tooth? Thanks.


Simeon

Need a painful wisdom tooth removed and dont have insurance or a regular dentist. How much will it cost?
The pain in your tooth won't be as bad as the pain you feel when you get that bill. I'm guessing in excess of $1,000. Best bet is to set up a payment plan with t he dentist where you're paying at least $50-whatever a month.
Reply:i had my wisdom tooth removed yesterday,and got an estimate for my dentist.although i have a insurance and they will cover all my cost.but i can give you the number my dentist gave me for the extraction


upper wisdom tooth :- 274 each


lower wisdom tooth :- 359 each


not sure if all dentist charge the same but i am guessing it must be close if not exact....in between u can take a tax deduction next year if u itemize you deductions :-) all the best ,hope this helps
Reply:you don't metion where u live. Sounds like the tooth is fully erupted, not impacted. In Ontario, any dentist (excluding speciallists) should charge the same rate. A "simple extraction" is $80 and a "complex" extraction is $150. Call around, see if you can find someone that will do the exam for free. They legally have to take an x-ray before the removal and that is about $20.



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