When you are experiencing dental pain, all you care about is making the pain go away. You want a dentist to see you quickly and ease your discomfort before caring for the dental issue. We want to help you with all your oral health needs at Evolve Dental Care, but your comfort is paramount to us. If you are experiencing dental pain in the back of your mouth, it could be your wisdom teeth, and you will want to know what costs to expect if you have to remove them.
What Are Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth are the last set of adult teeth to come in behind your second set of molars; for many people, wisdom teeth erupt during the teenage or early adult years, but some people don’t even have wisdom teeth. There are many circumstances when wisdom teeth should be removed; for example, if they are:
- Coming in at an angle
- Crowding your other teeth
- Causing tooth decay because of their position
- Impacted or stuck below the gum’s surface
What Is the Cost of Wisdom Teeth Removal in 18103?
It’s important to note that many factors can affect wisdom teeth removal costs. The first factor is whether or not you have insurance; with typical insurance plans, each extraction will cost approximately $100-$200 per tooth. Without insurance, that cost will likely be $200-$600 per tooth.
For an accurate price, your dentist must examine your teeth to determine whether your wisdom teeth have fully erupted. If your wisdom teeth have fully erupted and are visible in your mouth, a dentist can use local anesthesia and remove your wisdom teeth. This process will be quicker and easier than a surgical extraction.
If your wisdom teeth haven’t fully erupted, you may require a surgical extraction; also, a surgical extraction may be necessary if your wisdom teeth are impacted or if your other teeth are interfering with the removal. Any surgical procedure will be more expensive because of the time and expertise required to perform the extraction.
Do You Need Dental Care in Allentown, PA?
If you are having trouble with your wisdom teeth or want to talk to someone in our dental office about an appointment, please call (610) 797-8245 today!
