Short answer: In New Jersey, wisdom teeth removal usually costs $75 to $250 per tooth when the tooth is fully grown in and simple, and $225 to $650 per tooth when it’s impacted and has to be surgically removed. For all four, most people pay somewhere between $1,000 and $3,000 once sedation is added. The single biggest thing that moves the number is whether the tooth is erupted or stuck under the gum and bone.
Why the price swings so much
Wisdom teeth aren’t one flat fee, because no two come out the same way. A tooth that has grown all the way in comes out like any other extraction. A tooth that’s still buried, tipped sideways, or wrapped around a nerve is oral surgery, and the fee reflects the extra time and skill. Dentists price these by how the tooth is positioned.
| Type | What it means | Typical NJ cost (per tooth) |
|---|---|---|
| Simple extraction | Fully erupted, grown in normally | $75 – $250 |
| Soft-tissue impaction | Under the gum but not the bone | $225 – $400 |
| Partial bony impaction | Partly stuck in the jawbone | $300 – $500 |
| Full bony impaction | Fully buried in bone, often sideways | $350 – $650 |
These are typical 2026 market figures, not a quote for your case. The only real number comes after an exam and X-ray. You can see how we handle the procedure on our wisdom teeth removal page.
What all four cost together
Most people don’t remove one wisdom tooth, they remove all four in a single visit. That usually lands between $1,000 and $3,000. A mouth of four simple, erupted teeth sits at the low end. Four full bony impactions with IV sedation sits at the high end. Doing them all at once is also cheaper than four separate appointments, since you only pay once for the imaging, the setup, and the anesthesia.
Sedation adds to it
Local anesthesia is included, and for a simple extraction that’s often all you need. If your teeth are impacted, or you’d just rather not be aware of it, IV or oral sedation adds roughly $250 to $600. It’s worth it for a lot of patients, and our sedation dentistry options explain what each level feels like.
Cost with vs without insurance
Here’s the good news on wisdom teeth: removal is often medically necessary, not cosmetic, so insurance tends to help more than it does with elective work. Most dental plans cover about 50 percent of extractions after your deductible, up to the yearly maximum, and impacted cases can sometimes be billed partly through medical insurance too. In practice, that often brings a four-tooth case down to a few hundred dollars out of pocket. If you have Delta Dental, Aetna, or another common plan, we’ll check exactly what it pays before you commit.
Without insurance, you’re looking at the full fees above. That’s real money, but leaving a problem wisdom tooth in place tends to cost more later. An impacted tooth can crowd your other teeth, trap food and bacteria, and flare into an infection that turns into an emergency visit.
Do you actually need them out?
Not every wisdom tooth has to go. If yours came in straight, bite together properly, and you can clean them, they can stay. The ones worth removing are impacted, causing pain, pushing on neighboring teeth, or too far back to keep clean. Common signs it’s time: aching at the back of the jaw, swelling or tenderness around the gum, a bad taste from trapped food, or headaches on one side. If a tooth genuinely can’t be saved, a straightforward extraction now beats an infection later.
Recovery, briefly
Most people are over the worst of it in three to four days and back to normal within a week. You’ll stick to soft foods, keep the area clean, and avoid straws and smoking for a few days so the socket heals cleanly. Simple extractions bounce back fast; deep impactions take a little longer.
Get a firm quote in Pennsauken
The honest answer to “what will mine cost” needs an X-ray. Book a consult at AZ Dental Spa and we’ll look at how your wisdom teeth sit, tell you which ones actually need to come out, and give you an exact price with your insurance applied.
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Wisdom teeth removal cost: quick answers
How much is wisdom teeth removal without insurance?
About $75 to $250 per erupted tooth and $225 to $650 per impacted tooth, plus $250 to $600 if you add IV sedation.
How much to remove all four?
Usually $1,000 to $3,000 in NJ, depending on how many are impacted and whether you choose sedation.
Does insurance cover wisdom teeth removal?
Often yes, since it’s usually medically necessary. Most plans cover around 50 percent after your deductible, and impacted cases may also draw on medical coverage.
Does it hurt?
Not during the procedure — you’re numbed, with sedation available. Afterward it’s swelling and soreness for a few days, managed with medication.
How long does recovery take?
Most people feel much better in three to four days and are back to normal within a week.
