Last updated: October 2026
In Ontario, removing a wisdom tooth typically costs about $150 to $600 per tooth for a simple extraction, and about $250 to $1,200 per tooth if it’s impacted and needs surgery. Having all four removed usually costs $600 to $3,000 or more, depending on how difficult they are and whether you have IV sedation or general anaesthesia. The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) covers extractions.
Below: what changes the price, what’s covered, and how to recover smoothly, including how to spot a dry socket.
Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost in Ontario
| Type of removal | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Simple extraction (tooth has fully come in), per tooth | $150 – $600 |
| Impacted, soft tissue (under the gum), per tooth | About $250 – $600 |
| Impacted, bony (partly or fully in the bone), per tooth | About $350 – $1,200 |
| All four wisdom teeth | $600 – $3,000+ |
| Nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) | Ask for a quote |
| IV sedation (usually at an oral surgeon) | About $400 – $900 |
| General anaesthesia (usually at an oral surgeon) | About $800 – $3,000 |
Typical 2026 ranges from published Canadian and Ontario cost guides, before insurance. Sources vary widely; your fee is confirmed after an exam and x-ray.
Why Is Wisdom Tooth Removal So Expensive?
- How the tooth sits. A tooth that has fully come in is a simple extraction. A tooth trapped under the gum or in the bone needs surgery, which takes longer.
- Root shape and nerve position. Curved roots, or roots close to the nerve in the lower jaw, make removal more complex.
- Sedation. IV sedation or general anaesthesia adds a separate fee.
- Who removes it. Complex cases are often referred to an oral surgeon, whose fees are usually higher (often 30–50% more).
- How many teeth. Removing all four at once is often more cost-effective than one at a time.
Do You Need Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Not everyone does. Wisdom teeth that come in straight, are healthy and can be cleaned properly can often stay. Removal is usually recommended when a wisdom tooth:
- Is impacted (stuck under the gum or in the bone)
- Causes pain, swelling or repeated infections around it
- Has decay that can’t be repaired, or is causing decay on the tooth next to it
- Is crowding or damaging neighbouring teeth
- Has a cyst around it
What age is best? Many dentists recommend checking wisdom teeth in the late teens to early twenties. The roots are shorter then and recovery is usually easier.
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Does Insurance or CDCP Cover Wisdom Teeth Removal?
Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
Yes. CDCP covers removal of teeth and roots, including wisdom teeth. About sedation:
- Nitrous oxide and oral sedation are covered (up to 4 sessions per 12 months). For patients 12 and older, there must be a clinical reason.
- IV sedation, deep sedation and general anaesthesia need preauthorization and are limited to once per 12 months for complex treatment.
You may pay a co-payment based on income (0%, 40% or 60%), and any difference between the dentist’s fee and the CDCP fee. What does CDCP cover? →
Private dental insurance
Most plans cover extractions under basic services, usually at a set percentage. Surgical extractions and sedation may be covered at a different rate. Ask us for a pre-treatment estimate.
Does OHIP cover wisdom teeth removal?
Generally no. OHIP doesn’t cover wisdom teeth removed in a dental office. It may cover some dental surgery done in a hospital for medical reasons.
What if you can’t afford it?
Check whether you qualify for CDCP, ask for a pre-treatment estimate, and talk to us about which teeth are urgent. Not all four always need to come out at once.
Wisdom Teeth Recovery: Day by Day
| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| First 24 hours | Some bleeding and swelling. Bite on gauze, rest, use ice on your cheek, eat soft cool foods |
| Days 2–3 | Swelling usually peaks, then starts to go down. Gentle salt-water rinses from day 2 |
| Days 4–7 | Most people feel much better and are back to normal activities |
| Up to 2 weeks | Jaw stiffness can last this long; sockets keep healing for several weeks |
Most people go back to work or school the next day or within 1–3 days, depending on how difficult the removal was.
Do’s and don’ts after wisdom tooth removal
- Do take pain medication as directed by your dentist
- Do eat soft foods (yogurt, soup, mashed potatoes, eggs)
- Do keep your head raised for the first night
- Don’t smoke or vape
- Don’t use a straw for at least the first few days
- Don’t rinse or spit hard for the first 24 hours
When can you brush after wisdom tooth removal? →
Dry Socket: Symptoms and How to Prevent It
A dry socket happens when the blood clot in the socket is lost or doesn’t form properly, leaving bone and nerves exposed. It’s the most common complication after wisdom tooth removal.
How common is it? About 2–5% of all tooth extractions, but up to about 30% of lower wisdom tooth extractions in some studies.
Dry socket symptoms
- Pain that gets worse instead of better, usually starting 2 to 4 days after the extraction
- Pain that spreads to your ear, eye, temple or neck on the same side
- Pain that isn’t relieved by your usual pain medication
- Bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth
- A socket that looks empty, sometimes with visible bone
If you have no symptoms by about day 5, you’re unlikely to get a dry socket.
How to prevent dry socket
- Don’t smoke. Smoking makes dry socket more than three times as likely.
- Don’t use straws or spit forcefully for the first few days.
- Follow your dentist’s instructions, including any prescribed rinse or gel.
- Tell your dentist if you take birth control pills, which can raise the risk.
What to do if you think you have a dry socket
Call your dentist. Treatment is quick: the socket is gently cleaned and a soothing dressing is placed, which often relieves pain quickly. With care, a dry socket usually heals in 7 to 10 days.
Wisdom Teeth Removal in Bells Corners and Nepean
At Bells Corners Dental Studio, we take an x-ray to see exactly where your wisdom teeth are, explain whether they need to come out, and give you a written estimate first. We offer nitrous oxide for patients who feel nervous. If your case needs IV sedation or surgery best done by a specialist, we’ll refer you to an oral surgeon. We accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan and direct bill many insurers.
Wisdom tooth pain or not sure if they need to come out?
Book an exam and we’ll check your wisdom teeth and explain your options and costs.
Book Online Call or Text (613) 421-2222 Wisdom Teeth Removal2150 Robertson Rd, Unit 9, Nepean, ON K2H 9S1 · CDCP accepted · Direct billing
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does wisdom tooth removal cost in Ontario?
About $150 to $600 per tooth for a simple extraction and $250 to $1,200 per tooth if it’s impacted. All four usually cost $600 to $3,000 or more.
Does CDCP cover wisdom teeth removal?
Yes. CDCP covers tooth extractions, including wisdom teeth. IV sedation and general anaesthesia need preauthorization.
Will OHIP cover wisdom teeth removal?
Generally no, when done in a dental office. OHIP may cover some dental surgery done in a hospital for medical reasons.
Why is it so expensive to remove a wisdom tooth?
Impacted wisdom teeth need surgery to reach them, roots can be close to nerves, and sedation adds a separate fee.
What age is best for wisdom teeth removal?
Often the late teens to early twenties, when roots are shorter and recovery tends to be easier.
What are the symptoms of dry socket?
Pain that gets worse 2 to 4 days after the extraction, spreads to your ear or neck, isn’t helped by pain medication, and comes with bad breath or an empty-looking socket.
How long does wisdom teeth recovery take?
Most people feel much better within 3 to 7 days. Jaw stiffness can last up to 2 weeks.
Sources
- Government of Canada, CDCP Dental Benefits Guide
- StatPearls (NCBI), Alveolar osteitis (dry socket)
- Cleveland Clinic, Dry socket
- NHS, Wisdom tooth removal
- RealDentalCosts, Wisdom teeth removal cost in Canada
- iFinance Canada, How much does wisdom tooth removal cost in Canada
Prices are typical ranges for general information and are not a quote. Your cost is confirmed after an exam and x-ray. This article is not a substitute for professional dental advice.
