Tooth Extraction — UK price comparison
What tooth extraction costs in the UK: simple vs surgical extraction prices, the NHS Band 2 charge, wisdom teeth, aftercare and replacing an extracted tooth.
Prices checked: 13 July 2026· Indicative private treatment prices, not quotes
At a glance
- Typical UK private cost: £100–£350 — simple extractions lower, surgical extractions higher
- NHS alternative: Band 2, £75.30 in England, for any extraction (Wales £60; Scotland/NI 80% of item cost)
- Done under local anaesthetic; private sedation typically adds £150–£300
- Complex wisdom teeth may be referred to oral surgery — NHS referral is possible where criteria are met
- Budget for the gap: bridges, dentures or implants to replace a visible tooth cost far more than the extraction
- Only GDC-registered dentists may extract teeth — verify at gdc-uk.org
Typical private cost
£100 – £350 per tooth; sedation and specialist oral surgery priced separately
per tooth; sedation and specialist oral surgery priced separately
Typical UK private prices by option
Indicative market ranges for common price bands. Prices move often — always confirm a written plan with the practice for the option that applies to you.
| Option | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Simple extraction | £100 – £200 | Intact tooth removed with forceps under local anaesthetic |
| Surgical extraction | £200 – £350 | Broken-down teeth, retained roots or impacted teeth needing a small flap or bone removal; complex wisdom teeth with a specialist can cost more |
Ranges are editorial market research across UK dental practices, last reviewed 13 July 2026. They are not quotes and do not guarantee availability.
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What the price covers
A private extraction fee normally includes the assessment X-ray, local anaesthetic, the extraction itself and immediate aftercare instructions; a review appointment or stitch removal may be included or charged separately, so ask. Simple extractions — a sound tooth with straightforward roots — sit at £100–£200. Surgical extractions cost £200–£350 because they take longer and need more skill: teeth broken to gum level, curved or fused roots, or impacted teeth requiring a small gum flap and bone removal. Deeply impacted wisdom teeth referred to an oral surgeon can exceed this range privately. Sedation for anxious patients typically adds £150–£300 at practices that offer it. All figures are indicative market ranges, not quotes.
The NHS alternative
Any clinically necessary extraction on the NHS is Band 2 — £75.30 in England (£60 in Wales; in Scotland and Northern Ireland you pay 80% of the item cost, capped at £384 per course) — and that single charge covers everything else in the same course of treatment, including fillings and further extractions. Wisdom teeth that meet NICE criteria (recurrent infection, decay, cyst formation) can be referred to NHS oral surgery at no extra band charge beyond the referring course. The catch, as ever, is finding a practice with NHS capacity; if you're in pain and can't get seen, call NHS 111, which can arrange urgent care including extraction for a fixed £27.40 urgent charge in England.
Extraction vs saving the tooth
Extraction is usually the cheapest way to end toothache today and the most expensive decision long-term if the tooth was saveable. Root canal treatment (£250–£700 privately, Band 2 on the NHS) keeps your own tooth; once extracted, a visible gap tends to demand a resin-bonded bridge, a partial denture (£300–£800) or an implant (£1,800–£3,000), and neighbouring teeth can drift into the space meanwhile. For back molars with no cosmetic impact, shortened-arch dentistry — accepting the gap — is often perfectly reasonable. A good dentist will give you the prognosis of the tooth and the realistic cost of each path before you decide; ask for exactly that rather than defaulting to the cheapest option in the chair.
Aftercare and when to get help
Bite on the gauze for 20–30 minutes, rest for the day, and avoid rinsing, alcohol, smoking, hot drinks and strenuous exercise for 24 hours so the blood clot stays put. From day two, gentle warm salt-water rinses after meals help healing. Some ache and minor oozing for a day or two is normal and manageable with ordinary painkillers (avoid aspirin, which promotes bleeding). Get help promptly for: bleeding that won't stop after 20 minutes of firm pressure on fresh gauze, pain that worsens sharply at day two to four (possible dry socket — easily treated by the dentist), or spreading facial swelling. Swelling that affects breathing or swallowing is an emergency — A&E or 999, not a dental appointment. For anything else urgent, call your practice or NHS 111.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a tooth extraction cost in the UK?▼
Privately, typically £100–£350 — simple extractions at the lower end, surgical extractions at the top, with complex wisdom-tooth surgery sometimes exceeding it. On the NHS any extraction is Band 2: £75.30 in England. Sedation, where wanted, is usually a private extra of £150–£300.
Does having a tooth out hurt?▼
The extraction itself shouldn't — local anaesthetic numbs the area completely, and you feel pressure rather than pain. Expect soreness for a few days afterwards, controlled with ordinary painkillers. If you're very anxious, ask about sedation; many practices offer it privately.
Are wisdom tooth extractions covered on the NHS?▼
Yes, where removal is clinically justified — recurrent infection (pericoronitis), decay, or damage to neighbouring teeth under NICE guidelines. Routine removal of trouble-free wisdom teeth isn't done. Straightforward cases are Band 2 at the practice; complex impactions are referred to NHS oral surgery.
What is dry socket?▼
A painful condition where the healing blood clot is lost from the socket, exposing bone — pain typically flares two to four days after extraction. Smoking, rinsing too soon and the contraceptive pill raise the risk. It's not dangerous and a dentist settles it quickly with a dressing, so ring your practice rather than toughing it out.
Do I need to replace an extracted tooth?▼
Not always — back molars can often be left, and many people function well with a shortened arch. Visible teeth, or gaps that let neighbours drift and over-erupt, are usually worth replacing with a bridge, partial denture or implant. Discuss the options and costs with a dentist before the extraction, not after.
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