Gum Grafting Cost by Province in Canada (2026)
Gum graft costs in Canada run approximately $600–$1,000 per site in Atlantic provinces (the lowest market range) to $700–$1,300 in Alberta (the highest). These are 2026 market estimates from Canadian periodontal clinics — no provincial fee guide publishes an official gum graft fee. The CDCP does not cover gum graft surgery in any province.
Gum graft cost by province (2026 market estimates)
No provincial dental association publishes an official suggested fee for gum graft surgery. The figures below are 2026 market estimates compiled from Canadian periodontal clinic pricing across the country. They should be used for budgeting purposes, not as guaranteed prices — always request a written treatment plan and cost estimate from your periodontist before proceeding.
All figures are 2026 market estimates from Canadian periodontal clinics. No official provincial fee guide covers gum graft surgery. Per-site estimates for connective-tissue graft (most common type).
| Region | Low (CAD) | Avg (CAD) | High (CAD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic (NS, NB, PE, NL) | $600 | $750 | $1,000 | Market estimate |
| Quebec | $650 | $850 | $1,150 | Market estimate |
| Manitoba / Saskatchewan | $600 | $800 | $1,100 | Market estimate |
| Ontario | $700 | $950 | $1,200 | Market estimate |
| British Columbia | $700 | $950 | $1,200 | Market estimate |
| Alberta | $700 | $950 | $1,300 | Market estimate |
Important: These figures are per-site estimates for a connective-tissue graft (the most common type). Free gingival grafts typically run 10–20% lower; the pinhole surgical technique for multiple teeth may run $1,500–$4,500 for a full treatment session. Treating multiple sites in one appointment may be offered at a reduced per-site rate.
Why gum graft prices vary by province
Several factors drive the regional price differences:
Cost of living and clinic overhead: Major urban centres — Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary — have higher commercial rent, staffing costs and overhead that push specialist fees upward. Atlantic provinces and prairie cities tend to have lower clinic overhead.
Number of practising periodontists: Provinces with fewer periodontists relative to population (Atlantic Canada, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) often have lower fees and sometimes longer wait times. British Columbia and Ontario have the highest concentration of specialists.
Graft type and complexity: Connective-tissue grafts, free gingival grafts and pedicle grafts carry different fees. Procedures involving multiple sites, or cases requiring bone augmentation alongside the graft, will cost more than a single-site procedure.
General dentist vs. specialist: In provinces where a general dentist with periodontal training performs the graft, fees may be 15–25% lower than a periodontist specialist, though case selection is more limited.
Types of gum graft and how they affect cost
Connective-tissue graft (subepithelial connective-tissue graft): The most commonly performed technique. A small flap is cut in the palate, and the underlying connective tissue is harvested and stitched to the graft site to cover exposed roots. High predictability and minimal palatal scarring. This procedure makes up the bulk of gum graft surgery in Canada and is the basis for the cost estimates on this page.
Free gingival graft: A strip of surface tissue is taken directly from the palate. It is primarily used to increase the width of attached gingiva rather than to cover recession. It leaves a slightly more visible harvest site and tends to cost slightly less than a connective-tissue graft.
Pedicle graft: Adjacent gum tissue that remains attached is rotated or advanced to cover the recession site. No palatal harvest is needed, but the technique requires sufficient neighbouring gum tissue and is limited to cases where this tissue is available. Typically lower cost than a connective-tissue graft for isolated cases.
Allograft (donor tissue): Some periodontists use processed donor tissue from a tissue bank rather than harvesting from the patient's palate. This eliminates the second surgical site, reducing post-operative discomfort, but may carry a higher material cost that is passed to the patient.
The CDCP does not cover gum grafts — what this means
The Canadian Dental Care Plan excludes all soft-tissue graft surgery, including connective-tissue grafts, free gingival grafts, pedicle grafts and crown lengthening, across all provinces and all income tiers. There is no income threshold below which the CDCP will pay for gum graft surgery.
This means:
- Patients with household income below $70,000 who receive 100% CDCP coverage for other procedures will pay 100% of gum graft costs out-of-pocket
- The only way to offset gum graft costs is through private supplemental dental insurance (many employer group plans cover 50–80% of periodontal surgery) or payment plans offered by the clinic
What the CDCP does cover in relation to gum health: scaling and root planing (deep cleaning) up to 4 units per 12 months, with additional units available through pre-authorization. This means the non-surgical phase of periodontal treatment — which must precede any graft surgery — is CDCP-eligible for qualified patients.
For a full breakdown of CDCP periodontal coverage, see our CDCP Coverage Guide.
How to find a periodontist in your province
The Royal College of Dentists of Canada and provincial dental associations maintain referral directories:
- Ontario: Ontario Dental Specialists Association (ODSA) — ask your general dentist for a referral letter
- British Columbia: College of Dental Surgeons of BC specialist directory
- Alberta: Alberta Dental Association specialist listing
- Quebec: Ordre des dentistes du Québec (ODQ) specialist directory
- Atlantic provinces: Individual provincial dental associations (NSDA, NBDS, DAPEI, NLDHA)
Most periodontal assessments involve a separate consultation appointment ($100–$200 as a market estimate) before a treatment plan and cost estimate are provided. Some clinics apply the consultation fee toward the first procedure if you proceed with treatment.
Related pages
- Gum Graft Cost in Canada — national overview, graft types, scaling dataset and CDCP coverage
- Gum Disease Treatment Cost in Canada — scaling costs by province, surgical therapy and CDCP coverage
- Receding Gums Treatment Cost in Canada — non-surgical and surgical options for gum recession
- CDCP Coverage Guide — full coverage matrix, income tiers and pre-authorization rules
- Dental Costs in Canada — all procedures, recall exam to implants
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Independent dental pricing research — figures verified against provincial suggested-fee guides (ODA, ACDQ, BCDA, etc.) and the CDCP coverage rules published on canada.ca. Pricing/market research, not medical or dental advice.
This page provides pricing and market research information, NOT medical or dental advice. Real Dental Costs is an independent data publisher and is not affiliated with the Government of Canada or Sun Life Financial. All gum graft cost figures on this page are 2026 market estimates from Canadian periodontal clinic data — no official provincial fee guide covers gum graft surgery.