Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost in Canada (2026)

Estimate your CDCP out-of-pocket cost

Wisdom tooth extractions — both simple and most surgical — are covered under the CDCP without pre-authorization. Select your province and income tier to estimate your out-of-pocket cost under the 2026 CDCP Dental Benefit Grids.

The CDCP reimburses on its own established fee grid, which is often lower than your dentist's actual charge. Balance billing can leave a gap even at the 100% income tier.

Wisdom tooth removal cost by complexity (2026)

The chart below shows the cost range for each type of wisdom tooth removal. Simple extraction figures come from our provincial suggested-fee dataset. Surgical and impacted extraction figures are 2026 market estimates based on Canadian clinic pricing and are clearly labelled as such.

Surgical and impacted figures reflect clinic pricing from across Canada; Ontario and BC tend toward the higher end, Atlantic provinces toward the lower end. These are market estimates — no provincial fee guide publishes a single surgical-impaction line item.

Types of wisdom tooth extraction

Understanding what type of extraction you need helps you anticipate the procedure and cost.

Simple extraction

A wisdom tooth that has fully erupted through the gum and is in a reasonably straight position can be removed like any other tooth — loosened with an elevator and extracted with forceps under local anaesthetic. This is the quickest option (typically 10–20 minutes per tooth) and the only category priced in provincial suggested-fee guides. Based on 2026 guides, simple extraction runs $153–$218 CAD across Canada. See the province-by-province breakdown on our tooth extraction cost hub.

Surgical extraction — soft-tissue impaction

A soft-tissue impacted wisdom tooth has partially erupted through the bone but is still covered by gum tissue. The dentist makes a small incision to expose and remove the tooth. This requires surgical technique but minimal bone work. Market estimate: $250–$600 CAD per tooth.

Surgical extraction — bony impaction

A bony-impacted wisdom tooth is fully or partially embedded in the jaw. Removal requires cutting gum tissue, removing bone, and often sectioning the tooth into pieces before extraction. This is the most complex and expensive scenario. Market estimate: $350–$825 CAD per tooth.

Full mouth (all 4 wisdom teeth)

When all four wisdom teeth are removed in a single session — common for patients in their late teens or early 20s — total costs reflect the combination of impaction types present. If all four are simple, expect roughly $600–$870. If all four are bony impactions, the total can reach $1,400–$2,000 or more. Most dentists and oral surgeons offer a modest multi-tooth discount for same-session removal.

CDCP coverage for wisdom teeth

Wisdom tooth extractions fall under the CDCP oral-surgery benefit:

• Simple extractions: covered without pre-authorization, no frequency limit specific to extractions.
• Surgical extractions (most cases): covered without pre-authorization for standard wisdom tooth removal.
• Third-molar retreatment or apicoectomy: pre-authorization may be required.
• IV sedation or general anaesthesia: not covered as a stand-alone CDCP benefit for standard extractions — check with your dentist.

For the full CDCP coverage matrix including income tiers, see CDCP Coverage 2026.

Recovery: what to expect

Recovery from wisdom tooth removal varies by complexity:

• Simple erupted wisdom tooth: 2–3 days of mild soreness, managed with ibuprofen. Most patients return to normal diet in 3–4 days.
• Surgical removal (soft-tissue): 3–5 days of soreness and mild swelling, usually peaking on day 2.
• Bony impaction: swelling and discomfort for 5–7 days; icing the jaw for the first 48 hours is important. Full healing of the socket takes 6–8 weeks.

Dry socket after wisdom tooth removal

Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) is more common after wisdom tooth extraction than after regular tooth removal. It affects up to 30% of lower bony-impaction extractions and about 5–10% of upper extractions. Symptoms are a deep, radiating pain starting 2–4 days after surgery, often with an unpleasant taste or odour from the socket. Your dentist or surgeon will pack the socket with a medicated dressing — relief is typically rapid.

Risk factors include smoking, oral contraceptives, difficult extraction, and failing to follow post-operative instructions (spitting, straws, rinsing in the first 24 hours).

Related pages

• Tooth Extraction Cost in Canada — simple extraction hub with full province table and dataset
• Simple vs Surgical Extraction — procedure comparison, cost differences, CDCP rules
• Extraction Cost by Province — province-by-province dataset table
• CDCP Coverage Guide — full 2026 coverage matrix and income tiers
• Dental Costs in Canada — all procedures, recall exam to implants

Frequently asked questions

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. Surgical and impacted wisdom-tooth figures are 2026 market estimates and are not sourced from official provincial fee guides.