Dental work cost without insurance
The median cash price for Tooth extraction is $771.44 across 218 US hospitals that publish a self-pay price. Most hospitals (the middle 80%) charge between $165.75 and $4,099.20.
Dental work uses CDT codes that start with D rather than CPT codes, and most of it is done in private dental offices, so the hospital prices here mainly come from hospital and dental school clinics. The price for one code usually does not include the exam, X-rays or sedation, and many treatments lead to another code, such as a crown after a root canal.
Collected Sep 25, 2026 One price per hospital, from each hospital's own price file
Dental work prices by type
D7140 is a simple extraction of a visible tooth and is used in the state table; D7240 is the surgical removal of a tooth fully covered by bone, such as an impacted wisdom tooth. A deep cleaning (D4341) is priced per quadrant of the mouth, and an implant post (D6010) does not include the abutment or the crown.
| Procedure | Hospitals | Most charge | Median | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teeth cleaning, adult Routine teeth cleaning (prophylaxis), adult or teen · code D1110 | 140 | $48.75–$267.68 | $96.88 | — |
| Deep cleaning, per quadrant Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), 4 or more teeth in one quadrant · code D4341 | 127 | $72.00–$1,826.36 | $435.00 | — |
| Tooth extraction Simple extraction of a tooth or exposed root that is above the gum · code D7140 | 218 | $165.75–$4,099.20 | $771.44 | — |
| Impacted wisdom tooth removal Removal of an impacted tooth fully covered by bone, often a wisdom tooth · code D7240 | 125 | $337.29–$4,099.20 | $888.94 | — |
| Molar root canal Root canal treatment on a molar (back tooth), not including the final crown · code D3330 | 107 | $452.09–$1,840.30 | $828.80 | — |
| Dental crown Porcelain crown · code D2740 | 99 | $347.71–$2,850.40 | $888.94 | — |
| Dental implant Dental implant, surgical placement · code D6010 | 80 | $599.43–$1,451.26 | $808.64 | — |
“Most charge” is the middle 80% of hospitals (10th to 90th percentile), so one mistyped line in a hospital file cannot stretch it. Each hospital counts once, at its lowest outpatient cash price for the code. “Medicare” is Medicare's 2026 national base rate for the same service outside a hospital stay, including the patient's share (the hospital outpatient, lab or hospital clinic rate); “median 3×” means the median cash price is three times that rate.
Tooth extraction: median by state
States with at least two hospitals, cheapest median first. Pick a state for its dental work prices and cheapest hospitals.
- North Carolina$114.00
- Nebraska$145.60
- Georgia$170.00
- Ohio$195.00
- Minnesota$237.21
- Wisconsin$257.40
- Illinois$328.30
- Texas$454.74
- New York$550.00
- Michigan$583.27
- Louisiana$584.94
- Maine$782.10
- Pennsylvania$798.40
- Washington$931.02
- Virginia$1,006.00
- Florida$1,387.60
- Massachusetts$1,684.73
- New Jersey$1,840.30
- California$4,099.20
- Iowa$38,163.35
Paying cash: what to do
- Ask for a written treatment plan listing every CDT code and fee, including the exam, X-rays, sedation and follow-up work such as a crown.
- Check dental schools and community health center dental clinics, which often charge reduced or sliding-scale fees.
- Ask whether the office has an in-house membership plan or a cash discount for patients without dental insurance; many practices offer one.
Questions
How much does a tooth extraction cost without insurance?
It depends on whether it is a simple extraction (D7140) or a surgical one (D7240), plus the exam, X-rays and any sedation, which are billed separately. Compare both codes in the table and ask the office for its full fee.
Why are hospital dental prices different from a dentist's office?
Hospitals often handle complex cases, patients who need sedation or general anesthesia, and emergencies, and they set their prices separately from private offices. For routine care, a dental office or dental school clinic is often the less expensive option.
When is a dental problem an emergency?
Facial swelling that is spreading, fever with tooth pain, trouble swallowing or breathing, or bleeding that will not stop needs care right away at an emergency room. A toothache without these signs can usually be handled by a dentist, often with a same-day appointment.