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Just like the pain and the complications, the cost of wisdom tooth removal cost also varies depending upon the patients. The average cost means the cost of the procedure itself. Other costs included are

• The panoramic X-ray of teeth that is taken before extraction

• A dental cone beam CT scan is taken to get the 3D images of teeth, soft tissue, and bone. But this again depends upon the situation. If the expected result is not visible in the regular x-ray, then a dental cone beam CT scan will be required.

• Aesthetics or additional support like nitrous oxide or sleep dentistry will be required.

• Aftercare instructions

Why the wisdom tooth is removed?

As everybody knows wisdom teeth are the third set of molars, which will grow during the age period of 18 to 25 at the back corners of the mouth. Generally, there is always a problem associated with the wisdom teeth as they arrived in last even after the adult teeth. Sometimes we can find the wisdom teeth to be misaligned. It will grow in between the last two wisdom teeth. This will cause great pain. The wisdom tooth can sometimes arise from a different angle. This will hit the other teeth that are nearby and consequently causing pain and at times permanent damage. Sometimes the wisdom tooth will not arise outside completely. All these situations will demand surgery. One more thing to know and understand is that when you see the wisdom teeth having an irregular shape or in different places, it is better to treat it early. As we grow into an adult, wisdom teeth will become hard and it is very difficult to remove. The reasons behind this are hard bone, fruit formation and other health problems that are in relation with the age.

Signals which tells that it is time to remove the wisdom teeth

Please do not ignore the symptoms that are associated with the removal of wisdom teeth. If you identify it early, respond to it and treated to avoid getting into Complex and expensive situations.

The signs are,

• Difficulty opening the mouth because of pain

• Different kind of Taste in the mouth

• Bad breath

• Jaw pain and swelling

• Red swollen or bleeding gums

The role of insurance in the wisdom tooth removal cost

Suppose you have dental insurance, it is very easy to cover the entire tooth removal cost with it. It depends upon the benefits and the annual maximum deductible amount. Generally, the insurance companies will cover at least half of the total procedure cost.

So the overall cost will depend upon many factors like

• The complexity of the procedure

• The Geographic area and the average cost in that specific location

• The dentist's credentials

• The insurance

To avoid unpleasant situations you can have a discussion with your dentist about the procedure process and the insurance plan. It is also important to understand that if the surgery is medically necessary then the dental insurance can cover the portion of the tooth removal cost.

General dentist Vs Oral Dentist

• It is true that a general dentist can remove wisdom teeth. However, there are extra benefits to meeting and oral dentists.

• An oral dentist specially trained to perform the procedure.

• And the oral dentist is more compatible with Complex procedures