If you have been putting off your wisdom teeth, there is a good chance the bill is part of the reason. Maybe the appointment is part of it too. You are not the first person to wait, and there is no judgment here about how long it has been. We see people at our Downers Grove and Lemont offices who have avoided the dentist for years.
This page gives you a real number first. Then it covers what moves the price, what a fair quote should include, and how insurance, tax-free savings accounts and payment plans can lower what you pay for your wisdom teeth. The number comes first.
How much does it cost to remove wisdom teeth in Downers Grove and Lemont
Wisdom teeth removal near Downers Grove and Lemont is priced per tooth. Zocdoc’s March 2026 Chicago guide lists $200 to $1,100 before insurance, and a Glenview, Illinois practice lists $137 to $335 for a simple extraction. Neither is a Dentique fee. Delta Dental says plans typically cover 50% to 80%. Dentique confirms your cost in writing at the consultation.
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What does each type of wisdom tooth extraction cost
The price of a wisdom tooth extraction depends first on whether the tooth has come through the gum or is impacted, meaning stuck under the gum or bone. A simple extraction is a tooth that has come through the gum and can be reached. A soft tissue impaction sits under the gum. A partial bony impaction is partly held in the jawbone, and a complete bony impaction is fully inside it. Some sources also use broader labels such as surgical extraction or complicated impaction.
None of the figures below is a Dentique Dental Care fee. Each one is a published price from a named source, shown before insurance.
| Type of extraction | Published price (before insurance) | Source, place and date |
|---|---|---|
| Simple (fully erupted) | $200 to $700 per tooth | Zocdoc Chicago guide, March 2026 |
| Simple (fully erupted) | $137 to $335 per tooth | Glenview, Illinois dental practice (nolanfreund.com), August 12, 2026 |
| Simple (fully erupted) | $137 to $335 per tooth | CareCredit, national, 2024 Synchrony cost study |
| Soft tissue impaction | $250 to $850 per tooth | Zocdoc Chicago guide, March 2026 |
| Soft tissue impaction | $325 to $829 per tooth | CareCredit, national, 2024 Synchrony cost study |
| Partial bony impaction | $300 to $950 per tooth | Zocdoc Chicago guide, March 2026 |
| Complete bony impaction | $350 to $1,100 per tooth | Zocdoc Chicago guide, March 2026 |
| Complete bony impaction | $413 to $1,041 per tooth | CareCredit, national, 2024 Synchrony cost study |
| Complicated impaction | $639 to $1,620 per tooth | CareCredit, national, 2024 Synchrony cost study |
| Surgical, single tooth below the gumline | $550 per tooth | Delta Dental, 2021 member data, out-of-network average |
| Any wisdom tooth, all types | $184 to $488 per tooth (average $299) | Aspen Dental, national chain, 2026 internal data |
| Any wisdom tooth, all types | $120 to $800 per tooth | Cigna, national, page dated 10/01/2023 |
| All four teeth, fully erupted | $720 for all four | Delta Dental, 2021 member data, out-of-network average |
| All four teeth, any type | $1,800 to more than $4,000 for all four | Glenview, Illinois dental practice, real-world totals, August 12, 2026 |
| All four teeth, any type | $2,265 for all four in Illinois | Glenview, Illinois dental practice, August 12, 2026 |
Third-party published figures, before insurance. Not Dentique Dental Care fees. The Glenview practice’s simple extraction range is identical to CareCredit’s, so count them as one set of figures, not two sources agreeing. Zocdoc says its Chicago ranges mix local Chicago pricing with national averages.
Delta Dental says local anesthetic is included in the cost of removal. The spread between these ranges comes from a short list of things, and the next section goes through them.
Why are wisdom teeth expensive, and why do quotes vary
A wisdom tooth quote is priced on how hard the tooth is to reach. A tooth that has come through the gum costs less than one trapped under gum and bone, which needs the gum opened, sometimes bone removed, and sometimes the tooth divided into smaller pieces, according to Delta Dental. That is why an impacted wisdom tooth can look expensive: it is a surgical job, not a simple pull.
The price depends on six things:
- How impacted the tooth is. Delta Dental, Zocdoc and Aspen Dental all list it as a driver, and in every table above it moves the price more than anything else.
- The number of teeth removed. Humana lists it as a cost factor. Doing several in one visit can change the per-tooth price, covered below.
- Sedation, which is billed as its own line. A Glenview, Illinois dental practice says sedation is a separate line item, and Aspen Dental lists anesthesia choice as a cost factor. Ask for the sedation fee on its own.
- Imaging. Zocdoc says panoramic X-rays or 3D scans are usually required. For harder cases, some practices add a 3D scan.
- Who performs the removal and where. Humana lists both as cost factors. This page does not rank one kind of provider over another.
- Follow-up visits. Zocdoc says routine follow-ups are typically included, but complications may need extra appointments.
The quickest way to compare two quotes is to check what is inside each one.
What should a wisdom tooth quote include, and what costs extra
A complete wisdom tooth quote lists the exam and X-rays, the extraction for each tooth, the local anesthetic, any sedation, and the follow-up visit. Hold any quote you receive up against these questions:
- Are the exam and X-rays included, or billed on their own?
- Is the local anesthetic included? Delta Dental says it is included in the cost of removal.
- Is the price per tooth, or for all the teeth together?
- Is it priced for the type of extraction your X-ray shows, simple or impacted, and not a flat guess?
- Is any sedation a separate line, and what is the fee?
- Is the follow-up visit included?
- Has a pre-treatment estimate gone to your plan, and is the quote before or after insurance?
Some charges often show up as extra:
- The first exam and X-rays at a new office. Delta Dental says an initial visit to a dentist or oral surgeon may require them.
- Sedation, which is a separate line item at some practices. A Glenview, Illinois dental practice says so on its cost page.
- Extra visits if there are complications. Zocdoc says complications may need additional appointments.
- A referral. Delta Dental notes that some teeth sit in a position that calls for an oral surgeon. This is a general point from Delta Dental, not a statement about any one office.
With that checklist in hand, a single number gets much easier to judge.
Is $700 for two wisdom teeth a good price
$700 for two wisdom teeth works out to $350 per tooth. That is above the top of the Glenview practice’s simple extraction range ($137 to $335) and inside Zocdoc’s Chicago range for a simple extraction ($200 to $700), and it falls within Zocdoc’s Chicago ranges for all three impacted types. It sits below where CareCredit’s national range for a complete bony impaction starts ($413).
Whether $350 per tooth is a good price depends on which kind of tooth each one is, which the price table above covers, and on what the $700 includes. Check the exam, X-rays, anesthesia, sedation and follow-up against the quote checklist above. Ask for the price in writing, and ask what it covers.
Most people do not pay the whole number out of pocket, which brings up insurance.
Does dental insurance cover wisdom teeth removal
Dental insurance commonly pays about 50% to 80% of the cost of wisdom teeth removal, depending on the plan, according to Delta Dental and Guardian. Guardian puts it as 50% to 80% of the dentist’s or oral surgeon’s fees. How that plays out for you comes down to a few plan rules:
- A deductible comes first. Cigna gives this example (page dated 10/01/2023): a simple extraction of one wisdom tooth that costs $500, on a plan that covers extractions at 80%, leaves $100 to pay once you have passed your deductible.
- An annual maximum applies. Guardian says yearly maximum limits apply to wisdom teeth extractions, so once a plan has paid its limit for the year, you pay what is left.
- Some plans have a waiting period. Guardian says some policies wait before wisdom teeth extractions are covered.
- Medical insurance may play a part. Delta Dental says a medical plan may cover some of the cost in some circumstances, and Humana says many plans cover medically necessary procedures, so removal may be covered if your wisdom teeth are affecting your oral health. Ask both your dental plan and your medical plan.
- Plans can have their own network rules that change how much they pay, so ask yours before you book.
The fix for most of this is a pre-treatment estimate. Ask the office to send one to your plan before you start. Delta Dental explains that the plan uses it to work out coverage from your benefits, deductible, eligibility and annual maximum, and Guardian recommends the dentist submit a pre-authorization. We cannot tell you your plan’s exact share, annual maximum or waiting period for wisdom teeth. The estimate is how you find out.
Dentique Dental Care works with most major PPO plans, including Delta Dental, MetLife, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, UnitedHealthcare, Guardian and Humana.
Money you set aside tax-free can cover part of what insurance leaves.
Can you use an HSA or FSA to pay for wisdom teeth removal
A health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) can generally be used for wisdom teeth removal, because IRS Publication 502 (2025) lists extractions among the dental treatment that counts as a medical expense. The publication names X-rays, fillings, braces, extractions, dentures and other dental ailments.
An FSA is offered through an employer and sets aside pre-tax money from your paycheck. Delta Dental says FSA money usually has to be used before the end of the calendar year, so check your plan’s deadline. An HSA requires a high-deductible insurance plan, and its funds can roll over into the next year.
Confirm the exact rules with your plan administrator. This is general information, not tax advice. Ask the office whether it takes your HSA or FSA card at checkout.
Whatever is left after insurance and savings can be spread out.
What if you cannot afford wisdom teeth removal right now
If wisdom teeth removal does not fit your budget this month, ask for the written price and a pre-treatment estimate, then look at spreading the total with financing. At Dentique Dental Care, third-party financing is available through CareCredit, Cherry and Sunbit. CareCredit’s own page says its card is subject to credit approval.
A monthly payment depends on the total fee, any down payment and the length of the plan. Ask for the written numbers, including the amount per month, before you agree to a payment plan.
If you have no dental insurance, Humana suggests calling a local dental clinic or dental school and asking whether they offer wisdom teeth removal.
Saying “I cannot afford this right now” is a normal conversation at the front desk, and nobody there will judge it.
Some people also wonder whether all four teeth have to come out at once.
Do all four wisdom teeth have to come out, and is it cheaper to do them together
Not every wisdom tooth has to come out. The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) says a wisdom tooth should generally be removed if it brings dental pain, poor oral hygiene, infection, gum disease, cavities, cysts, tumors or other pathology, or damage to neighboring teeth. AAOMS also says wisdom teeth may not need to come out if they grow in completely and are functional, painless, cavity-free, disease-free and in a hygienic environment with healthy gum tissue. Those teeth still need regular professional cleanings, annual check-ups and periodic X-rays to monitor them. AAOMS adds that wisdom teeth usually come in between the ages of 17 and 25.
That matters for cost. Keeping an eye on a tooth costs an exam and X-rays, not an extraction. And Zocdoc’s Chicago guide says removing all four wisdom teeth in one visit typically costs less per tooth than separate appointments, often because the exam, X-ray and sedation fees are shared. Your X-ray and your dentist decide which teeth come out, and when.
Here is what this looks like at Dentique.
What does wisdom tooth removal cost at Dentique Dental Care
Dentique Dental Care offers wisdom tooth removal at its Downers Grove and Lemont offices through Dr. Xhelo Shuaipaj DDS FDOCS FICOI, who has practiced for more than 30 years.
Your price is confirmed in writing at the consultation, before anything starts, once an X-ray shows how your tooth sits. Treatment planning here is no pressure, and care is judgment-free for people who have avoided the dentist for years.
If you are nervous, nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation are available. Sedation is a routine option here, not an upsell, and it is billed as its own line.
For a general first visit, the New Patient Special is $250 and covers a checkup, X-rays and a cleaning. It cannot be combined with insurance. That is our general first-visit price, not a wisdom tooth fee.
A few quick questions come up next.
Common questions about wisdom teeth costs
How much does it cost to remove wisdom teeth in Illinois?
Wisdom teeth removal in Illinois has a published price of $137 to $335 per tooth for a simple extraction and $281 to $1,620 per tooth for an impacted tooth, according to a Glenview, Illinois dental practice (August 12, 2026). The same page puts all four teeth at about $2,265 in Illinois. These are not Dentique Dental Care fees. The price table above shows more sources.
Will insurance fully cover wisdom teeth removal?
Dental insurance commonly pays about 50% to 80% of wisdom teeth removal, after a deductible and up to a yearly maximum, so it does not usually fully cover the bill and a share remains for you to pay. Delta Dental and Guardian both say so. A pre-treatment estimate from your plan shows your exact share.
How do I get my wisdom teeth removed if I can’t afford it?
If you cannot afford wisdom teeth removal right now, ask for a written price, check your insurance and any HSA or FSA, and ask about payment plans. Dentique Dental Care offers financing through CareCredit, Cherry and Sunbit, subject to credit approval.
How painful is 2 wisdom teeth removal?
Wisdom teeth removal is done with a local anesthetic that numbs the area, so you feel pressure rather than sharp pain, and you tell the dentist if you feel anything sharp. Soreness afterward is normal. Nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation are available if you are anxious.Dr. Xhelo Shuaipaj DDS FDOCS FICOI is the dentist at Dentique Dental Care, with more than 30 years of practice across the Downers Grove and Lemont offices. FDOCS means Fellow, DOCS Education (a sedation fellowship). FICOI means Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
