Costs & Charges
How much is a tooth extraction on the NHS?
By The Local Dentist Editorial · Updated 13 August 2026
Simple vs surgical extraction
Most straightforward extractions stay within Band 2 in general practice. Impacted wisdom teeth or complex surgical removals may need a hospital or specialist referral, where different NHS charging rules can apply. Your dentist should explain the pathway before you agree.
Does more than one extraction cost extra?
In England, several extractions planned in the same course still sit in Band 2 at £76.60 for 2026/27 unless the course also includes Band 3 work such as a denture or bridge. You do not pay £76.60 per tooth on the NHS. If a denture is fitted in the same course, the whole course becomes Band 3 at £332.10. Exempt patients pay nothing for NHS courses.
People Also Ask
Is wisdom tooth removal the same price?
Not always. Simple wisdom tooth removal in practice can still be Band 2, but surgical removal under hospital care follows hospital dental charging rules. See our wisdom tooth guide for the usual pathways.
Is an extraction cheaper privately?
Sometimes on speed, rarely on the NHS band itself. Private extractions are often priced per tooth. If you can get an NHS appointment for a clinically necessary extraction, Band 2 is usually the cheaper lawful route.
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This article is general information for UK patients, not clinical advice, and NHS rules and charges change — confirm current rules on nhs.uk or speak to a dentist before acting. For severe facial swelling affecting breathing/swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or trauma call 999 / go to A&E; otherwise NHS 111 for urgent dental access. Price figures are indicative benchmarks from our methodology.