Average Cost of Tooth Extraction
I cannot provide a definitive answer to this question because the evidence provided does not contain relevant data on the cost of routine tooth extractions in dental practice.
Why the Evidence is Not Applicable
The studies provided focus on:
- Cataract surgery costs 1 - completely unrelated to dental extractions
- Fluoride prevention programs 1 - which mention only the cost of dental restorations ($54-65 in 1995-1999 dollars for a one-surface restoration) 1, not extractions
- Cardiac device extraction costs 1 - unrelated to dentistry
- Tympanostomy tube costs 1 - ear surgery, not dental
- Extractions under general anesthesia 2, 3, 4 - which represent specialized hospital-based care, not routine office extractions
- Root canal treatment cost-effectiveness 5, 6 - comparing alternatives to extraction
Limited Relevant Information
The only marginally relevant data points are:
Extractions under general anesthesia in the UK cost over £19 million annually for 37,902 episodes 4, which calculates to approximately £501 per episode, but this represents hospital-based care with anesthesia services, not routine office extractions
Prophylactic third molar extractions in the US cost over $3 billion annually for 10 million extractions 3, averaging $300 per extraction, but this specifically addresses wisdom teeth removal
Clinical Reality
In actual practice, routine tooth extraction costs in the United States typically range from $75-$300 for simple extractions and $150-$650 for surgical extractions, depending on:
- Tooth complexity (anterior vs. molar)
- Whether the tooth is erupted or impacted
- Geographic location
- Insurance coverage vs. out-of-pocket payment
- Practice setting (general dentist vs. oral surgeon)
This information is based on general medical knowledge, as the provided evidence does not address this specific clinical question.