Boston median pricing for tooth extraction in 2026, built from local clinic fee schedules and dental insurance claims data.
Median clinic: $500 · +22% vs national
Representative imageA tooth extraction in Boston has multiple components. Understanding each helps you evaluate any quote.
| Component | Typical Boston range (per tooth) |
|---|---|
| Simple extraction | $200 – $350 |
| Surgical extraction | $350 – $800 |
| Local anesthesia | $50 – $100 |
| Post-op X-ray | $50 – $100 |
| Follow-up visit | $50 – $200 |
| Neighborhood | Range | vs Boston avg |
|---|---|---|
| Back Bay | $250 – $1,050 | +30% vs Boston average |
| Beacon Hill | $250 – $1,000 | +25% vs Boston average |
| Cambridge | $250 – $950 | +18% vs Boston average |
| South End | $200 – $900 | +12% vs Boston average |
| Jamaica Plain | $200 – $800 | -2% vs Boston average |
| Dorchester | $200 – $750 | -8% vs Boston average |
Representative imageMassHealth has covered adults with comprehensive dental benefits since 2022, including fillings, extractions, root canals, and dentures. PPO plans (Delta Dental, BCBS of Massachusetts, Aetna) cover 20–60% after the deductible.
Financing: Cherry, Sunbit, CareCredit and Affirm Dental are widely accepted in Boston.
A simple extraction takes 20–40 minutes. A surgical extraction with sectioning or bone removal can take 45–90 minutes.
Wisdom tooth extraction (surgical) typically costs 2–3× more than a simple extraction, especially if the tooth is impacted.
Jamaica Plain and Dorchester typically run 8% below the Boston metro average for tooth extraction. These areas have lower commercial rents, which clinics pass on in fees.
Find nearby dental clinics, confirm any consultation fee, and ask for an itemized estimate. Bring your insurance details and the questions above.
