San Francisco median pricing for tooth extraction in 2026, built from local clinic fee schedules and dental insurance claims data.
Median clinic: $550 · +40% vs national
Representative imageA tooth extraction in San Francisco has multiple components. Understanding each helps you evaluate any quote.
| Component | Typical San Francisco range (per tooth) |
|---|---|
| Simple extraction | $200 – $400 |
| Surgical extraction | $400 – $900 |
| Local anesthesia | $50 – $150 |
| Post-op X-ray | $50 – $100 |
| Follow-up visit | $50 – $200 |
| Neighborhood | Range | vs San Francisco avg |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Heights | $250 – $1,150 | +30% vs San Francisco average |
| Nob Hill | $250 – $1,150 | +25% vs San Francisco average |
| SoMa | $250 – $1,050 | +18% vs San Francisco average |
| Mission | $200 – $950 | +8% vs San Francisco average |
| Richmond | $200 – $900 | +0% vs San Francisco average |
| Sunset | $200 – $850 | -5% vs San Francisco average |
Representative imageCalifornia Medi-Cal (Denti-Cal) restored full adult dental benefits in 2018, covering most restorative and periodontal care. PPO plans (Delta Dental of California, Anthem, Cigna) cover 20–60% after the deductible.
Financing: Cherry, Sunbit, CareCredit, Alphaeon Credit and Affirm Dental are widely accepted in San Francisco.
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.
Richmond and Sunset typically run 5% below the San Francisco 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.
