How much does a tooth extraction cost in the UK? (2026 price guide)
A tooth extraction in the UK typically costs £175 privately, ranging from £65 to £595 across the 312 clinics we track. What you actually pay comes down to how tricky the tooth is to remove and where the clinic is – and on the NHS, most extractions fall under a single fixed band charge.
Simple vs surgical vs wisdom teeth
“Taking a tooth out” covers everything from a wobbly front tooth to a deeply buried wisdom tooth that needs surgery – so prices vary a lot within the range above:
- Simple extraction – a tooth fully through the gum that can be loosened and lifted out. The cheaper end.
- Surgical extraction – needed when the tooth is broken at the gum line, badly decayed or has awkward roots; the dentist may make a small incision. More expensive.
- Wisdom teeth – usually the priciest, because they’re at the back, often impacted, and sometimes referred to an oral surgeon. See our wisdom tooth removal cost guide.
Most clinics also charge for the first consultation and X-ray, so always ask whether that’s included in the quote.
What you’re paying for
The fee covers the dentist’s time and skill, local anaesthetic, the X-ray used to plan the removal, sterile instruments and your aftercare. A straightforward tooth might be out in ten minutes; a curved-rooted or impacted tooth takes far longer and carries more risk – which is exactly why surgical cases cost more.
Does where you live change the price?
Yes – London and other big cities almost always charge more than smaller towns, and specialist or referral clinics cost more than a general dentist. The cheapest city we currently track is Liverpool (from £65). Compare real prices from clinics near you:
| City | From | Typical | Clinics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | £80 | £239 | 51 | Compare → |
| Manchester | £115 | £188 | 24 | Compare → |
| Birmingham | £89 | £150 | 23 | Compare → |
| Liverpool | £65 | £187.50 | 14 | Compare → |
| Bristol | £95 | £205 | 13 | Compare → |
| Glasgow | £65 | £119 | 12 | Compare → |
| Edinburgh | £85.74 | £150 | 11 | Compare → |
| Ipswich | £149 | £199 | 11 | Compare → |
| Leicester | £101.15 | £159 | 11 | Compare → |
| Cardiff | £67 | £150 | 9 | Compare → |
| Milton Keynes | £130 | £179 | 9 | Compare → |
| Norwich | £130 | £200 | 9 | Compare → |
| Nottingham | £86 | £137 | 9 | Compare → |
| Plymouth | £90 | £185 | 9 | Compare → |
| Cambridge | £150 | £185 | 8 | Compare → |
| Leeds | £120 | £150 | 8 | Compare → |
| Reading | £75 | £164.50 | 8 | Compare → |
| Southampton | £120 | £152.50 | 8 | Compare → |
| Derby | £110 | £173 | 7 | Compare → |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £110 | £155 | 7 | Compare → |
| Swansea | £94.50 | £120 | 7 | Compare → |
| Wolverhampton | £110 | £180 | 7 | Compare → |
| Bournemouth | £105 | £235 | 6 | Compare → |
| Hull | £120 | £149 | 5 | Compare → |
| Sheffield | £200 | £220 | 5 | Compare → |
| Stoke-on-Trent | £120 | £150 | 5 | Compare → |
| Coventry | £86 | £155 | 4 | Compare → |
| Luton | £184 | £256.50 | 4 | Compare → |
| Oxford | £130 | £185 | 4 | Compare → |
| Portsmouth | £114.75 | £140 | 4 | Compare → |
Live data from TreatmentCosts - updated automatically as clinics change their prices.
NHS vs private extraction
On the NHS in England a tooth extraction is a fixed band charge, and that single charge covers any number of extractions in the same course of treatment. Charges differ in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and treatment can be free if you qualify for help with dental costs. People choose private mainly for speed (no waiting list), choice of sedation, and more time with the dentist – not because the NHS extraction is lower quality.
Should you save the tooth instead?
Extraction isn’t always the only option. A decayed or infected tooth can sometimes be saved with a root canal followed by a crown, which keeps your natural tooth. Here’s how removing compares with saving it:
| Metric | Tooth extraction | Root canal treatment |
|---|---|---|
| From | £65 | £150 |
| Typical | £175 | £525 |
| Range | £65–£595 | £150–£1,595 |
| Clinics pricing it | 312 | 317 |
| Links | Compare clinics | Compare clinics |
Live data from TreatmentCosts - updated automatically as clinics change their prices.
If a tooth does come out, think ahead about how you’ll replace the gap – leaving it can let neighbouring teeth drift, and a later implant or bridge is a separate, larger cost.
What changes the cost
- Type of tooth – front teeth and single roots are cheaper; molars and wisdom teeth cost more.
- How impacted it is – buried or sideways teeth need surgery.
- Sedation – IV or inhalation sedation is a separate add-on.
- Imaging – a 3D CBCT scan (sometimes needed for wisdom teeth) adds cost.
- Clinic and location – higher in London and at specialist practices.
How to avoid overpaying
- Get the consultation and X-ray fee confirmed up front.
- Ask whether it’s a simple or surgical extraction – it’s the biggest price driver.
- Check if sedation is quoted separately.
- Compare two or three local clinics – the gap between the cheapest and dearest we track is £530.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tooth extraction cost privately in the UK?
Typically £65–£595, with a typical price of £175 – simple extractions at the low end, surgical and wisdom teeth higher. Add the consultation and X-ray if they aren’t included.
How much does a wisdom tooth extraction cost?
A straightforward wisdom-tooth removal sits in the lower-to-middle of the range; an impacted tooth needing surgery or referral to an oral surgeon is at the top end or beyond. See our full wisdom tooth removal cost guide.
Is tooth extraction free on the NHS?
It’s a fixed band charge (which covers all extractions in that course of treatment), and can be free if you qualify for help with NHS dental costs.
How much to remove a broken or infected tooth?
Broken or infected teeth often need a surgical extraction, and sometimes antibiotics first. It’s worth asking whether a root canal could save the tooth before removing it.
Ready to compare? See tooth extraction prices by clinic, or browse all UK clinics for transparent pricing near you.
