Wisdom teeth removal is undoubtedly an expensive
affair. In order to find the most suitable surgeon without compromising on the
cost, patients must first understand the various factors that determine the cost of wisdom
teeth removal. These include,
Extraction Process
The extraction process is of two types, soft tissue
extraction and hard tissue extraction. The latter applies to cases where the teeth
has been deeply rooted into the jaw bone and is a more complicated process.
Hard tissue extraction is more time consuming and expensive that the soft
tissue procedure.
Condition of the Wisdom Tooth
For a simple extraction process of the wisdom tooth,
there are no additional costs involved. However if the affected tooth is
chipped or impacted, the procedure becomes expensive. Teeth that are located
closer to the main veins in the oral region must be extracted only by
specialist surgeons. This again increases the cost of the procedure.
Overhead Costs
Overhead costs such as dental X-rays, CT scan of the
jaw in complex cases and cost of anaesthesia must also be considered. Local
anaesthetic procedures are less expensive than the ones that demand sedatives
and general anaesthesia.
Insurance Coverage
Choosing a dentist who is a provider under the same
insurance as that of the patient is important. This helps control
out-of-the-pocket expenses considerably.
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