Wisdom Tooth Removal Cost in Singapore (2026)
Medically reviewed by Dr Matthew Sng ·
Surgical removal costs S$650–S$1,950 per tooth with a general dentist, including medication, X-rays and review. Specialist surgery costs S$1,250–S$1,800, excluding consultation, medication and X-rays. Simple extraction has a separate fee.
Wisdom tooth removal
| Treatment | General dentist | Specialist |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical Tooth Removal | S$650 – S$1,950 | S$1,250 – S$1,800 |
| Wisdom Tooth Extraction | S$190 – S$250 | S$250 – S$400 |
Sedation and anaesthesia
| Treatment | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| Nitrous Oxide Sedation (per 30 min) | S$400 |
| IV Sedation (per hour) | S$1,400 |
| General Anaesthesia (per hour) | S$3,800 |
Billed alongside a specialist case
| Treatment | Typical fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation | S$20 – S$80 | General dentist. Specialist consultations range from S$50 to S$180. |
| OPG (panoramic) X-ray | S$100 | Standard imaging to assess wisdom tooth position and roots. |
| Cone beam CT scan | S$300 | If the tooth sits close to the nerve and 3D imaging is needed before surgery. |
| Medication | Varies | Painkillers, antibiotics and antiseptic rinse, as prescribed. |
These extras apply to specialist cases. The general-dentist surgical fee already includes medications, X-rays and the review visit — of the items above, you pay the consultation.
Prices are indicative and based on normal case complexity. A consultation is required for a definitive quote.
Simple extraction or surgery — what decides the fee
The single biggest factor in what you pay is whether the tooth needs surgery at all. A wisdom tooth that has erupted fully into the mouth can usually be removed with forceps under local anaesthetic, like any other tooth — that is billed as an extraction at S$190 to S$400.
A tooth that is impacted — stuck against the neighbouring molar, trapped under the gum, or embedded in bone — needs surgical removal: the gum is lifted, some bone may be removed, and the tooth is often sectioned into pieces before it comes out. Within the surgical range, the fee reflects:
- Depth of impaction. A tooth under soft tissue takes less surgical time than one partly or fully covered by bone.
- Nerve proximity. Lower wisdom teeth can sit close to the inferior dental nerve; these cases need careful planning, sometimes with a cone beam CT scan.
- Who operates. General dentists at our clinics handle a large share of surgical cases (S$650 to S$1,950 inclusive of medications, X-rays and review). Deeply impacted teeth, teeth close to the nerve, or patients with complicating medical conditions are referred to a specialist oral and maxillofacial surgeon (S$1,250 to S$1,800 with records and medication billed separately).
What's included and what's extra
Local anaesthetic is included in the fee for every extraction and surgical removal — you will not see a separate anaesthetic line for a standard case done in the chair.
With a general dentist, the surgical fee is all-in for the treatment itself: medications, X-rays and the review visit are included, with the consultation (S$20 to S$80) billed separately. With a specialist, the quoted fee excludes consultation, medication and X-rays — an OPG X-ray is S$100 and a cone beam CT scan (S$300) is added when the surgeon needs a 3D view of the tooth against the nerve. Sedation, if you choose it, is billed separately per the table above in either case.
Claiming MediSave for wisdom tooth surgery
Surgical removal of an impacted wisdom tooth is listed in MOH's Table of Surgical Procedures (TOSP), so it is MediSave-claimable. Each procedure code carries a fixed withdrawal limit for the operation fee — across the oral and dental surgery codes these range from S$240 to S$5,290 (CPF figures, March 2026). In addition to the operation limit, up to S$830 a day can be claimed towards day-surgery facility charges.
The exact limit for your case depends on which code applies, and your dentist confirms that after assessing the tooth. In practice, MediSave covers a substantial part of the surgical fee for a typical impacted wisdom tooth, with the balance payable at the clinic.
Two things to note. Simple extractions — including an erupted wisdom tooth removed without surgery — are not MediSave-claimable; the scheme applies to surgery. And you do not need to file anything yourself: we submit the MediSave claim at the clinic, so you pay the difference on the day. See our MediSave guide for how the scheme works across dental treatments.
Removing one, two or all four
Wisdom tooth surgery is priced per tooth, and each tooth is assessed on its own complexity — an upper tooth under soft tissue and a deeply impacted lower tooth in the same mouth will not carry the same fee.
If several teeth need removal, you can have them out over separate visits under local anaesthetic, or together in a single session. Doing them in one session matters financially when sedation is involved: IV sedation (S$1,400 per hour), general anaesthesia (S$3,800 per hour) and the anaesthetic facility fee (S$500) are charged per visit, so those per-visit amounts are shared across every tooth removed in that sitting rather than paid again for each appointment. A single session also means a single recovery period. MediSave claims apply per procedure, so surgery on several impacted teeth can draw on the corresponding limits.
Which approach suits you is a clinical decision as much as a financial one — your dentist will advise based on the difficulty of each tooth and your medical history.
CHAS and extractions
CHAS covers tooth extractions at our CHAS-accredited clinics: the subsidy is S$19 to S$38.50 per anterior (front) tooth and S$45.50 to S$78.50 per posterior (back) tooth, depending on your card tier, capped at four extraction claims per calendar year (a shared limit across both types).
The CHAS dental schedule applies to normal extractions — so if your wisdom tooth has erupted and can be removed without surgery, a CHAS subsidy can reduce the S$190 to S$400 extraction fee. Surgical removal of an impacted tooth is not on the CHAS schedule; for surgery, MediSave is the relevant scheme. See our CHAS guide for card tiers and claim limits.
Treatment details
Wisdom Tooth Surgery: treatment, suitability, recovery and risks →
Common questions
Why do quotes range all the way from S$650 to S$1,950?
Because impacted wisdom teeth vary enormously in surgical difficulty. A tooth sitting just under the gum is a shorter, simpler operation than one fully embedded in bone that must be sectioned, and a tooth wrapped around the nerve needs extra planning and imaging. Whether a general dentist or a specialist operates also shifts the fee. A quote is confirmed after an X-ray, not before.
Does insurance cover wisdom tooth surgery?
Some insurance policies — including certain Integrated Shield plan riders and employer plans with surgical or day-surgery benefits — cover surgical removal of impacted wisdom teeth, because the procedure carries a code in MOH's Table of Surgical Procedures. Cover varies by policy, so check your terms before booking. We can provide an itemised invoice and the procedure code for your claim.
Does it cost less to remove all four wisdom teeth in one visit?
The surgical fee itself is per tooth and does not change with the number removed. What changes is the per-visit charges: if you opt for IV sedation (S$1,400 per hour), general anaesthesia (S$3,800 per hour) or the anaesthetic facility fee (S$500), those are billed per session — so removing several teeth in one sitting shares those amounts across the teeth instead of repeating them at each appointment. You also go through a single recovery period.
How much of my wisdom tooth surgery can MediSave cover?
Surgical removal of an impacted wisdom tooth is eligible for MediSave, subject to withdrawal limits. The amount is set by the procedure code your surgery falls under in MOH's Table of Surgical Procedures — the oral and dental surgery codes carry operation-fee withdrawal limits of S$240 to S$5,290 (CPF, March 2026) — plus up to S$830 a day towards day-surgery facility charges. Your dentist confirms the applicable code and limit at consultation, and we file the claim at the clinic.
What if my wisdom tooth is fully erupted?
A fully erupted wisdom tooth with straightforward roots can often be removed by simple extraction rather than surgery — S$190 to S$250 with a general dentist, or S$250 to S$400 with a specialist. Note that a simple extraction is not MediSave-claimable, though CHAS cardholders can claim an extraction subsidy at our CHAS-accredited clinics.
Is a simple wisdom tooth extraction MediSave-claimable?
No. MediSave applies to surgical removal of an impacted tooth, which is listed in the Table of Surgical Procedures. An erupted wisdom tooth removed by simple extraction (S$190 to S$400) is paid out of pocket, although CHAS cardholders can offset part of it — S$45.50 to S$78.50 for a posterior tooth, depending on card tier.
Do I need a specialist oral surgeon, or can a general dentist do it?
General dentists at our clinics perform a large share of wisdom tooth surgeries, at S$650 to S$1,950 per tooth all-in (medications, X-rays and review included). Cases involving deep bony impaction, close proximity to the inferior dental nerve, or complicating medical conditions are referred to a specialist oral and maxillofacial surgeon, at S$1,250 to S$1,800 per tooth plus records and medication. The assessment X-ray at consultation determines which route applies to you.
What will I pay before the surgery itself?
Consultation costs S$20–S$40 with a general dentist (S$50–S$80 for a complex consultation) or S$50–S$180 with a specialist. The general-dentist surgical package includes X-rays, medication and review; the specialist fee excludes those items. Ask the clinic to confirm whether any additional diagnostic imaging is needed and included before proceeding.