Maggok-dong Dental Clinic_10. How much does wisdom tooth extraction really cost? We help reduce the burden with National Health Insurance coverage!

Hello.

This is Dia Dental Clinic in Magok, Seoul.

“Wisdom tooth”... just hearing the name somehow gives a sweet and romantic feeling.

But the reality is not like that at all.

It quietly hides somewhere in your mouth, then one day suddenly reveals its presence with dull pain.

In severe cases, your face may even swell, causing inconvenience in daily life.

That is why Seoul Dia Dental Clinic has always emphasized this.

“The right choice is to remove a wisdom tooth before problems arise.”

Especially in the early 20s, before the jawbone has fully hardened,

this is the golden time when extraction recovery is faster and pain is less severe.

So far, through our “wisdom tooth series,” we have carefully covered

the position and types of wisdom teeth, when they should be extracted, how the extraction is performed,

and even post-extraction care and recovery tips.

If you missed a previous post,

in the [“What should you eat after wisdom tooth extraction?”] post,

please be sure to check out the foods and meal tips that help with recovery.^^ And today, we have one very realistic question that many people are curious about!

“How much does it cost?” To give you the conclusion first,

you can receive treatment at a much more manageable cost than you might think.

That is because National Health Insurance coverage applies.

However! The difficulty level varies depending on the condition of the wisdom tooth,

and the treatment cost may also differ slightly accordingly.

Another thing: extraction costs are calculated individually for each tooth.

Even if two are removed on the same day, they are billed separately according to difficulty,

so there is no need to worry about duplicate charges or unnecessary extra costs.

However, at university hospitals, there may be a few more examination items.

That said, the basic structure does not change much.

Now then, let’s go through extraction costs by difficulty level and the additional procedure costs that may occur, one by one in an easy-to-understand way.

Please stay with us until the end!

Wisdom tooth extraction costs covered by National Health Insurance

1. Simple extraction (around 15,000 KRW)

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This is a case where the wisdom tooth has erupted well into the mouth and can be removed easily without making an incision in the gum.

So there is less bleeding and recovery is faster.

In this case, with National Health Insurance coverage, extraction is possible for around 15,000 KRW.

2. Difficult extraction (around 20,000 KRW)

Maggok-dong Dental Clinic_Difficult extraction

If the roots are large or the tooth is firmly attached to the gum and requires more force,

the tooth may need to be split, which takes more time.

In that case, a cost of around 20,000 KRW is incurred.

3. Simple impacted extraction (around 25,000 KRW)

Maggok-dong Dental Clinic_Simple impacted extraction

This is for removing a wisdom tooth that is slightly covered by the gum but not deeply embedded.

The gum may be incised or part of the bone may be lightly removed, so a cost of around 25,000 KRW may apply.

4. Complex impacted extraction (around 30,000 KRW)

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This is when the tooth is partially embedded in bone or is growing in an unusual direction, requiring incision and sectioning.

A typical example is horizontal impaction, and it generally costs around 30,000 KRW.

5. Fully impacted extraction (around 40,000 KRW)

Maggok-dong Dental Clinic_Fully impacted extraction

This is when the entire tooth is embedded in bone and not visible.

It must be incised and sectioned like a surgery, and the difficulty level is the highest.

In this case, you can expect around 40,000 KRW.

Are there any additional costs?

1. CT scan

Maggok-dong Dental Clinic_3D CT

If the wisdom tooth is deeply impacted or too close to a nerve, a simple X-ray is not enough.

When a 3D CT scan is needed, about 15,000 KRW may be added.

However, it is not necessary for everyone, and it is recommended only when the doctor determines it is needed.

2. Use of a hemostatic agent

Maggok-dong Dental Clinic_Wisdom tooth hemostatic agent

If there is a lot of bleeding, a hemostatic agent can be used to help stop it quickly.

Because this is not covered by insurance, an additional fee of about 10,000 KRW is charged when it is used.

However, it is used selectively depending on the amount of bleeding, so it is not necessary for everyone.

Shall we review what we covered today once more?

1. Thanks to National Health Insurance coverage, most cases cost between 15,000 KRW and 40,000 KRW

2. CT scans (about 15,000 KRW) and hemostatic agents (about 10,000 KRW) are optional additional costs

3. Even if all four wisdom teeth are removed at once, the charges are calculated according to the difficulty of each tooth

At Seoul Dia Dental Clinic, we accurately diagnose each patient’s condition,

and recommend only the treatments that are truly necessary without unnecessary procedures.

In addition, we provide all cost information in advance so that you can undergo extraction without 부담.

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Thank you for following along with our wisdom tooth series!

It was prepared not simply as information about removing one tooth,

but so that you could understand the whole process:

“Why should it be removed, when is the best time to remove it, and how should recovery be managed?”

We hope this final installment becomes the moment that helps you decide, “Now is the time to make up my mind!”

Maggok Station Dental Clinic, Seoul Dia Dental Clinic,

will continue to protect your oral health with honest and trustworthy care.

We will come back with the next post with information that is also practically helpful for your oral health.

Wishing you happiness for the rest of today! Then, that’s all~!!!^^

[ This post was written in accordance with medical law for the purpose of providing proper information about dental surgery and procedures. Infection and side effects may occur after surgery, so you should decide on surgery/procedure only after sufficient consultation with a skilled medical professional. ]

[Magok Station Dia Dental Clinic Wisdom Tooth Series]

1. Wisdom tooth location and eruption timing

2. Problems caused by leaving wisdom teeth untreated

3. Types of wisdom teeth

4. Wisdom tooth extraction process

5. Post-extraction care

6. Pain after wisdom tooth extraction

7. Dry socket after wisdom tooth extraction

8. Bleeding control after wisdom tooth extraction

9. Eating after wisdom tooth extraction

10. Wisdom tooth extraction costs