Throbbing jaw pain at night, swelling behind your last molar, or food packing into a half-erupted tooth. You want a number before you want a diagnosis. The wisdom tooth extraction cost in Bangalore runs ₹2,000 to ₹8,000 per tooth at Credence Dental, depending on which jaw the tooth sits in and whether it needs surgery.
A wisdom tooth is the third molar, the last tooth at the back of each side of your jaw. Upper ones cost less than lower ones. Surgical cases cost the most, because they take longer and need more skill.
This guide is reviewed by the oral surgery team at Credence Dental in RR Nagar. Below you’ll find the fee for your case, whether your tooth needs removing at all, and the risks nobody puts on a pricing page.
What Is the Wisdom Tooth Extraction Cost in Bangalore?
Upper wisdom teeth are ₹2,000 to ₹3,000. Lower ones are ₹3,000 to ₹4,000. Surgical extraction, needed when the tooth is impacted, runs ₹5,000 to ₹8,000. Lower teeth cost more because the jawbone there is denser and the roots sit closer to a nerve.
| Procedure | Cost (₹) |
|---|---|
| Consultation | 400 |
| Specialist consultation | 500 |
| Intraoral X-ray | 200 |
| Upper wisdom tooth, non-surgical | 2,000 to 3,000 |
| Lower wisdom tooth, non-surgical | 3,000 to 4,000 |
| Surgical extraction | 5,000 to 8,000 |
Check our price list for more details. A CBCT scan, which is a 3D dental scan, is quoted separately when it’s needed.
What’s the Difference Between Simple and Surgical Extraction?
Simple extraction removes a tooth that’s already through the gum. Surgical extraction is needed when the tooth is impacted, meaning it’s stuck under gum or bone and can’t come through on its own. The second one costs more because it involves more steps.
A simple extraction usually means:
- The crown of the tooth is fully visible
- Roots are straight or gently curved
- Local anaesthetic and instruments lift the tooth out
- 15 to 30 minutes in the chair
A surgical extraction usually means:
- The tooth lies sideways, angled forward, or fully buried
- A small gum flap is lifted to reach it
- A little bone may be removed, or the tooth divided into pieces
- 30 to 60 minutes, sometimes with stitches
Which one you need is decided from an X-ray, not from looking. Your dentist explains the category and the fee before starting, and our wisdom tooth management page covers how the assessment works.
Does Every Wisdom Tooth Need to Be Removed?
No. A wisdom tooth that’s fully erupted, upright, cleanable and causing no symptoms can often be left alone and monitored. Removal is advised when the tooth is creating a problem or is clearly going to.
Reasons removal is usually recommended:
- Repeated gum infection around a part-erupted tooth, called pericoronitis
- Decay in the wisdom tooth or the molar next to it
- Food trapping that brushing can’t solve
- Pressure damaging the neighbouring tooth root
- A cyst forming around the crown
- The tooth blocking planned orthodontic treatment
Reasons to watch and wait:
- No pain, no swelling, no infection history
- The tooth is upright and you can clean it properly
- X-ray shows no decay or bone loss around it
Anyone advising removal of all four before any symptom appears should be asked why. Our post on reasons to have your wisdom teeth removed sets out the clinical triggers.
What Does It Cost to Remove All Four Wisdom Teeth?
Adding the individual fees, four non-surgical wisdom teeth come to roughly ₹10,000 to ₹14,000. Two uppers at ₹2,000 to ₹3,000 each, plus two lowers at ₹3,000 to ₹4,000 each. If any of them need surgical removal, that tooth is priced at ₹5,000 to ₹8,000 instead.
Consultation and X-ray are added once, not per tooth. There’s no published package rate, so ask whether one applies to your case.
Most surgeons prefer to work one side at a time, so you can still eat on the other. That usually means two appointments rather than four.
What Are the Risks of Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Every extraction carries some risk, and lower wisdom teeth carry more than upper ones. Most complications are uncommon and settle, but you should hear about them before you consent, not after.
- Dry socket. The blood clot in the socket breaks down early, leaving exposed bone. It’s painful, usually starts around day three, and needs a dressing at the clinic. Smoking is the biggest cause.
- Nerve irritation. Lower wisdom tooth roots can sit near the nerve supplying lip, chin and tongue. Numbness or tingling afterwards is usually temporary. Permanent change is rare but possible.
- Infection. Swelling and pain that worsen after day three rather than easing.
- Restricted jaw opening. Common for a few days after surgical removal, and it eases as swelling drops.
- Sinus opening. Upper wisdom teeth sit close to the sinus, and a small communication can occasionally form.
- Bleeding. Some oozing for a few hours is normal. Continuous bleeding is not.
This is why the X-ray matters more than the price. Imaging shows root shape and nerve position before anyone picks up an instrument.
How Long Does Recovery Take?
Most people return to normal routine within three to five days after a simple extraction, and seven to ten days after a surgical one. Swelling peaks at 48 to 72 hours, not on day one, so feeling worse on the second morning is expected.
Day 1
- Bite on the gauze pad as instructed
- Cold compress outside the cheek, 15 minutes on and off
- No rinsing, no spitting, no straws
- Soft, cool food once bleeding stops
Days 2 to 3
- Swelling is at its worst, then starts dropping
- Warm salt water rinses if your dentist advises them
- Keep taking prescribed medicine on schedule
Days 4 to 7
- Swelling and stiffness ease
- Gradually return to normal food
- Stitches, if used, are usually dissolvable or removed at review
Take antibiotics only if your dentist prescribes them. They aren’t routine for every extraction. Full instructions are on our tooth extraction aftercare page.
Do not smoke for at least 72 hours. This is the single biggest thing you control, and it’s the leading preventable cause of dry socket.
What Should You Look for in the Best Dentist in Bangalore for Wisdom Tooth Surgery?
Judge on verifiable things rather than claims. Anyone comparing options for the best dentist in Bangalore to remove a wisdom tooth should check five signals.
- An X-ray is taken and shown to you before any price is quoted
- The quote states whether it’s simple or surgical, in writing
- Risks specific to your tooth are explained, especially nerve position for lower teeth
- An oral surgeon is available if the case turns out to be complex
- Written aftercare is given before you leave, not posted later
Patients searching for the best dental hospital in Bangalore for a wisdom tooth usually don’t need a hospital. Routine and most surgical extractions are outpatient procedures done under local anaesthetic in a dental chair. A hospital setting is relevant only when general anaesthesia or medical monitoring is required. That’s a real distinction, and it’s worth asking about rather than assuming.
The same checklist works when comparing any best dental clinic in Bangalore shortlist. India carries the world’s highest oral disease burden at roughly 632 million cases, according to the WHO Global Oral Health Status Report 2022, and a large share of it starts with untreated decay in back teeth.
Book Your Wisdom Tooth Consultation in RR Nagar
Your fee depends on three things: which jaw the tooth is in, whether it’s impacted, and what the X-ray shows about root position. Get the X-ray first. It’s the only way to know if you’re paying ₹2,500 or ₹7,000.
Credence Dental sits at BEML Layout 3rd Stage, RR Nagar. It’s a two minute walk from RR Nagar Bus Depot, where BMTC routes 225 and 226 halt. Patients driving from Kengeri will find free parking, with lift and wheelchair access.
You’ll get an X-ray, a written estimate, and the risks explained before anything begins. See wisdom tooth management and oral surgery for what the visit covers, call +91 91411 60212, or book an appointment.
This content is for patient education only. A dentist must examine your teeth, gums, X-ray findings and medical history before confirming diagnosis, treatment or cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does wisdom tooth removal cost in Bangalore?
Upper wisdom teeth are ₹2,000 to ₹3,000 and lower ones are ₹3,000 to ₹4,000 at Credence Dental. Surgical extraction for an impacted tooth is ₹5,000 to ₹8,000. Consultation and X-ray are billed separately.
Why does a lower wisdom tooth cost more than an upper one?
The lower jawbone is denser, so the tooth needs more work to release. Lower roots also sit closer to a nerve, which means more careful planning and often imaging. Upper teeth are usually quicker to remove.
Do I need a CBCT scan or is an X-ray enough?
A standard intraoral X-ray at ₹200 guides most cases. A CBCT is advised when root position or nerve proximity is unclear from the flat image. Your dentist explains the reason before it’s taken.
How long should I take off work after wisdom tooth extraction?
One to two days for a simple extraction, and two to three for a surgical one. Avoid heavy lifting and gym work for about five days. Swelling peaks on the second or third day, so plan around that rather than day one.
What is dry socket and how do I avoid it?
Dry socket happens when the blood clot in the socket breaks down early, exposing bone. It’s painful and usually starts around day three. Avoid smoking, straws, vigorous rinsing and spitting for the first 72 hours.
Will I need antibiotics after the extraction?
Not always. Antibiotics are prescribed when there’s active infection or a higher infection risk, not as a routine after every extraction. Take them only if your dentist prescribes them, and finish the full course.
Can all four wisdom teeth be removed in one sitting?
It’s possible, though most surgeons prefer one side at a time so you can eat comfortably on the other. Adding the individual fees, four non-surgical teeth come to roughly ₹10,000 to ₹14,000.
