What Wisdom Teeth Removal Actually Costs in Perth in 2026
If you've been told you need a wisdom tooth (or four) out, the first question is rarely "how does the procedure work" it's "what is this going to cost me?" It's a fair question, and one that's surprisingly hard to get a straight answer to online.
This guide breaks down real 2026 Perth price ranges for wisdom tooth extraction cost one tooth versus all four, simple versus surgical, plus what Medicare and your health fund actually pay back. Every figure below is indicative only your real quote depends entirely on the X-ray and examination your dentist does first, because that's what determines whether your case is simple or surgical.
Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost Perth: The Quick Numbers
Here's the general shape of wisdom tooth extraction cost in Perth right now, based on published Perth clinic pricing:
One simple tooth (local anaesthetic, in-chair): Simple wisdom tooth removal in Perth typically costs around $200 to $350 per tooth at a general dentist
One surgical/impacted tooth: Surgical wisdom tooth extraction in Perth typically costs around $400 to $600 per tooth and is most often done by an oral surgeon or a general dentist with surgical training
All four teeth, in-chair: some Perth clinics that specialise in high-volume wisdom teeth work advertise a flat rate fixed rate of $1399 for the extraction of all four wisdom teeth
All four teeth under IV sedation: the total cost for four wisdom teeth removed under IV sedation in Perth typically falls between $1,400 and $3,000, depending on whether the cases are simple or surgical and which sedation method is used
All four teeth in hospital under general anaesthetic: once you add a facility fee and anaesthetist, the same job can run $3,000 to $6,000+, once the surgeon's fee, the anaesthetist's fee and the facility fee are added together
None of these are quotes they're the range other Perth practices are publishing. Your actual fee will be set after your dentist has looked at your X-ray and mouth and told you exactly what "your" tooth needs.
For more on what makes a tooth impacted versus straightforward, see our guide on impacted wisdom teeth removal in Perth.
Simple vs Surgical: Why the Price Doubles (Or More)
Wisdom tooth extraction pricing isn't really about which dentist you see it's about what the tooth is doing under the gum.
Simple extraction applies when the tooth has fully come through and the root shape is straightforward. It's done under local anaesthetic in the dental chair, the same way any other tooth extraction is handled. In the Australian dental schedule, this is typically billed under item 311 Simple: 311 is the standard code general dentists use for a straightforward removal.
Surgical extraction applies when the tooth is impacted in the bone, only partially through the gum, angled sideways, or sitting close to a nerve. It needs a small gum incision, sometimes sectioning of the tooth, and stitches. This is billed under more complex codes the same schedule lists Complex: 314, 316, 322, 323, 324 depending on exactly what's involved. Nationally, surgical extractions (item 324) made up 37.2% of all extractions privately funded in 2023-24, against 62.8% for simple, non-surgical extractions (item 311) so surgical cases are common, not rare.
You won't know which category applies to your tooth until you've had an X-ray. That's the single biggest reason two people can get very different quotes for what sounds like "the same" procedure.
If you're weighing up whether your tooth even needs to come out, our impacted wisdom teeth guide covers the warning signs. And for the general extraction process (not wisdom-tooth specific), see tooth extractions and our related cost breakdown on tooth extraction cost in Perth.
Cost of Removing All Four Wisdom Teeth
Most people don't have just one problem wisdom tooth usually it's two, three, or all four coming through at a similar age, so it makes sense to deal with them together where clinically appropriate.
The total cost of removing all four wisdom teeth depends on:
How many of the four are simple vs surgical it's common to have simple upper teeth and impacted lower teeth, which means a mixed bill.
Whether you have all four done in one sitting or staged over two appointments.
What form of anaesthesia is used — local anaesthetic only, or added sedation.
As a rough guide, all-four cases in Perth land somewhere between the flat-rate in-chair packages some practices offer (around $1,400) and IV-sedation packages that typically fall between $1,400 and $3,000, up through hospital-based general anaesthetic cases that commonly run $3,000 to $6,000+ once every professional fee is added together.
Again this is a range, not a quote. A dentist can only tell you which end of that range applies to you after seeing your X-ray. Learn more about the in-chair option on our wisdom teeth removal treatment page, and read what recovery looks like day by day in our wisdom teeth recovery guide.
Is Wisdom Teeth Removal Covered by Medicare?
For the vast majority of adults, no. Like other dental procedures, Medicare – Australia's publicly funded healthcare scheme – does not usually cover wisdom teeth removal.
There are a few narrow exceptions: CDBS for eligible kids, partial hospital cover in specific cases, DVA for eligible veterans, and public dental for concession card holders are real but narrow. For most privately insured working-age adults, none of these apply.
There is one quirk worth knowing about if your case ends up going to hospital under general anaesthetic: Medicare pays benefits for an anaesthetist's services for dental procedures via MBS items 22900/22905, even when the dental surgery itself isn't on the MBS. In plain terms the anaesthetist's portion of a hospital bill may get a small Medicare rebate, but the extraction itself (the dentist's or oral surgeon's fee) won't.
What Health Funds Pay Back
This is where most of the real savings on wisdom teeth removal cost with health insurance actually happen — not through Medicare, but through your extras cover.
A few things worth understanding before you book:
Extras cover pays per tooth, not per procedure. On Total Extras and Essential Extras, a fixed benefit is paid per tooth removed, up to your general dental annual limit. That means removing four teeth generally means four separate benefit payments, each capped by your annual limit so if you've already used most of your yearly limit on other dental work, your rebate for wisdom teeth may be smaller than you expect.
Basic-tier extras often exclude oral surgery entirely. Starter Extras doesn't include benefits for oral surgery on some funds always check your specific level of cover rather than assuming "I have extras" means you're covered for a surgical extraction.
Preferred provider status can lift your rebate substantially. Clinics that are preferred providers for major funds can mean HBF and BUPA patients will receive the maximum rebate entitlement determined by their level of cover, in some cases between 60-90% of costs.
HICAPS means your rebate is processed on the spot, at clinics set up for it, so you only pay the gap rather than claiming later.
The practical takeaway: call your fund before you book, ask specifically about your oral surgery/extraction sub-limit, and take that number to your consultation so the practice can quote your likely out-of-pocket accurately.
Other Costs That Aren't in the Headline Price
The per-tooth or per-case figures above usually don't include:
Consultation and examination — commonly billed under item 011 or 012 in the Australian schedule.
X-rays — a single tooth X-ray or a full panoramic (OPG) is typically its own line item, often coded around 022 for X-rays, 011 or 012 — Consultation · 022 — X-rays in the standard schedule breakdown.
A CBCT 3D scan, if your tooth is sitting close to a nerve and your dentist needs more detail than a flat X-ray gives.
Sedation, if you choose it and your dentist offers it this is billed separately from the extraction fee itself.
Any treatment needed afterwards, such as management of dry socket, which is uncommon but does happen. Our guide on dry socket symptoms, prevention and treatment explains what to watch for and when to call your dentist.
This is exactly why every legitimate Perth quote starts with an exam and an X-ray rather than a number over the phone the practice needs to see your teeth before they can tell you which item numbers apply to your case.
Wisdom Teeth Removal in the Northern Suburbs (Two Rocks, Yanchep, Burns Beach and Beyond)
If you're searching from the northern coastal corridor Two Rocks, Yanchep, Eglinton, Alkimos or as far down as Burns Beach you don't need to travel into the city for a wisdom tooth assessment. Two Rocks Dental Care provides general dentistry, extractions and wisdom teeth extraction locally, providing superior dental care services for patients of all ages in Two Rocks, Yanchep, Eglinton, Caraban, Lancelin, Ledge Point, Woodridge, Gabbadah, Breton Bay, Karakin and the Perth area as a whole.
What Two Rocks Dental Care Offers
Wisdom teeth extraction — wisdom teeth can create problems and can be extracted even if they haven't fully erupted.
General tooth extractions — if your tooth has been infected or damaged, it will need to be extracted, and the team aims to do it painlessly.
Mouthguards and splints for sport or grinding, alongside general dentistry.
A pain-free, comfort-focused approach to extractions and other procedures all processes from extractions and fillings to fitting crowns and bridges are done in a pain-free and comfortable way.
Two Rocks Dental Care is a preferred provider for a range of health funds a preferred provider for the following health insurance funds, meaning patients with an eligible policy may be entitled to a higher rebate than that of a non-preferred provider. As a private billing practice, they'll discuss any treatments you require and supply you with an estimate of fees, with a variety of options to suit your needs and budget at your appointment which is exactly the "X-ray and exam first" approach that gets you an accurate number instead of a guess.
Note: Two Rocks Dental Care doesn't offer sedation or sleep dentistry for wisdom teeth extractions are performed in-chair under local anaesthetic, which is the standard approach for the majority of simple and many surgical cases.
You can find their details, hours and booking options at Two Rocks Dental Care's clinic page.
FAQs: Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost Perth
How much does wisdom teeth removal cost?
It depends entirely on whether the tooth is simple or surgical. As a general guide, simple wisdom tooth removal in Perth typically costs around $200 to $350 per tooth, while surgical extraction typically costs around $400 to $600 per tooth. Your dentist confirms which category applies after an X-ray.
What's the cost of removing all four wisdom teeth?
In-chair packages for all four teeth are often priced from around $1,400, while cases needing IV sedation typically fall between $1,400 and $3,000, and hospital-based general anaesthetic cases can run $3,000 to $6,000+ once every fee is included.
Is wisdom teeth removal covered by Medicare?
Generally no. Medicare does not usually cover wisdom teeth removal for most adults. Exceptions exist for eligible kids under CDBS, DVA-eligible veterans, and concession card holders through public dental, but these are narrow.
What does wisdom teeth removal cost with health insurance?
Your extras cover typically pays a fixed benefit per tooth removed, up to your general dental annual limit, so your out-of-pocket cost depends on your remaining annual limit and your level of cover. Some entry-level extras policies don't include benefits for oral surgery at all, so it's worth checking before you book.
Do I need all four wisdom teeth out at the same time?
Not necessarily each tooth is assessed on its own merits by X-ray. Some people only need one or two removed. Read more about the signs a tooth genuinely needs to come out in our impacted wisdom teeth guide.
Get an Accurate Quote, Not a Guess
Every price in this guide is a starting point for a conversation, not a number you can rely on for your own mouth. The only way to know your real wisdom teeth removal cost is an X-ray and an exam.
Book an appointment with Two Rocks Dental Care to get your teeth assessed and receive a written estimate based on your own X-ray before you commit to anything.
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