Wellington:
(04) 801 6228
Lower Hutt:
(04) 570 0520
If you're looking into wisdom teeth removal cost in NZ, here's the straight answer up front: a simple extraction usually runs $250 to $450 per tooth, while a surgical removal of an impacted wisdom tooth can be $600 to $1,200 or more per tooth. The reason for the wide gap is the kind of removal involved, and this guide walks through that plainly — including the part most cost guides skip, which is that not every wisdom tooth actually needs to come out.
If you're experiencing pain or swelling while researching costs, it's also worth reading our Emergency Dentist in Wellington guide before deciding whether treatment should wait.
It's worth saying clearly, because it isn't always said: plenty of wisdom teeth are perfectly fine left where they are.
If a wisdom tooth has come through cleanly, isn't causing pain, can be kept clean, and isn't crowding anything, there's often no reason to remove it. Removing a healthy, problem-free tooth just because it's a wisdom tooth isn't necessary.
Removal genuinely makes sense when a tooth is causing trouble: repeated pain or infection, decay that can't be cleaned or filled, a tooth stuck (impacted) against its neighbour, or a partly-erupted tooth that keeps catching food and flaring up. The honest approach is to look at your particular teeth and decide based on what they're doing, not on a rule that says everyone's must go.
If you're unsure whether your wisdom teeth are actually causing problems, our Wisdom Teeth Assessment page explains what we look for during your consultation.
This is the single biggest factor in the cost, so it's worth understanding the difference.
A simple extraction is for a wisdom tooth that has fully come through and is sitting in a normal position. It can be removed much like any other tooth — relatively quick, usually under local anaesthetic.
A surgical extraction is needed when a tooth is impacted: stuck under the gum, lying at an angle, or tangled up with the bone or the nerve nearby. This takes more — sometimes a small incision, sometimes removing the tooth in pieces — so it costs more and takes longer to do. A scan beforehand shows exactly what's going on, which is how the right approach (and the right price) gets worked out.
If advanced imaging is required, we may recommend a 3D CBCT scan before treatment to assess the position of the tooth and nearby nerves safely.
The plain numbers:
What moves the price:
A quote after an examination and any necessary X-rays or scans is the only way to accurately estimate the cost for your mouth.
If a wisdom tooth problem is caused by an accident — a knock or injury — ACC may contribute, and it's always worth checking. Routine removal for decay or impaction generally isn't covered by ACC, as that's not accident-related.
Private health insurance with dental cover may contribute depending on your policy, so it's worth checking with your insurer. For patients under 18, some treatment may be covered under the government's publicly funded dental care programme. We can explain what applies during your consultation.
For a simple extraction, most people are back to normal within a few days — some swelling and tenderness, managed with rest, soft food, and ordinary pain relief.
A surgical removal takes a little longer, often up to a week, with more swelling during the first few days. The usual advice is to rest, use cold compresses early on, eat soft foods, and avoid smoking or disturbing the area while it heals.
We'll provide detailed after-care instructions and let you know what's normal, what to expect, and when you should contact us.
Every wisdom tooth is different. Some can remain healthy for life, while others are much easier to remove before they create pain, infection or damage to neighbouring teeth.
If you'd like to know what's happening with yours, our Wisdom Teeth Removal page explains the treatment in more detail. If you're already experiencing discomfort, you may also find these guides helpful:
If you're ready, you can also book a consultation at either our Wellington or Lower Hutt clinic and we'll assess your wisdom teeth, explain your options, and provide an accurate quotation based on your individual situation.
If you are experiencing dental pain right now, call our team so we can assess what has happened and arrange the earliest suitable appointment.
An emergency dentist in Wellington can help when you have severe toothache, swelling, a broken tooth, a knocked-out tooth or another dental problem that should not wait for a routine appointment.
Supreme Dental Concepts provides urgent dental care through our Wellington clinic and Lower Hutt clinic.
Call Wellington: 04 801 6228
Call Lower Hutt: 04 570 0520
This guide explains what may count as a dental emergency, what you can do before reaching us and what an emergency dental visit may cost.
Not every dental problem requires immediate treatment, but some symptoms should be assessed promptly.
Dental problems that usually require urgent attention include:
Problems that may sometimes wait for a normal appointment include a small painless chip, mild sensitivity or a lost filling that is not causing discomfort.
However, it can be difficult to judge the seriousness of a dental problem without examining it. When you call, tell us what happened, when it started and whether you have pain, swelling, bleeding or fever. Our team can then advise you about how quickly you should be seen.
You can learn more about the urgent conditions we treat on our emergency dentistry page.
The correct first aid depends on the type of emergency.
A knocked-out permanent tooth has the best chance of being saved when it is treated quickly.
Do not attempt to place a knocked-out baby tooth back into the socket, as this could damage the developing permanent tooth underneath.
For more detailed instructions, read our guide on what to do when a tooth is knocked out.
Rinse your mouth gently with warm water and keep any pieces of the tooth that you can find.
Apply a cold compress to the outside of your face if there is swelling. Avoid chewing on the affected side and do not try to smooth or repair the tooth yourself.
The treatment will depend on how much of the tooth has broken. A smaller fracture may be repaired with a dental filling or bonding. A more extensively damaged tooth may require a dental crown.
Swelling in the gum, jaw or face may indicate an infection and should be assessed promptly.
Dental infections do not normally resolve permanently without treating their source. Depending on the cause and condition of the tooth, treatment may involve drainage, medication, root canal therapy or a tooth extraction.
Seek urgent medical assistance if swelling is affecting your breathing or swallowing, spreading rapidly towards your eye or neck, or is accompanied by severe illness.
A lost filling or crown can leave the tooth sensitive, painful or vulnerable to further damage.
Keep the area clean and avoid chewing hard or sticky food on that side. Keep the crown if it has come out, but do not force it back onto the tooth or attach it with household glue.
Contact us so we can determine whether the restoration can be replaced or whether the tooth requires additional treatment.
Toothache can have many causes, including decay, a cracked tooth, gum inflammation, an infection or pressure from a wisdom tooth.
Until you are seen:
Pain relief may make you more comfortable temporarily, but it does not treat the underlying cause.
Our Wellington clinic offers some evening appointments and is normally open on Saturdays. This can be helpful when a tooth breaks late in the week or pain develops over the weekend.
Appointment availability varies, particularly for same-day emergencies. Calling the clinic is the quickest way for us to understand the problem and look for the earliest available appointment.
Our current locations, contact details and opening hours can be found here:
The first objective is to identify the cause of the problem and determine whether immediate treatment is required.
Your appointment may include:
Sometimes the complete treatment can be performed during the emergency visit. In other situations, the dentist may provide temporary treatment to make you comfortable and arrange a second appointment for the permanent repair.
At Supreme Dental Concepts, we believe that patient education should come before treatment. We will explain what we have found, the realistic options and the likely costs so that you can make an informed decision.
The cost of emergency dental care depends on the examination required and the treatment needed.
As a general guide:
The examination fee covers diagnosing the problem and discussing your options. Any treatment required will usually be quoted separately before we proceed.
A simple lost filling will generally cost less to manage than a badly fractured tooth or infection requiring more extensive treatment. It is therefore not possible to provide an exact total without first examining the tooth.
You can read about the financial arrangements currently available through our payment options page.
ACC may contribute towards treatment when a tooth has been damaged in an accident, such as a fall, sporting injury or impact to the mouth.
ACC does not necessarily cover the entire cost of treatment, and the amount contributed depends on the injury and the treatment required. Our team can help you complete the relevant information and explain any expected contribution before treatment proceeds.
Tell us when booking if the dental problem resulted from an accident.
Most toothaches, broken teeth, lost fillings and dental infections should be assessed by a dentist.
However, you should seek urgent hospital or emergency medical care when:
For a dental problem without these warning signs, call our clinic so we can advise you about the appropriate next step.
Calling is usually the fastest way to arrange an emergency appointment because it allows our reception team to understand your symptoms and check current availability.
32 Lorne Street, Te Aro, Wellington
Phone: 04 801 6228
Level 1, 9 Raroa Road, Lower Hutt
Phone: 04 570 0520
You can also explore our complete range of dental services in Wellington and Lower Hutt.
Dental pain is often the body’s warning that something needs attention. Waiting can allow a fracture, decay or infection to become more difficult and potentially more expensive to treat.
When you are unsure whether your problem is urgent, call Supreme Dental Concepts. We can ask a few questions, assess the level of urgency and help you arrange the most appropriate appointment.
Wellington: 04 801 6228
Lower Hutt: 04 570 0520
If you're in pain right now, here's the short version: call us, and we'll get you seen as quickly as we can. An emergency dentist in Wellington is for exactly this — a broken tooth, sudden bad pain, swelling, or a knocked-out tooth that can't wait for a routine appointment. This page tells you what to do in the meantime, what an emergency visit usually costs, and how to reach us fast at both our Wellington and Lower Hutt clinics. The good news is you're in the right place.
Not every dental problem is urgent, and it helps to know the difference so you're not worrying unnecessarily.
Things that usually need seeing quickly: severe or worsening toothache, a knocked-out tooth, a tooth that's broken and painful or sharp, swelling in the gum or face, bleeding that won't stop, or a lost filling or crown that's leaving a tooth exposed and sore.
Things that can usually wait a day or two for a normal appointment: a chip with no pain, mild sensitivity, a lost filling that isn't bothering you, or a dull ache that comes and goes. If you're unsure, ring us — we'd rather you asked than sat at home wondering.
A few simple things you can do while you're on your way in.
Knocked-out tooth: pick it up by the crown (the top), not the root. If it's dirty, rinse it gently with milk or saline — not by scrubbing. If you can, slot it back into the socket and bite gently on a clean cloth. If you can't, keep it in milk or in your cheek. Time matters here, so come in quickly.
Broken tooth: rinse your mouth with warm water and save any pieces if you can. A cold compress on the outside of your face helps with swelling.
Swelling or a suspected abscess: this is one to be seen for promptly. Keep the area clean and rinse gently with warm salt water. Don't try to drain it yourself.
For pain relief in the meantime, take what you'd normally take for pain as directed on the packet, and avoid putting aspirin directly on the gum — it can irritate the tissue. If you're not sure what's safe for you, ask us when you call.
One of the reasons people come to us in a hurry: we keep evening and Saturday appointments at our Wellington clinic, so a Friday-night break or a Saturday flare-up doesn't have to mean waiting until Monday. Availability does depend on the day, which is why a quick phone call is the fastest way to get a real answer about when we can see you.
Honest ranges, so there's no surprise on top of the stress:
So the visit itself is modest; the variable part is the treatment, and we'll tell you that cost before doing anything. If you've had an accident, ACC may contribute, and we'll help you check.
The quickest way to be seen is to phone. Calling lets us understand what's happening and find you the soonest slot, rather than waiting on an email.
We have two clinics: Wellington (Te Aro) and Lower Hutt (Hutt Central) — both numbers and addresses are on those pages. You can read more about how we handle urgent care on our emergency dentistry page. And if your pain is more of a niggle than an emergency, our toothache remedies guide may be all you need for now.
