Updated November 2026
Dog Tooth Extraction Cost: $10 to $100 Per Tooth at Low-Cost Clinics
Three US clinics we found publish a per-tooth price: Lowcountry Pet Wellness charges $10 to $100, PETSinc $35 to $55, and the Humane Society of Manatee County $50 per major extraction (read on their websites, November 2026). Surgical extractions are often billed as oral surgery or by the minute instead, and private practices, which rarely publish fees, may charge differently.
Quick Answer
Published Per-Tooth Fee
$10 - $100
3 clinics (SC, FL)
Oral Surgery Fee
$132 - $776
AniCira Veterinary Center (VA)
Dental With Extractions
$425 - $2,280
Emancipet advanced to East Bay SPCA major
Published Extraction Fees, Clinic by Clinic
Every row is copied from the clinic's own fee page, read on 15 November 2026. Most are nonprofit or low-cost clinics, because private practices rarely publish dental prices.
| Clinic | Extraction fee | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Lowcountry Pet WellnessNorth Charleston, SC | $10 to $100 per tooth | By tooth location and difficulty; loose teeth only, no x-rays. Gingival flap from $125. |
| PETSincWest Columbia, SC | $35 minor, $55 major, per tooth | Added to a dental that starts at $525. |
| Humane Society of Manatee CountyBradenton, FL | $50 per major extraction, up to $400 | Minor extractions included in the $575 dental. Baby canine teeth $25 each. |
| EmancipetAustin, TX | $425 advanced dental | Cleaning, x-rays and removal of unhealthy teeth in one price ($225 without extractions). |
| Humane Society of Huron ValleyAnn Arbor, MI | $330 an hour ($5.50 a minute) | Covers extraction, suturing and the post-extraction x-ray. |
| AniCira Veterinary CenterManassas, VA | Oral surgery fee $132 to $776 | For complex extractions and oral masses, on top of an $823 or $902 dental. |
| Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching HospitalFort Collins, CO | Extractions from $2,678 | Specialist service; the minimum for the whole procedure. |
Simple vs Surgical Extractions
Simple extraction
Loose or single-rooted teeth, often with advanced periodontal disease. The tooth is loosened with an elevator and lifted out with forceps. Multi-rooted teeth can sometimes be cut into single-rooted pieces and removed the same way.
Surgical extraction
Teeth fractured below the gumline, firmly anchored in healthy bone, or with curved or fused roots. The vet cuts a gum flap, removes bone over the root, takes the tooth out and stitches the site closed. Clinics price this higher, or bill it as oral surgery or by the minute.
Why Extractions Are Needed
Veterinarians do not extract teeth unnecessarily. Every extraction means a longer procedure under anesthesia and a higher bill for the owner. Teeth are extracted only when they cannot be saved and leaving them in place would cause ongoing pain, infection, or damage to surrounding teeth and bone.
The most common reasons for dog tooth extraction are:
- Periodontal disease that has reached stage 4, which the American Veterinary Dental College defines as more than 50% attachment loss around the tooth, measured by probing or on radiographs. At this stage the tooth cannot be stabilized and the surrounding infection threatens adjacent teeth.
- Fractured teeth with pulp exposure. A broken tooth with an exposed nerve is painful and will become infected if not treated with extraction or root canal therapy.
- Retained baby teeth that did not fall out when the adult teeth came in. These create crowding that traps food and bacteria, accelerating periodontal disease.
- Tooth resorption, where the body breaks down the tooth structure from the inside. Common in older dogs and extremely painful.
Extraction Bill Calculator
Pick a clinic that publishes its per-tooth fees, or type in the figures from your own vet's written estimate. Fees read on each clinic's website in November 2026.
| Dental from $525 (starting price) | $525 |
| Pre-dental exam (required) | $50 |
| 2 x minor extraction at $35 | $70 |
| 1 x major extraction at $55 | $55 |
| Total | $700 |
PETSinc requires the $50 pre-dental exam before it books a dental. Source: PETSinc dental fees. Private practice fees may differ; ask yours for an itemised estimate.
Worked Examples From Published Fees
Each total adds up one clinic's published line items and nothing else.
| Clinic | Teeth pulled | Published fees used | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETSinc | 3 minor + 1 major | $525 dental + $50 exam + 3 x $35 + 1 x $55 | $735 |
| Humane Society of Manatee County | 3 major | $575 dental + 3 x $50 | $725 |
| Humane Society of Manatee County | 8 or more major | $575 dental + $400 cap | $975 |
| Lowcountry Pet Wellness | 4 at the high end | $400 cleaning + 4 x $100 (bloodwork $65 extra) | $800 |
Breed-Specific Extraction Rates
Body size, more than breed, drives how many teeth come out. In a study of 2,201 small- and medium-breed dogs at two veterinary dental hospitals in South Korea, 23.07% of the 92,442 teeth assessed were extracted, and the authors found no significant difference in extraction rates between breeds of similar size, concluding that body size matters more than breed specificity (Kim and colleagues, Animals, 2025).
Counts per procedure run high once a dog is already being treated. In a separate study of 166 dogs presented to a veterinary hospital in Seoul with an oral disorder or for a routine check-up, teeth were extracted from 130 of them (78.32%), and those dogs averaged 5.85 teeth removed, rising to 8.40 in dogs aged 10 to 16 (Han and colleagues, Veterinarni Medicina, 2025). Both studies come from Korean hospitals that see many dogs with existing oral disease, so their counts may run higher than a routine US general-practice cleaning.
The per-visit ranges below are the planning assumptions this site's calculator uses for a general-practice cleaning, which is why they sit below the referral figures above. Treat them as a budgeting starting point, not a prediction for your dog.
Small Breeds (Highest Risk)
Yorkshire Terrier, Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Maltese, Dachshund, Shih Tzu
Budget for 3 to 5 extractions per cleaning. Crowded teeth, shallow jaw bones, and rapid tartar buildup make extractions nearly routine.
Brachycephalic Breeds
French Bulldog, Pug, English Bulldog, Boston Terrier, Boxer
Budget for 2 to 4 extractions per cleaning. Shortened jaws create severe crowding and malocclusion.
Medium Breeds
Beagle, Cocker Spaniel, Border Collie, Australian Shepherd
Budget for 0 to 2 extractions per cleaning. Generally good dental anatomy with moderate disease risk.
Large and Giant Breeds
Labrador, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Great Dane
Budget for 0 to 1 extractions per cleaning. Spacious jaws and strong bone support. Fractured teeth from chewing are the main extraction reason.
See the full cost-by-size breakdown including lifetime cost comparisons by breed group.
What to Expect After Extractions
Most dogs recover quickly from tooth extractions. They go home the same day as the procedure and are eating within 12 to 24 hours. Recovery guidelines:
- Soft food for 7 to 10 days. Wet food or softened kibble while extraction sites heal.
- Pain medication for 3 to 7 days. Typically a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
- Antibiotics if infection was present. Usually a 7 to 10 day course.
- Follow-up appointment in 10 to 14 days. To check healing and remove any sutures. Some practices include the recheck in the extraction fee; ask before the procedure.
Read the full procedure walkthrough for details on what happens before, during, and after a dental cleaning with extractions.