Tooth extraction cost in Sharjah: simple vs surgical
Removing a tooth is sometimes the right choice, but it should never be the only option you hear. Here is how the price is decided and what to consider first.
Looking for treatment? See our main page on tooth extraction in Sharjah: what is involved, who it suits, and how to book a free consultation and X-ray.
Before you ask about price
Most people asking about tooth extraction cost are in pain and want the problem gone. That is understandable. But a tooth that can be saved with a filling or root canal treatment is usually worth keeping, because replacing a missing tooth later with a bridge, denture or implant costs considerably more.
This guide explains when an extraction is the right choice, the difference between simple and surgical extractions, what changes tooth extraction cost in Sharjah, what insurance usually covers and how to look after the area afterwards.
When a tooth needs to come out
We recommend removing a tooth when it cannot be repaired or kept healthy. Common reasons include a tooth broken below the gum line, severe decay that has destroyed most of the crown, advanced gum disease with very loose teeth, a wisdom tooth that keeps getting infected, or teeth removed as part of an orthodontic plan. Even then, we explain the alternatives first, including what replacing the tooth would involve.
6 things that affect tooth extraction cost
Simple or surgical
A visible, intact tooth can often be removed simply. A broken or buried tooth may need a small surgical procedure.
Position of the tooth
Front teeth with one root are usually quicker than molars with two or three roots.
Root shape
Curved or fused roots take more care and time to remove safely.
Infection
An active infection may need to be treated before or after the extraction.
Wisdom teeth
Impacted wisdom teeth are usually more complex than other extractions.
Insurance
Many plans cover medically necessary extractions, often with a co-payment.
Simple vs surgical extraction
A simple extraction is used when the tooth is fully visible and in one piece. After numbing, the tooth is gently loosened and removed. It usually takes 20 to 40 minutes. A surgical extraction is needed when a tooth is broken at the gum line, has awkward roots or has not fully come through. It may involve a small opening in the gum and sometimes dividing the tooth into sections so it can be removed with less force. Surgical extractions take longer and usually cost more, which is the main reason extraction cost varies so widely.
What insurance usually covers
Extractions needed because of pain, infection or damage are usually considered necessary treatment, so many UAE plans cover them with a co-payment. Extractions done only for orthodontic reasons may be treated differently. We check your policy before treatment. See our insurance page for accepted networks.
Questions to ask
- Can this tooth be saved instead?
- Is this a simple or surgical extraction?
- What will replacing the tooth involve later?
- What is included in the price?
- What aftercare will I need?
Not sure what you need?
Get a free check-up and X-ray. A dentist explains your options and gives you the cost in writing. Open until 10 PM on Al Khan Street, Al Majaz.
What to expect on the day
Assessment and X-ray
We check the tooth and the roots on an X-ray. The consultation and X-ray are free.
Numbing
Local anaesthetic numbs the area completely before we start.
Removal
You’ll feel pressure and pushing but should not feel sharp pain. Tell us if you do.
Gauze and instructions
You bite on gauze to stop bleeding and receive written aftercare advice.
Follow-up
We check healing if needed and discuss replacing the tooth when the time is right.
Aftercare for the first few days
Bite firmly on the gauze for 30 to 45 minutes. For the first 24 hours avoid rinsing hard, spitting, using straws, smoking or shisha, and very hot drinks, because these can disturb the blood clot. Eat soft, lukewarm food and chew on the other side. From the next day, rinse gently with warm salt water after meals.
Some soreness for two or three days is normal. Pain that gets worse after day two or three may be a dry socket, which needs a quick visit. Our full guide on aftercare after a tooth extraction and our page on dry socket explain what to watch for.
Replacing the missing tooth
When a back tooth is removed, the neighbouring teeth can slowly tip into the space and the opposite tooth can over-erupt. Over time this changes your bite. Options for replacing a tooth include a fixed bridge, a removable partial denture or an implant. We make bridges and dentures, and when an implant suits you better we refer you to a specialist we trust. Read our comparison of implant vs bridge for more detail.
Factoring in replacement is important when you compare extraction price with the cost of saving the tooth.
Can the tooth be saved instead?
Often yes. Teeth with deep decay or infection can frequently be saved with root canal treatment and a crown. Our guide to root canal vs extraction compares the two in detail. A saved tooth keeps your natural bite, your bone and your chewing efficiency, and usually avoids the cost of a replacement. If the tooth has a good chance of lasting, saving it’s usually the better long-term value.
Medical conditions and medicines
Tell us about any medical conditions and medicines before an extraction, especially blood thinners, diabetes, heart conditions, osteoporosis medicines or pregnancy. Most people can still have the tooth removed safely, but we may adjust the plan, check with your doctor or arrange the extraction at a better time.
For general background on extractions, see the NHS guide to tooth removal.
Emergency extractions
Severe pain, swelling or a broken tooth can need urgent attention. We’re open every day until 10 PM and keep same-day slots for emergencies. Call first on 06 715 6001 so we can be ready. If you have swelling spreading to the eye or neck, or difficulty breathing or swallowing, go to the nearest emergency department. See our emergency dentist page.
What is included in tooth extraction cost
A clear quote for extraction cost should list the assessment and X-ray, the anaesthetic, the extraction itself, any stitches, and a follow-up check if needed. At our clinic the consultation and X-ray are free, and you receive the full price in writing before treatment. If antibiotics or painkillers are needed, we’ll explain whether these are prescribed separately.
Ask the same questions at any clinic so you’re comparing like with like. A quote that looks low because it excludes the X-ray or follow-up isn’t really cheaper.
Tooth extraction cost for children
Milk teeth are usually removed only when they are badly decayed, infected or blocking an adult tooth. Because the roots of milk teeth shrink as the adult tooth comes through, these extractions are often quick and simple, which keeps extraction price low. When a back milk tooth is lost early, a small space maintainer may be advised so the adult tooth has room to come through. See our children’s dentistry page.
Planning around Ramadan, travel and work
Most simple extractions need only a day or two of taking it easy. Surgical extractions can need a few more days. If you are travelling, avoid flying within a day or two of a surgical extraction if you can. During Ramadan, many patients prefer to book after iftar so they can eat soft food and take painkillers as needed; we are open until 10 PM every day, which makes that easy. Extraction cost doesn’t change with the time of the appointment.
Tooth extraction cost questions
Is a tooth extraction painful?
Why does a surgical extraction cost more?
Does insurance cover tooth extraction cost?
How long is recovery?
Should I replace the tooth?
Not sure if the tooth can be saved?
Book a free consultation and X-ray in Al Majaz. We’ll tell you honestly whether to save or remove it and give you a written price.
Written by our dentists
Written by the dental team at Al Jazeera Dental Clinic, a family clinic on Al Khan Street, Al Majaz 3, Sharjah, caring for patients since 1998, and medically reviewed by Dr Ranjeet Kumar, Medical Director (BDS, Diploma in Endodontics), October 2026.
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