Tooth extraction in the Philippines: prices and what to check
A simple tooth extraction in the Philippines costs about ₱3,000 to ₱6,000 per tooth, and a surgical extraction about ₱10,000 to ₱18,000. Wisdom tooth removal is usually ₱5,000 to ₱15,000 per tooth. The quickest way to a price that fits your tooth and X-ray is to describe the case in a request on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate prices in Philippines, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Procedure | Price range |
|---|
| Simple extraction, per tooth | ₱3,000 to ₱6,000 |
| Wisdom tooth removal, per tooth | ₱5,000 to ₱15,000 |
| Surgical extraction, per tooth | ₱10,000 to ₱18,000 |
| Public hospital, with anesthesia | ₱1,000 |
The hospital figure comes from a government hospital's published list. Private clinics price each tooth by its complexity and the X-ray, so ask every clinic for a price per tooth.
Licensed dentists and PhilHealth
Extraction must be done by a licensed dentist. The Philippine Dental Act penalizes illegal dental practice, and enforcement cases have charged people who ran unlicensed clinics. Ask whether the clinic bills PhilHealth. Its primary-care oral health benefit covers up to two teeth a year, and emergency extraction has no separate fee schedule in it, so ask what your visit will cost before the procedure.
Heat and rain do not set the timing
The climate is hot and humid all year, with a wet and a dry season, so there is no quiet month for dentists. A tooth that hurts should be seen when the pain starts, not after a dry period. In the wet season, allow extra travel time in Manila and Cebu City, where flooding can close roads.
How the price is set and what to write
Prices are quoted per tooth, so tell the dentist how many teeth need removing. Give the tooth number, whether it is impacted, and any X-ray or CT scan you already have. Say whether you need pain relief on the day, and add your health history and the medicines you take. Add your city or area, when you can come in, the dentist's experience with surgical cases, and your budget.
BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. You describe the case in your own words in a chat, and BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the Philippines, and shows the prices and clinics it finds. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their offer, terms and timing. Your contact details stay hidden until you decide to share them. For general dental care see dental services, for a tooth replacement see dental implants, and for the process read how BlaBlaPrice works.
Questions and answers
How much does a tooth extraction cost in the Philippines?
A simple extraction is about ₱3,000 to ₱6,000 per tooth and a surgical one about ₱10,000 to ₱18,000, according to sellers' websites, November 2026. Wisdom tooth removal is usually ₱5,000 to ₱15,000 per tooth.
Is there a cheaper option?
A government hospital's published list shows ₱1,000 for an extraction with anesthesia. Availability and waiting times vary, so ask the hospital before you go.
Does PhilHealth pay for an extraction?
PhilHealth's primary-care oral health benefit covers up to two teeth a year, and emergency extraction has no separate fee schedule in it. Ask the clinic whether it bills PhilHealth before you pay.
Can an unlicensed person do the extraction?
No. Dental work must be done by a licensed dentist, and the Philippine Dental Act penalizes illegal dental practice.
