A cat tooth extraction costs $200-$1,000 per tooth, performed under general anesthesia. Total cost depends on tooth count, complexity, and whether X-rays and cleaning are included. Cats with severe dental disease or stomatitis may need multiple or full-mouth extractions, raising costs significantly.
Teeth are extracted when damaged beyond repair - severe decay, resorptive lesions, fractures, periodontal disease, or stomatitis. Tooth resorption affects 50% of adult cats and is the most common reason for extraction. Leaving painful, infected teeth causes suffering and spreads bacteria. Tooth resorption affects 50%+ of adult cats
Pre-anesthetic bloodwork confirms safety. Dental X-rays reveal problems below the gumline - many diseased teeth look normal on the surface. The vet elevates and removes each tooth, sometimes sectioning multi-rooted teeth first. The socket is cleaned and may be sutured. Dental cleaning is usually done at the same time. Dental X-rays are essential for proper treatment
Bloodwork ($80-$150). Anesthesia ($150-$300). Dental X-rays ($100-$200). Simple extraction ($100-$300/tooth). Surgical extraction ($200-$500/tooth). Full-mouth ($2,000-$5,000+). Cleaning (included). Pain medication and antibiotics ($50-$100). Per tooth: $200-$1,000 depending on complexity
Soft food only for 7-14 days while sites heal. Pain meds 5-7 days. Antibiotics if infection present. No hard treats or toys. Most cats eat soft food within 24-48 hours. Full-mouth extraction cats learn to eat kibble eventually - the tongue pushes food to the back. Full healing in 1-2 weeks
A single extraction with dental cleaning runs $500-$1,200 total. Multiple extractions or full-mouth cases can reach $2,000-$5,000+.
Extractions are routine when performed by an experienced vet. Complications like jaw fracture are rare. Leaving bad teeth in is riskier than extracting them.
Depends on the number and difficulty of extractions. Total clinic time is 6-8 hours including anesthesia recovery.
Broken teeth, severe resorptive lesions, advanced periodontal disease, stomatitis, or any tooth causing chronic pain.
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A single extraction with dental cleaning runs $500-$1,200 total.
When medically necessary due to dental disease, most accident/illness policies cover extractions for resorptive lesions, periodontal disease, fractures, and stomatitis. Extraction, anesthesia, X-rays, and medications are typically covered.
Many insurers impose a separate dental waiting period of 30-90 days. Some exclude dental illness entirely. If dental disease existed before enrollment, all treatment is excluded as pre-existing.
Multiple extractions easily cost $1,000-$5,000+. Full-mouth extractions for stomatitis are among the most expensive dental procedures. A single claim can exceed several years of premium payments.
Some policies exclude all dental procedures. Others cover extractions but not cleanings. Pre-existing conditions are excluded. Read your policy's dental section - coverage varies widely.
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