Wisdom tooth extraction in Galway
Wisdom tooth extraction in Co. Galway, covering Galway city, Tuam, Ballinasloe, Loughrea. In our price guide, a simple extraction is €150 to €300, a surgical impacted wisdom tooth is €350 to €500 (€280 to €400 after 20% Form Med 2 tax relief), and conscious IV sedation adds €350 to €450 per session.
Tell us whether your wisdom tooth is impacted and whether you want IV sedation — one Dental Council-registered clinic covering Co. Galway contacts you with an appointment and written plan.
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- €350 to €500for 1 surgical impacted wisdom tooth
- €280 to €400surgical net cost after 20% Med 2 tax relief
- 121dentists resident in Co. Galway (CSO Census 2022)
- 1 : 2,295dentist-to-resident ratio (2,210 nationally)
What wisdom tooth removal costs in Galway
| Procedure | Clinic price guide | After 20% Med 2 tax relief | Medical Card / Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple wisdom tooth extraction (erupted) | €150 to €300 | Routine — no Med 2 relief | Covered by Medical Card (DTSS) |
| Surgical extraction — 1 impacted tooth | €350 to €500 | €280 to €400 | 20% Med 2 or oral surgeon insurance |
| Surgical extraction — 2 to 4 impacted teeth | €700 to €1,400 | €560 to €1,120 | 20% Med 2 or oral surgeon insurance |
| 1 surgical impacted tooth + IV sedation | €700 to €950 | €560 to €760 | IV sedation charged per session |
| 2 to 4 impacted teeth + IV sedation | €1,050 to €1,850 | €840 to €1,480 | Single sitting + 20% Med 2 |
Our national price guide, with 20% Form Med 2 tax relief shown on surgical impacted extractions (routine simple extractions do not qualify). Your Galway clinic gives you an exact written fee after reviewing your OPG X-ray.
Dental access and towns in Co. Galway
At the 2022 Census, Co. Galway had a population of 277,737 (up 7.6% since 2016) and 121 resident dental practitioners (compared with 123 in 2016 and 109 in 2011). That puts Galway at one dentist for every 2,295 residents — 19th of the 26 counties for residents per dentist, against the national average of one per 2,210.
Patients across Galway city, Tuam, Ballinasloe, Loughrea have access to general dental practices for erupted wisdom tooth extractions as well as surgical dentists and oral surgeons offering panoramic OPG/3D CBCT imaging and conscious IV sedation for impacted lower teeth.
Main towns covered in Co. Galway (Census 2022 population): Galway city (85,910), Tuam (9,647), Ballinasloe (6,597), Loughrea (6,322), Oranmore (5,819), Athenry (4,603).
Get a wisdom tooth removal price from one local clinic
Tap the extraction type, whether you want IV sedation and your county. Your enquiry goes to one Dental Council-registered dental clinic or oral surgeon covering your county, and they contact you to arrange an X-ray and written plan.
Galway wisdom tooth questions
How much does wisdom tooth extraction cost in Galway?
A simple erupted wisdom tooth extraction in Galway is €150 to €300. Surgical removal of an impacted wisdom tooth is €350 to €500 (€280 to €400 after 20% Form Med 2 tax relief), or €700 to €1,400 for 2 to 4 impacted teeth in one sitting. Conscious IV sedation adds €350 to €450 per session.
Can I claim 20% Form Med 2 tax relief on wisdom tooth removal in Galway?
Yes, if the wisdom tooth is impacted and requires surgical extraction. Under Revenue rules (Tax and Duty Manual Part 15-01-12), surgical extraction of impacted wisdom teeth qualifies for 20% tax relief on Form Med 2, while routine simple extractions do not.
Which towns in Co. Galway do you cover?
All of Co. Galway, including Galway city, Tuam, Ballinasloe, Loughrea, Oranmore. Your enquiry goes to one registered dental clinic or oral surgeon covering your area.
Need an impacted wisdom tooth removed or want IV sedation?
One Dental Council-registered clinic or oral surgeon covering your county contacts you. Nothing is booked until you have a written treatment plan.