Tooth Extraction Cost in Lagos 2026
Tooth Extraction in Lagos costs ₦5K–₦15K at a general or public hospital and ₦15K–₦50K at a premium specialist hospital — the same procedure, up to 10× apart.
What tooth extraction costs in Lagos
A range per tier, not a single price — the real figure depends on the hospital and your case.
Public tier means the teaching and general hospitals (LUTH, LASUTH and the state general hospitals). Standard private covers the many mid-range private hospitals across the mainland and Island. Premium specialist means the top-end Island hospitals.
Prices last verified: 2026-05-07. Lagos.Cool desk survey seeded 2026-05-07; tier ranges not re-verified against a 2026 primary source Always confirm the current price with the hospital before planning around it.
What drives the price
The single biggest driver of extraction cost is whether the tooth comes out simply or surgically. A straightforward extraction of a fully-erupted tooth is quick and cheap at any tier. A surgical extraction — an impacted wisdom tooth, a broken root, a tooth needing bone removal or stitches — takes longer, needs more skill and sometimes a specialist, and costs substantially more. On top of that sits the usual tier spread for setting and comfort. When comparing quotes, the question that actually matters is which type of extraction you need, because that difference outweighs the difference between clinics.
Typical duration: Outpatient — a simple extraction takes minutes; a surgical extraction can take an hour, with healing over days.
What's included vs what's extra
The extras carry no figures here because Lagos hospitals do not publish them — ask for an itemised quote.
- • Local anaesthetic
- • The extraction itself
- • Basic post-extraction instructions
- • Gauze and immediate aftercare
- • Surgical extraction priced above a simple one
- • X-ray to assess the tooth beforehand
- • Prescribed painkillers and antibiotics
- • Stitches and a review appointment where needed
What the spread means for your budget
The gap between what tooth extraction costs at a general hospital and at a premium specialist is roughly ₦45K — and that difference buys comfort, privacy and shorter waits rather than a different clinical outcome. For a routine, uncomplicated case the public and standard-private tiers deliver the same medicine.
So the honest question is not 'which is cheapest' but 'which tier do I actually need'. The premium tier earns its price if you value privacy, speed and a named consultant. Whichever you choose, get an itemised quote before the day, confirm what your HMO covers and at which hospitals, and budget for the extras listed above rather than the headline range alone.
Sums like this sit alongside your other major Lagos costs — see Lagos rent prices and market food prices to weigh it against the rest of the budget.