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Best Wisdom Teeth Removal Dentists in Albany, NY (2026)

49 clinics offering wisdom teeth removal, rankedUpdated 3 oral surgeons0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for wisdom teeth removal: Mini Dental Implants, ranked #1 of 49 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

  2. 5

    Best specialist (oral surgeon): Albany Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Group, an oral surgeon on staff, 4.6★ from 151 Google reviews, 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions wisdom teeth removal.

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49 Albany clinics list wisdom teeth removal and are ranked here by service score. 3 list an oral surgeon, 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 8 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 3 of them.

Top 10 wisdom teeth dentists in Albany at a glance

Top 10 wisdom teeth dentists in Albany at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning wisdom teethSame-day
1Mini Dental Implants77———Yes
2Albany Dental Team73————
3Albany Dentist LLC73————
4Denture Implants Albany73————
5Albany Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Group71Yes (oral surgeon)4.6★ (151)1—
6Capital District Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons70Yes (oral surgeon)4.4★ (163)3—
7Urgent Dental Care67————
8Barclay Dr & Bresin Dr: Bresin Howard J DDS67————
9Capital Dental Care67————
10Center Health Care: Dental Services67————

The 49 best wisdom teeth dentists in Albany, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  1. 47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for wisdom teeth removal in Albany: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Albany Dentist Experts, we are dedicated to helping all of our patients achieve the smile of their dreams. We’ll listen to your needs and desires and then provide you with options for achieving those goals. Whether it’s general dentistry, emergency care, full or partial dentures, cosmetic dental services, orthodontics, periodontal care, dental implants, and oral surgery, our offices have the tools, skills and care to create a lifetime of healthy, happy smiles for you and…

    From Albany Dentist Experts's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #23 Albany Dental Team

    822 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for wisdom teeth removal in Albany: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–5 PM · Tue 7:30 AM–8 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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What is wisdom teeth removal?

Wisdom teeth are the third molars, which usually come in between ages 17 and 25. They are often removed when they are impacted, partly erupted, decayed, or crowding other teeth. Not every wisdom tooth needs to come out; x-rays help decide.

Wisdom teeth removal: specialist or general dentist?

General dentists remove many erupted wisdom teeth. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons typically remove impacted wisdom teeth, especially those near the jaw nerve, and offer IV sedation or general anesthesia.

3 of Albany's 49 clinics offering wisdom teeth removal have an oral surgeon on staff. See oral surgeons in Albany

How much does wisdom teeth removal cost in Albany?

Typical ranges in USD for Albany, NY. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does wisdom teeth removal cost in Albany?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Erupted wisdom tooth, per tooth$330–$650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Soft-tissue impacted, per tooth$410–$980DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Bony impacted, per tooth$570–$1,300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
All four with IV sedation$2,450–$4,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full wisdom teeth removal cost guide for Albany

What to expect from wisdom teeth removal

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Wisdom teeth removal: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visitsA consultation, then 1 surgery visit and often a follow-up
Chair timeAbout 30–90 minutes for all four
RecoveryMost people rest 2–4 days; swelling usually peaks around day 2 or 3
When to see a specialistImpacted teeth, teeth close to the jaw nerve, or when you want IV sedation

How we ranked Albany wisdom teeth dentists

We scored 49 Albany clinics offering wisdom teeth removal on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 5 were excluded (5 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Albany data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Wisdom teeth removal in Albany: frequently asked questions

Who is the best wisdom teeth removal dentist in Albany?

Mini Dental Implants ranks #1 of 49 Albany clinics offering wisdom teeth removal by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Albany Dental Team ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an oral surgeon on staff.

How much does wisdom teeth removal cost in Albany, NY?

Wisdom teeth removal in Albany typically costs $290–$1,015 USD. By type: erupted wisdom tooth, per tooth $330–$650; soft-tissue impacted, per tooth $410–$980; bony impacted, per tooth $570–$1,300. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Albany do wisdom teeth removal?

Yes. 46 of the 49 Albany clinics offering wisdom teeth removal do not list an oral surgeon, so general dentists there typically provide it. 3 list an oral surgeon on staff. Typical reasons to see an oral surgeon: impacted teeth, teeth close to the jaw nerve, or when you want IV sedation.

Is wisdom teeth removal covered by insurance or Medicaid in New York?

Many dental insurance plans cover wisdom teeth removal as oral surgery, often at 50–80% after the deductible. Sedation may be covered separately or not at all. Some medical plans cover impacted teeth. Medicaid coverage varies by state.

Does wisdom teeth removal hurt?

During surgery you should not feel pain, because the area is numbed and many patients also choose sedation. Soreness, swelling and jaw stiffness for several days afterward are common. Most patients manage with prescribed or over-the-counter pain relief and rest.

Which Albany wisdom teeth removal dentists are open on Saturday?

8 of 49 Albany clinics offering wisdom teeth removal list Saturday hours, including Mini Dental Implants, Urgent Dental Care and Affordable Dental Implants Albany. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer wisdom teeth removal in Albany?

49 Albany clinics list wisdom teeth removal in our data. 3 of them list an oral surgeon on staff. They include Albany Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Group and Capital District Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. 8 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 3 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Albany

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 108 clinics.
  2. : 5 duplicate listings merged.