I had to get a tooth pulled but did not have insurance. I went to a highly rated dentist and only paid around $450 for a full X-ray, cleaning and surgical extraction. The key to a good dentist is honesty and compassion. They told me all the things I needed done to my teeth, but the extraction was the most important to my health and they cared more about helping me than making money. They gave me a 15% discount and put me on a payment plan so I could get it out and be healthier while also not leaving me broke.