The cost of root canals

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Root canal prices

Prices average around $883

A root canal procedure can relieve pain and help prevent a tooth extraction. Regardless of the cause, prices vary based on where you need the root canal and what insurance coverage you have.

Anterior root canals

Avg. pricing: $608

Traditionally, anterior root canals—root canals for your canines and bicuspids—cost less than molar root canal procedures and are priced around $608. This is because performing root canal therapy on your anterior teeth is a simpler process for your dentist. They usually only need one procedure to complete the treatment. Following the anterior root canal, they or may not recommend you get a dental crown based on the condition of your tooth, your surrounding teeth and how much bite pressure your affected tooth receives. Your dentist will work with you to develop the best care plan for you and your smile.

Molar root canals

Avg. pricing: $960

Molar root canals cost about $960. Your molars are structurally foundational to your bite and are more susceptible to pressure when you’re chewing. Because molar root canal therapy is a more complex treatment process, the price is a bit higher and your dentist may defer you to a specialized endodontist. Following a molar root canal, your care team may recommend having a dental crown installed to maintain your jaw’s strength and to fortify your tooth against damage. A crown will hopefully prevent against future root canals.

These are the average prices for root canal treatments without insurance, which can help to mitigate the severe costs some providers charge for their services.

What affects the cost of a root canal?

Root canal location

The location of your root canal is the biggest cost indicator. An anterior root canal located near the front of your mouth typically costs less than a molar root canal.

Tooth condition

If a root canal was previously performed on the affected tooth, or if the infection requires surgery, your cost could be impacted.

Dentist vs. specialist

The cost of a root canal varies based on who is performing the treatment; specialists will have a higher fee from general dentists.

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