What tips should I keep in mind?

Root canals have a 95% success rate and last a lifetime with proper care A root canal is almost always cheaper than extraction plus implant Front teeth may not need a crown after root canal - ask your dentist

Root Canal Cost Calculator

Estimate the total cost of root canal therapy including the procedure, crown, and follow-up care.

Tooth Type(Front teeth are simpler; molars have more roots)

Crown Needed After?(Almost always recommended for back teeth)

Crown Cost ($)(Porcelain crown: $800-$1,500)

Provider Type(Endodontists charge more but specialize in root canals)

Insurance Coverage (%)(Most plans cover 50-80% of root canals)

Results

Visualization

How It Works

A root canal removes infected pulp from inside a tooth, saving it from extraction. The procedure cost depends on the tooth location (front teeth have 1 root canal, molars have 3-4) and whether a specialist performs it.

The Formula

Root Canal Cost = Base Cost x Specialist Multiplier
Total = Root Canal + Crown
Out-of-Pocket = Total x (1 - Insurance %)

Variables

Base — Varies by tooth: Front $750, Premolar $900, Molar $1,250
Specialist — Endodontist adds 25% vs general dentist
Crown — Usually required after root canal ($800-$1,500)

Example

A molar root canal by an endodontist costs $1,250 x 1.25 = $1,563. With a $1,200 crown, total is $2,763. At 50% insurance, you pay $1,381.

Tips

Root canals have a 95% success rate and last a lifetime with proper care
A root canal is almost always cheaper than extraction plus implant
Front teeth may not need a crown after root canal - ask your dentist
Retreatment of a failed root canal costs 20-30% more than the first
Dental schools offer root canals at significantly reduced rates