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Root Canal Cost

How Much Does a Root Canal Cost?

low costLow: $350-$600
low costMedium: $500-$860

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Typical costs:
  • Estimates range from $350-600 for a front tooth, which usually has one canal, to $500-$860 for a back molar, which can have three or more, according to WebMD. Prices are based on difficulty, local cost of living and the dentist's level of training and experience. An endodontist, specializing in tooth root problems, may charge up to 50 percent more.
What should be included:
  • When the root inside a tooth is infected, the inflamed or damaged tissue is removed and the hollow area filled to keep bacteria out. The University of Iowa College of Dentistry gives a quick overview.
  • An X-Ray reveals the shape of the canals and any bone infection. Once the area is numb, a rubber sheet isolates the infected tooth, which is drilled open, cleaned using pin-sized files and suction, filled, sealed and covered. This might require more than one appointment, to let the infection clear before the canal is sealed.
  • Tip: Ask about magnification. Wikipedia.com reports that root canals might be more successful with a microscope or similar equipment.
  • The only other option is to extract the tooth and replace it with a bridge, implant or partial denture.
Additional costs:
  • A crown or other protective covering adds to the final bill.
Discounts:
  • Dental colleges offer reduced rates for services by supervised students or faculty; DentalSite.com lists school locations.
  • The American Dental Association lists state dental societies, which may provide partial payment of dental fees for qualified low-income patients.
Shopping for a root canal:
Material on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always consult your physician or pharmacist regarding medications or medical procedures.
 
Article updated November 2006
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Amount: $250.00 not covered by insurance The bill was $1250 total, $250 out of pocket
Posted by: ES in Menlo Park, CA.Purchased: July, 2007
Which Tooth: back molar (#18)Practitioner:
A molar which had gotten a gold crown a year ago was aching and was sensitive to hot and cold, and it turned out the nerve was dying. My dentist referred me to an endontist, Michelle Olsen at Peninsula Endontics. The whole root canal took a little over an hour. The bill came to $1,250, but they accept Delta Dental PPO, which covered 80%, so I paid $250 out-of-pocket. The total seemed pretty high, but I was seeing an endontist, and Menlo Park is a pretty expensive neighborhood. I was pretty happy to pay only $250 out of my own pocket.
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Amount: $1,824.00 not covered by insurance Root Canal
Posted by: David in Plano, TX.Purchased: November, 2007
Which Tooth: #31Practitioner: Ahmed
This seems too expensive, but I was in need of relief on the day after Thanksgiving. My insurance does not cover.
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Amount: $1,370.00 not covered by insurance Expensive Root Canal
Posted by: Ian in HEWLETT, NY.Purchased: December, 2007
Which Tooth: #3Practitioner:
My reg dentist sent me for a Root Canal stating the charge would be $50-100 over average root canal charges. My research indicates average charge for this would not exceed $900, therefore I was looking to pay $1000. I was charged $1370. for the root canal. Am I being ripped off?
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Amount: $250.00 not covered by insurance Mine was $1,250 before insurance
Posted by: ES in Menlo Park, CA.Purchased: July, 2007
Which Tooth: #18 back molarPractitioner:
It was the bottom left tooth, which is a really big tooth. And this was at an endontist, which my dentist referred me to. Does your dentist have that training? Was a crown also included? My tooth already had a crown, and that cost an additional $800 ($400 after insurance). $1,370 would seem reasonable for an endontist, or very reasonable if the crown was included.
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Amount: $255.00 not covered by insurance $1075 before insurance
Posted by: Amy K in Germantown, MD.Purchased: December, 2007
Which Tooth: #15 back molarPractitioner: Dr. Amir Sarkarzadeh
For my root canal, I was referred to an experienced endodontist in the area due to the location of the tooth and was shocked when I heard how much it would cost, even with insurance. However, during my brief stay in the waiting room, I heard the receptionist quoting prices of $300-$700, which made me feel a little better about my seemingly exorbitant fee. I spent $255 out of pocket, including deductible, for great novocaine and a fast, painless that left me wondering why root canals were given such a bad rap! (I later understood, when I paid $85 for the temporary filling and close to $600 for the subsequent crown.)
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Amount: $1,250.00 not covered by insurance root canal
Posted by: Bill R in Garden City, NY.Purchased: December, 2007
Which Tooth: (top molar ) #3Practitioner: Dr. R. Gupta
A cracked filling caused decay of the nerves in a molar. Sensitivity to cold/hot was an indication of need for root canal. Endodontist found complications during surgery: four canals and calcification, but price still was $1250. I have no insurance. Filling and crown are extra. I had quotes as high as $2000. Why does a one hour procedure cost so high?
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Amount: $2,123.00 not covered by insurance EXPENSIVE ROOT CANAL
Posted by: ALEJANDRA PLANCARTE in GARLAND, TX.Purchased: September, 2007
Which Tooth: BACKPractitioner: PEARL DENTAL
I DIDN'T HAVE INSURANCE AND I COULD NOT STAND THE PAIN SO I WENT TO A DENTIST AND THE TOTAL COST WAS $2123. ISN'T THAT WAY TOO MUCH?
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Amount: $2,123.00 not covered by insurance Root, Canal, post & crown
Posted by: AlleyOop in Wantagh, NY.Purchased: September, 2007
Which Tooth: premolarPractitioner:
There was also an additional charge of $200 for a pulpotomy.
We live in Nassau County, New York.

Were we overcharged?

Does anyone have any exp[erience with EDP; that\'s Eastern Dental Plan?
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Amount: $2,736.00 not covered by insurance Correction: Alley-Oop in Wantagh
Posted by: AlleyOop in Wantagh, NY.Purchased: 2007
Which Tooth: pre-molarPractitioner:
The price is $2,736 NOT $2,123.
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Amount: $1,070.00 not covered by insurance Expensive?
Posted by: Debra in Los Angeles, CA.Purchased: February, 2008
Which Tooth: next to canine toothPractitioner: Dr. David's Family Dentistry
Will be my first root canal next week. My cost (the part not covered by insurance) is $1,070.00. This is the cost after I get a 5% discount for paying in full with cash or check. This price includes a crown on the tooth. A lot of money for 1 small tooth, but I guess my health is worth it.
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Amount: $1,300.00 not covered by insurance root canals
Posted by: dusty in carterville, GA.Purchased: August, 2007
Which Tooth: side frontPractitioner: Dr. lee
Good root canal, I really wish I could find a half
price root canal or buy 1 get one free. They are
very exspensive. Do the items they use in the canal
cost so much? They should not be based on the cost
of living but on the good dentist moral codes.Something must be done to freeze outragous prices. The dentist was really good and I never felt a thing, but caps annoy me, it feels like
plastic rubber. Wish you coulld find canals for $500.
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Amount: $1,100.00 not covered by insurance Root canal and apicoectomy
Posted by: Rotten Teeth Man in Plantation, FL.Purchased: February, 2008
Which Tooth: You name itPractitioner:
I haven’t been to a dentist in years and have been given a Proposed Treatment Plan that totals $19,263. This includes two apicoectomies at 24 and 25 for $1,500 each and 5 other root canals from $950 to $1,100, the later price for premolars at 5 and 28. Are these prices customary/reasonable in the Broward County, So. Fla area?
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Amount: $1,100.00 not covered by insurance $1,450 just for root canal n crown separate
Posted by: Joshie in Seattle, WA.Purchased: February, 2008
Which Tooth: back toothPractitioner: endontist
I got my root canal done by root canal specialist, recomended by my dentist, and it came out to be $1,450. I maxed out with my insurace, so I had to pay 450 out of pocket. I don\'t mind paying that much, but that didn\'t include getting a crown. I\'ll be seeing my dintist in few days to get a crown, and that\'ll be an extra 700 out of pocket since my insurance is maxed out aready... Doesn\'t that seem a lot just to get a tooth fix? I guess it can\'t be helped.
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Amount: $1,523.00 not covered by insurance Root canal
Posted by: Robert Sinclair in Rockford, IL.Purchased: 2008
Which Tooth: #30Practitioner: Camelot Endodonics
2-1/2 hours in the chair total for two visits adds up to $609.20 per hour for a root canal not including the crown which could be another
$600.00-$1000.00 conservatively! Without insurance, there goes my vacation this year!

What is up with that!

Its was one tooth!

No wonder half of America is missing teeth!

Is this caused by the out of sight liability insurance doctors must pass onto us.
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Amount: $1,050.00 not covered by insurance root canal - back molar (19?)
Posted by: nick in san jose in palo alto, CA.Purchased: April, 2008
Which Tooth: back molarPractitioner: a dentist in palo alto
ran out of insurance, 1k for just the four canals, the crown will be another 1k. first time I had to pay for my own dental work, and I am definitely going to shop around from now on. this root canal was rather painful for my bank account
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Amount: $1,570.00 not covered by insurance Root Canal
Posted by: jeni_rene06 in Topeka, KS.Purchased: April, 2008
Which Tooth: #7 #12Practitioner: Dr. Greg Cohen
My first root canal i spent $990 to get a root canal and a veneer. There was extra charges included in that price for having to come in on a saturday to repair a fractured tooth. The second root canal is still in progress. The tooth was so sensitive the day of the rootcanal, that they had to stop in the middle of it, and schedule the rest of it after taking anti-biotics. The first visit cost me $580. I still have to pay for the next visit, and a crown. So far i've paid $1570 to fix two teeth, with some more to go. That would have been nice vacation money.
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Amount: $400.00 not covered by insurance Root Canal Qoute
Posted by: Ken in Ajax, Other.Purchased: April, 2008
Which Tooth: Top Rear Right MolarPractitioner:
I just came back from the dentist! I need a root canal and the quoted me $2051.42. Is this a high price?

This included the crown, do I need it?

My brother said he got his root canal for $600.00.

I'm covered for 80% but still, its the principle.

Any help?
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Amount: $1,900.00 not covered by insurance deep cleaning possible root canal plus the cost of a crown
Posted by: oulay in Stockton, CA.Purchased: April, 2008
Which Tooth: 1st molar lower left mandiblePractitioner: Caring Dental, Stockton, Ca
I went in for a basic check up so I can get a free teeth whitening if I went through with a recommended treatment. To find out I may need a deep cleaning and a possible root canal and if I needed the root canal there was also a crown new crown involved. They quoted me for deep cleaning at $200.00, possible root canal another $700.00 and a new crown for that root canal another $1000.00. I'm thinking it's probably a rip off. I have Premier Access insurance and my portion would be 20%, but the lady said that's my price out of pocket.
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Amount: $300.00 not covered by insurance root can
Posted by: cyn in decatur, GA.Purchased: April, 2008
Which Tooth: nd molar , lower mandiblePractitioner: family dental , decatur, ga
This was my 2nd root canal in 1year. I hope it will be my last. I am still paying for the root canal performed by my dentist in 2006. The cost of this latter root canal average $1200.00 before insurance. My insurance will cover 80%. I still have to go back for a crown, which my insurance will probably be maxed. Then I will have to pay out of pocket. Why is dentistry so expensive.
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Amount: $2,700.00 not covered by insurance Too expensive
Posted by: Painfully Shocked in Santa Barbara, CA.Purchased: April, 2008
Which Tooth: Back right molarPractitioner: Santa Barbara endodontist/dentist
For the back molar, I was quoted $1300 for the root canal and $1400 for the crown. I may have to have the tooth extracted because I can't come up with $2700 right away (they don't take insurance).
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Amount: $1,500.00 not covered by insurance root canal and crown
Posted by: Scott in Waterloo, IA.Purchased: April, 2008
Which Tooth: upper molarPractitioner: Dentist
Old filling broke and decay started.
Two canals joined into one. He cleaned it all out and packed it solid again. Will do prep for a crown in a couple weeks and it will be done for about $1,500.
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Amount: $1,400.00 not covered by insurance Root Canal
Posted by: Kristi Schmidt in Greenbelt, MD.Purchased: May, 2008
Which Tooth: 4th or 5th molar?Practitioner: Dr. Allan Goodfriend
I am not sure which tooth it is, but its the first molar tooth on the top, but I was charged $1400 for the root canal alone, is this too much money?
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Amount: $1,100.00 not covered by insurance Root Canal
Posted by: Randi in Arcadia/Los Angeles, CA.Purchased: May, 2008
Which Tooth: #14Practitioner: Dr. Wingard
Dr. Wingard specializes in root canals and I figured $1100 is not that bad for a place that I know is not going to make my teeth worse. Having terrible experiences in the past, I would rather spend the extra money to get it done right the first time.
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Amount: $1,400.00 not covered by insurance 2 crowns molars and 1 root canal
Posted by: connie in rochester, NY.Purchased: June, 2008
Which Tooth: 2 back molarsPractitioner: aspen dental
used care credit (no interest) and dental discount plan q dental.
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Amount: $1,120.00 not covered by insurance Root Canal & follow up
Posted by: Jacqueline in Richwood, NJ.Purchased: June, 2008
Which Tooth: #14Practitioner:
just dropped insurance last month, still need to get a crown to finish later this month. Total 2500.00 for 1 tooth w/ crown.
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Amount: $1,015.00 not covered by insurance 1 root canal
Posted by: Andrew in Brentwood, TN.Purchased: March, 2008
Which Tooth: 11Practitioner:
I went to the dentist in feb and the dentist sent me to an endodontist. I was worried and called the insurance because the endo charged $75 just to look at it. The insurance said they would reimburse me. They schedule me in for the following week. I called the insurance to make sure they would cover it and they said yes. So I went and had the work done. Next I'm getting calls for collecting all the charges. So I call the insurance to ask why they haven't paid. They said the charges are way to high, we only covered a certain amount ($400-$600) for a root canal. Its now June and they still have not paid a dime. I wrote a appeal letter which was denied. Insurance is just a waste of money.
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Amount: $1,103.00 not covered by insurance ROOT canal
Posted by: crazy daisy in Bakersfield, CA.Purchased: April, 2008
Which Tooth: 30Practitioner: Khalil
Insurance paid 1,103 not including the $200 exam. Doctor was friendly and seemed caring. My insurance covered it all.
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Amount: $243.00 not covered by insurance Root canal
Posted by: a user in Lakeland, FL.Purchased: June, 2008
Which Tooth: #25Practitioner: Trinity Endodontics
Doctor and staff very friendly. Good info on whole procedure and breakout of cost. Did not feel any pain at all. Just a little pinch for first anesthetic shot.
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Amount: $2,287.00 not covered by insurance RCT and Crown
Posted by: Snowden in Marietta, GA.Purchased: July, 2008
Which Tooth: 2nd bicuspidPractitioner: nameless for now
$938 for RCT (one canal)
$295 build up
$1054 for Crown (porcelain fused to metal)

$2287 total cost
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Amount: $3,150.00 not covered by insurance root canal
Posted by: s. j. in alexandria, VA.Purchased: September, 2008
Which Tooth: 18 & 2Practitioner: m. s. initials for now
Went to the doctor for 2 root canals cost me after long bargins $3150 with crown. I don't know why 45 min. at the dentist would cost so much.I have no insurance and I need another root canal redone wich probly will cost another $$$$.
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Amount: $1,565.00 not covered by insurance root canal
Posted by: joo in Chicago, IL.Purchased: October, 2008
Which Tooth: 32Practitioner: northwestern hospital dental service
i had a root canal operation, my budget had an operation as well. paying 1565 dolars for a tooth sounds wierd. now it is special now, i have to protect it because it worths 1565 bucks lol
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Amount: $3,615.50 not covered by insurance Root Canals (plural)
Posted by: LadyLEP529 in Roswell, GA.Purchased: October, 2008
Which Tooth: Bottom molarsPractitioner: Dentist in Duluth, GA
I have had a root canals in June, July, August and now in October. My insurance was like a dental coupon, so I have had to pay for this with a credit card. Prices seem in line with comments posted here. Very expensive procedures and I get my teeth cleaned and check 3 times a year. What could cause such a run of tooth problems? I feel some other teeth starting to hurt too.
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Amount: $3,000.00 not covered by insurance root canal
Posted by: chinaeskimo in nanuet, NY.Purchased: October, 2008
Which Tooth: rear molarPractitioner: B and D dental
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Amount: $985.00 not covered by insurance Root canal after pulpotomy
Posted by: Miko Hall in Roseville, CA.Purchased: October, 2008
Which Tooth: #14 back molarPractitioner: Rocklin Dental / Idaho falls Dental
My cavity was clear down to the nerve, I had an emergency pulpotomy to relieve the pain the cavity was so large the dentist needed very little drilling to perform the pulpotomy which was $225 then I had to go to another dentist to see about the root canal to finish the job and I was quoted $760 dollars! I would have thought the pulpotomy was a good chunk of the root canal procudure, the tooth is already drilled out and cleaned and the pulp above the roots has been removed I was thinking it'd be closer to $500 to finish the job.
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Amount: $3,000.00 not covered by insurance Endodontist is spelled RAPE
Posted by: George in Aventura, FL.Purchased: November, 2008
Which Tooth: Back toothPractitioner: Aventura FL endodontist
Endodondist is spelled R.A.P.E. Wow. $ 2000 for 20 minutes work. Nice. I hope Obama notices. My endodontist does 10 procedures a day. She makes $ 20000 a day. Wow. Wow. Wow. If you don't think doctors need to be hosed up the side of a ship and controlled and socialized, go ahead and keep on paying $ 3000 per tooth.
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Amount: $1,000.00 not covered by insurance Root Canal caused by infection
Posted by: Meguet in Goose Creek, SC.Purchased: May, 2008
Which Tooth: 2nd BicuspidPractitioner: Dr. Flynn SC
Mine cost around $1,000.00 before the cap. I included the antibiotics, painkillers, x-rays, etc. in the cost. This was all without insurance. The root canal itself wasn\'t that expensive, only around $600.00, but everything else really adds up. Luckily I was able to get a normal filling in, which should hold for a few years before I get it capped. The procedure wasn\'t too bad, also. It was long, but not painful. Just remember to get your teeth checked so you don\'t have to go through all this in the first place!
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Amount: $8,715.00 not covered by insurance oot Canal caused by infection.
Posted by: a user in Aspen, CO in Aspen, CO.Purchased: November, 2008
Which Tooth: Practitioner: Aspen Dental
Aspen Dental gives first time patients a free exam and free x-rays, but for them to repair anything it is insanely expensive. Two of my front teeth need root canals and the other front tooth needs a small cavity filled. They wanted $4,200 to do this. With a bridge for my bottom teeth and all my teeth cleaned included( you better sit down) they want a total of $8,715. I have no insurance, do I have to sell a kidney to get dental care? I am trying a different dentist tomorrow, hopefully, he will understand how much money a working man makes and give me a reasonable deal.
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Amount: $2,250.00 not covered by insurance Root Canal cause by infection
Posted by: A user in Florida in Fort Lauderdale, FL.Purchased: 2008
I went to the dentist because my back tooth was hurting a lot, he told me that I needed a Root Canal because I have an infection.

He also told me that the Root Canal was the only alternative I got...Very weird don't you think?
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Amount: $1,075.00 not covered by insurance Root Canal
Posted by: kui in Katy, TX.Purchased: December, 2008
Which Tooth: #2Practitioner: Endodontist
I needed a root canal on the #2 (second to last upper right) molar, as it was cracked and needed to be treated before getting a crown. I was a bit anxious as this was my first root canal ever. Overall it was painless, except having to pay the bill, as I don't have insurance, and used CareCredit. Lesson learned: if you can get good dental insurance, get it, and never let go!
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Amount: $1,392.00 not covered by insurance root canal, post and crown
Posted by: ka in Holbrook, NY.Purchased: December, 2008
Which Tooth: top molarPractitioner: Sachem Dental
Holbrook, NY
The root canal was done by their Endodontist; Dr. Shore, who was excellent: cost $592 w/EDP discount.
Post and crown done by dentist: $800 w/EDP discount.
Total for one tooth: $1,392!
I have Blue Cross/Blue Shield BASIC and it covered nothing. What is going on with dental insurance??? I had a crown done 20 years ago, basic health insurance and it was all covered; a $25 copayment by a NYC Park Avenue dentist no less. I now understand why people avoid the dentist like the plague; they can\'t afford it!!
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Amount: $1,200.00 not covered by insurance root canal
Posted by: Cyndi in Bend, OR.Purchased: November, 2008
Which Tooth: back molarPractitioner: Dr. Benz
A kids root canal was a small cavity but because state insurance wouldn't give us an appointment it got worse. This country is messed up and it seems like now you have to be wealthy to have teeth too!We have no dental insurance and it doesn't really pay to have it anyway.I'll be paying for this for three years!
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Amount: $450.00 not covered by insurance root cannal caused by infection
Posted by: ruben in san diego, CA.Purchased: January, 2009
Which Tooth: #3Practitioner: ana
my root cannal was 450 including temporal filling and crown and everything it seems like my tooth never craked but i had to go to Mexico to get it because i have no insurence and i heard all the prices ranged 2000.00 here in san diego california
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Amount: $2,403.00 not covered by insurance How Much Does a Root Canal Cost
Posted by: a user in Bradenton, FL.Purchased: 2009
Which Tooth: #19Practitioner: Creekwood Dental Center
$938 for root canal - molar
$420 prefab post & core in
$1045 Crown-porc fused noble metal

I was shocked by the price!
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Amount: $585.00 not covered by insurance good root canal
Posted by: a user in Birmingham, AL.Purchased: December, 2008
Which Tooth: bottom back molarPractitioner: Brookhaven dentistry
They were amazing endodontists and I was happily surprised by the price. I wish I could go back but their across the country now. I have to have another one done and my new denstist wants to charge me 1500 before insurance. I'll pay as much out of pocket as the entire other root canal cost.
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Amount: $300.00 not covered by insurance Root Canal
Posted by: Claudia in CA in Saratoga, CA.Purchased: January, 2009
Which Tooth: #3 topPractitioner: Sanfilippo
Excellent service, price includes two treatments and 2 x -rays. Total cost of root canal treatment is $1200 before insurance. Met-life covers 80%.
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Amount: $500.00 not covered by insurance Root Canal & Crown
Posted by: Sunshine in Houston, TX.Purchased: January, 2009
Which Tooth: BicuspidPractitioner: Dr. Paul Newman
EXCELLENT SERVICE! He spent 4 hours working on me during my 1st root canal. The temp crown looks and feels exactly like my previous tooth. Cost includes, x-rays, root canal, temp/perm crown & placement.
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Amount: $2,639.00 not covered by insurance root canal & crown
Posted by: Annie in Trumbull, CT.Purchased: February, 2009
Which Tooth: upper last molarPractitioner: Vaughn family dentistry
I was warned that I may need a root canal and a crown. This will require 3 visits. I do have insurance, however after the ins pays i will be left paying $986.50.... I am in sticker shock!!! Why is this so much?? I love love love my dental group, but my gosh I don't have almost 1k to pay for this....
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Amount: $1,300.00 not covered by insurance root canal surgery
Posted by: thanks to my friend in glendale, CA.Purchased: October, 2008
Which Tooth: upper last molarPractitioner: forgot, been a long time
I was telling my friend about this very bad pain in my tooth, and then he told me about this local endodontist who he was related to. Anyway, I went and the final price was like $1400 crown and the actual surgery. I also told him about his relative and then he lowered the price to $1300. Eventually my insurance paid $1000 and the rest was from my pocket. Excellent service, price, and marvelous work on the crown.
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Amount: $1,048.00 not covered by insurance Dead tooth root canal with small abcess
Posted by: a user in Overland Park in Overland Park, KS.Purchased: March, 2009
Which Tooth: #14-had 2 canalsPractitioner: Cornerstone Endodontics
The cost was a shock since I may need to have the crown replaced for another $1000. However, I was very pleased with the treatment which included antibiotics for the abscess. I feel I did the right thing to take care of this before it got worse (also absolutely pain free procedure).
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Amount: $3,401.00 not covered by insurance Root Canal +Buildup + Crown
Posted by: thuytnguyen@hotmail.com in San francisco, CA.Purchased: 2009
$1300 for RCT (one canal)
$2101 build up + Crown

Total 3401
EXPENSIVE!
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Amount: $500.00 not covered by insurance RTC
Posted by: a user in San Juan, Other.Purchased: March, 2009
Which Tooth: 18Practitioner: Clara de Jesus
I asked for price up front. Paid cash. Most of the work was done by assistant. Dentist finished the job. The anesthesia is very painful. I needed 3 shots. I had lots of pain after the procedure. BTW, price does not include the crown, I will get that at the School of Dentistry. Don't know how much it cost. Be careful with students. I usually go to the School of Dentistry cos it's cheaper but sometimes the students don't have a clue about what to be done.
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Amount: $2,500.00 not covered by insurance Root Canal &Crown
Posted by: Kiki in Prescott, AZ.Purchased: March, 2009
Which Tooth: 31Practitioner:
I needed a root canal and a crown. I was sticker shock of $1400 for a crown at my dentist office, and then $1100 for a root canal at a Endodontist.
I guess living in a small town is not always advantage.......
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Amount: $850.00 not covered by insurance Root Canal & Crown
Posted by: a user in Manorville, NY.Purchased: March, 2009
Which Tooth: #30Practitioner:
Thought I had good insurance (Aetna). I guess it would have cost a lot more???
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Amount: $5,700.00 not covered by insurance redo root canal & crown
Posted by: Frustrated New Yorker in NYC, NY.Purchased: 2009
Which Tooth: molarPractitioner:
Top Manhattan dentist and different excellent endodontist

$3600 crown and post $2100 root canal redone

20 year old crown and base just came out. Had to do something fast.
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Amount: $1,700.00 not covered by insurance Root canal
Posted by: Frustrated Bostonian in Randolph, MA.Purchased: April, 2009
Which Tooth: 15Practitioner: Dental Specialties
Went in for a routine filling, then they hit the nerve and told me I needed a root canal. Total cost of root canal, post, and crown is 3200. Oh yeah, it was more $$ more for the painful temporary filling they put over my exposed nerve after. No wonder people hate going to the dentist. Woke up this morning feeling fine, now my tooth is killing me, and so is my colon from bending over to pay. Ripoff.
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance my tooth is killing me
Posted by: Josh S in flin flon, MI.Purchased: April, 2009
Which Tooth: backPractitioner: hopefully probone o
i am in dying pain right now, 3:58am, cant sleep, throbbin sooo bad. I wish i would faint. I am broke, what do i do, no insurance
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Amount: $3,500.00 not covered by insurance Root Canal and Crown
Posted by: ShariAnn in Waukegan, IL.Purchased: April, 2009
Which Tooth: back molarPractitioner: Dentist with Sedation
I am a real chicken when it comes to dental pain so I chose sedation dentistry. I am being charged
$3,554.00 for both root canal and crown.
I live in the Chicago, IL suburbs. Still seems tremendously high priced. Am I wrong to think this is too much money to pay?
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Amount: $2,800.00 not covered by insurance Root Canal and Crown
Posted by: Mike3212 in Wayne, NJ.Purchased: May, 2009
Which Tooth: Back left molarPractitioner: Wayne NJ
Canal was around 1000, add in the crown and stump and we are up to 2800!

The state of dentistry is unsustainable. They must all be rich but none appear to be happy. Highest suicide rate due to GUILT and knowledge of causing PAIN and SUFFERING.
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Amount: $1,140.00 not covered by insurance ROOT CANAL
Posted by: NO INSURANCE in SYRACUSE, NY.Purchased: June, 2009
Which Tooth: #31 (BACK MOLAR RT SIDE)Practitioner: DR. MCGARVEY
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Amount: $1,140.00 not covered by insurance ROOT CANAL
Posted by: NO INSURANCE in SYRACUSE, NY.Purchased: June, 2009
Which Tooth: #31 (BACK MOLAR RT SIDE)Practitioner: DR. MCGARVEY
I NEED 2 ROOT CANALS. AT THIS PRICE, I'LL WAIT ON THE SECOND.

IN 2002 I GOT A ROOT CANAL IN FLORIDA FOR $250 AND I HAD NO INSURANCE!
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Amount: $1,100.00 not covered by insurance root canal
Posted by: doug nelson in sacramento, CA.Purchased: 2009
Which Tooth: #15 molarPractitioner: Bal
I went to him in pain as a referral from my
dentist. He did have special equpiment for root canal surgery. I needed it done that day, as I
could not sleep due to the pain.
He and an assistant worked on me for two hours.
It was successful, but I think they charged too much. What can you do when you are in pain?
They take advantage of you.
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Amount: $1,348.00 not covered by insurance Root Canal
Posted by: Mrs. Jackson in orange city, FL.Purchased: June, 2009
Which Tooth: #10Practitioner: Rewan Bowen (coast dental)
Very expensive for a root canal these days. However, less painful!
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Amount: $2,500.00 not covered by insurance Wow!
Posted by: BSR in Tacoma, WA.Purchased: June, 2009
Which Tooth: #18Practitioner:
What can I say. I had not been to a DDS for over 15 years. I cracked a molar and it became infected and I was experiencing agonizing pain. The Dentist was on vacation so I went to his back-up and he gave me a temporary filling ($155 - $80 out of Pocket). When my dentist came back, he recommended a specialist. The specialist (endodontist) needed to "consult" and then make an additional appointment a month later for the root canal. ( $1870 - $870 out of pocket). I just had the crown anchored a few days ago and now I still have a bill of $1529 and no more coverage so it is all mine. Why did this require (6) separate visits? Perhaps I should be sending someone a bill.
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Amount: $2,200.00 not covered by insurance Root Canal and Crown
Posted by: a user in trumbull, CT.Purchased: June, 2009
Which Tooth: 16 top left molar last toothPractitioner: Dr. Vaughn Trumbull CT
I am on my way to the dentist to get my 3rd root canal and crown within the last 3weeks. I am broke b/c of this!

My insurance is maxed out after the first one. I had to pay 2200 out of pocket with now insurance for the root canal and crown.

Not bad for a dentist!
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Amount: $1,310.00 not covered by insurance Can't wait!
Posted by: a user in Morgan Hill, CA.Purchased: June, 2009
Which Tooth: lower molar, second from backPractitioner: Endodontist in Morgan Hill
Will be getting this done (my first root canal) next week. No insurance.

Due to the pain, I'm actually looking forward to getting this done - or at least the final result of feeling nothing. Was already in the process of getting a crown, and had the temp crown on, when it was determined I'd needed a root canal on this tooth. So, the crown part is an additional $1100 - also out of pocket since I don't have dental insurance. $2,410 total. I waited two years before getting the crown 'cause of the cost, and as a result of not taking action sooner, I need the root canal too. Lesson: Don't wait!
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Amount: $855.00 not covered by insurance First root canal
Posted by: ec in Madison, AL.Purchased: June, 2009
Which Tooth: Practitioner: Dr. Mario Monge
I was worried I was being billed too much until I read the prices posted here. My insurance paid $1000, which is my max for the year. The doctor's office even adjusted my cleaning charges to reflect their current "special" so I would have less out of pocket expense on the root canal.
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance root canal
Posted by: masarati in Fremont, CA.Purchased: June, 2009
Which Tooth: 21Practitioner:
I wanted one root canal, however the dental office told me that I could have two root canals since I was there and that for sure the insurance would pay for it, I based my decision in that information and went along with them. My copay was $150 that I paid right after the two root canals were done. Now the dental office is sending me a fat bill telling me that this was only an estimate. I feel that this was bait and switch, which is highly illegal ... Bait because they told me that the insurance will pay switch because now they are saying it was just an estimate. I think that there are so many different ways that the patient is scammed by dental office, all based in greed and more greed. In Mexico there are many dental offices that are have very high standard of hygiene, dentist trained in USA, good care, and they charge less than 1/3 of what many dental offices are charging in CA, of course you have to choose the right office, but even in the USA there are many States that charge much less than CA for dental care. Ask questions before having your dental work, don't trust "niceties", you could run in masters of deceptions, just to get you in the trap of scam you to the bone, overload your credit cards and brake you too if they can.
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Amount: $1,000.00 not covered by insurance Root Canal Therapy
Posted by: Kimberly in Lake Elsinore, CA.Purchased: June, 2009
Which Tooth: #5Practitioner: Loma Linda Dental School
After an unpleasant and costly visit to a local dentist, I decided to finally listen to my mother (lesson #1) and call the closest dental school where my brother has been treating, Loma Linda. Because my tooth was diagnosed as abscessed, I was able to get an urgent care appointment. I went yesterday for the first time and am kicking myself for not having gone months ago (lesson #2). I've had horrible dental experiences in the past and have a debilitating fear of needles. For an extra $33, I was given nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and highly recommend it for anyone fearing dental procedures. I was initially scared to have a student working on me, but that fear went away immediately when I realized the supervising dentist was always within earshot and often checked the student's work. She wasn't the rookie I feared, but rather a very knowledgeable third year student. Despite loud remodeling work going on in the room, I was surprisingly relaxed even before being administered the laughing gas. They are excellent in putting a frightened person at ease. Each step during my visit was discussed with me, including the price of each procedure. I don't remember all the prices, but one x-ray was $19. I couldn't believe how communicative they were with me, as well as gentle and caring. I have 3 more visits to complete the root canal, which includes implanting a post in the tooth and the crown. My cost, since I have no insurance, will be approximately $1,000 (including the crown!) when I'm done, but because I pay for each procedure as it's completed, the price is spread out with each visit which makes it so much easier than coming up with the total at once. To become a regular patient, the waiting list is currently 5-6 mos. If one has a dental emergency, however, they are able to see a patient through their urgent care dept. I'm on the waiting list for regular dentistry and am looking forward to resolving the rest of my dental issues. Never thought I'd ever say that!
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Amount: $2,000.00 not covered by insurance root canal/crown/cleaning/xray
Posted by: a user in spokane, WA.Purchased: June, 2009
Which Tooth: premolar/topPractitioner: gental dentistry
I feel that I've made a wrong career choice not going into dental school and instead medical school. For MDs, medicare/medicaid pay 30 cents on a dollar billed. Insurance pays a little more. That is the reason why there are not a lot of primary care doctors available presently and also our near future. More than 60% of the new gradutated doctors go into specialty most likely because of the above reason. My dentist charge total was $3800 and I have to pay $2000 with dental insurance. I still don't understand why it is so expensive. I am sure I am not the only one patient paying that much. And I don't know how others whom trying to make ends meet to pay for this kind of price. How are we going to fix medical care system with out fixing dental care as well? For me, I may go back to dental school so I would provide reasonable cost to patients both dental and medical as well. By the way, I heard most of the dentist in Little Saigon would charge patients minimal to nothing if they have insurance and negrotiate with them. May be that is another option for me to move to CA.
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Amount: $375.00 not covered by insurance Root Canal
Posted by: kh in Los Angeles, CA.Purchased: June, 2009
Which Tooth: Second PremolarPractitioner: Daryl Cranon D.D.S
i already had an extraction from this same dentist $120. i think his prices are fair. and this is a very welcoming and clean place.
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