Root canals can help stop excruciating pain and save a damaged tooth. Whether it is deep decay within the tooth, damage under a crown, decay beneath the dentin, or a cracked tooth, a root canal can save it from being extracted. The procedure preserves as much of the damaged tooth as possible, keeping it from being pulled out. It also protects the tooth from diseases of the salivary glands, oral cavity, and jaws.
Root canal costs include an exam, X-ray, and local anesthesia. Average treatment price ranges from $600 to $1,400 depending on the location of the tooth. Average cost for a crown ranges from $600 to $2,000.
Prices without insurance:
Tooth Type | Cost Range |
Front tooth (anterior) | $600 – $900 |
Bicuspid | $700 – $1,000 |
Molars | $1,000 – $1,400 |
Other factors that affect the cost:
Endodontic Fee Schedule:
Dental Service | Average Fee | Highest Fee (95th percentile) |
Initial Endodontic consultation | $59.35 | $88.78 |
Root Canal – Anterior | $425.40 | $574.88 |
Root Canal – Bicuspid | $514.85 | $684.34 |
Root Canal – Molar | $651.38 | $858.53 |
Pulp capping | $59.35 | $88.78 |
Pulpotomy | $87.60 | $108.78 |
Apicoectomy – first root | $483.07 | $618.43 |
Each additional root | $241.79 | $288.87 |
Retrograde filling per root | $171.17 | $206.48 |
Hemisection | $339.48 | $413.04 |
Incision and Drainage | $188.82 | $230.02 |
Many believe that it is better to let a tooth fall off or have it extracted when infected. While the cost may seem minimal for extraction, the long-term effects will be costly and even more painful than getting root canal endodontics treatment.
Saving your natural tooth should be your priority. No denture or bridge matches the strength of your natural teeth for chewing and biting foods. When a tooth gets pulled and is not replaced, the neighboring teeth could shift into that space, causing more tooth loss and potentially more expensive issues in the future. Missing multiple teeth can even alter the structure of your face due to bone loss.
Having a comprehensive dental plan will reduce your out-of-pocket expenses for this type of treatment. Some insurance plans can cover 50% to 90% of your endodontic therapy. Some plans may even cover preventive costs. Check your coverage for root canal cost with insurance.
Pasadena Dental Office and Orthodontics is an insurance-friendly dental office that accepts most PPO and HMO plans. We will do our best to provide benefits checks, file insurance claims, and handle the paperwork for your treatment to maximize your benefits.
Having a root canal treatment is expensive, but it is the best course of action. Here are some ways you can save money with this treatment.
Medicare does not pay for dental care procedures. However, it may pay for emergency inpatient hospital care should you have a dental emergency. If you have this coverage, check to see if your treatment may be covered.
A Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) sets aside pretax money from your salary for healthcare costs. Many employee benefits packages include FSA. Keep in mind that FSA funds will not roll over, so use them before the year ends. Learn more about FSAs.
An Health Savings Accounts (HSA) is a government-regulated savings account that lets you set aside pretax income for healthcare costs. Unlike FSA, HSA funds roll over year to year, but you need a high-deductible insurance plan. Contributions are tax-deductible. Learn more about HSAs.
There are dental schools that offer discounts on their services. You can get low-cost root canal treatment when you agree to let a student perform your dental service. A good dental school will have a board-certified dentist nearby to supervise the student.
Several dental practices offer monthly payment plans so you can have the treatment without having to pay for it all at once. Patients sometimes avoid seeking dental care as they cannot afford it. We do not want our patients to go without treatment because of cost – we will help you find options that work for your budget.
To make dental care more accessible, Pasadena Dental Office and Orthodontics offers flexible financing options through CareCredit, Cherry, LendingClub, Sunbit, and Premier Financing. We also offer an in-house savings plan and affordable payment plans with low interest rates and flexible terms, allowing you to get the care you need without having to pay for it all at once.
The average cost of root canal ranges from $300 to $2,000 and the average cost of dental crown ranges from $600 to $2,000. The cost depends on the location of the tooth, dentist, and insurance.
Without insurance, the average cost of root canal and crown can go up to $2,000. Factors that affect the cost include the location of teeth needing a root canal. Molars are the most expensive as they require more work, ranging from $1,000 to $2,000.
For patients with average insurance, root canal therapy can cost $200 to $500 out of pocket. Crown cost with insurance can vary from $200 to $700. Most dental insurance covers crowns as long as the crown is not meant for cosmetic purposes.
