How Much Does a Root Canal Cost?

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How much does a root canal cost? Here's an honest breakdown of what you can expect to pay. Typical specialist root canal treatment ranges from roughly $1,200 to $2,500 per tooth. Cost depends on the tooth's complexity. Front teeth have fewer roots, so they're typically faster and less expensive. Molars have multiple curved roots and are highly complex, so they typically cost more. A crown is usually placed afterward. Dental insurance typically covers a large portion. After your deductible is met, insurance often covers 50–80% of the procedure cost. Consider the alternative. Extraction and an implant means surgical removal and bone grafting, then a titanium post placed in the jaw with months of healing, and finally a custom crown on the implant. The total alternative cost often runs two to three times higher. Saving your natural tooth is almost always the cheaper, faster, and better path. Silicon Valley Endodontics & Microsurgery. Sunnyvale, California.