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Root Canal Cost by Province in Canada (2026)

Name: Root canal cost by province in Canada (2026, molar)
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Molar root canal costs range from $1,101 CAD in PEI to $1,579 in Ontario based on 2026 provincial suggested-fee guides (national average $1,194). Four provinces — Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland — are flagged as estimates because their fee guides are not publicly released. CDCP covers standard root canals without pre-authorization in all provinces.

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Standard root canals on anterior, premolar, and first and second molar teeth are covered under the CDCP without pre-authorization. Select your province and income tier to see your estimated out-of-pocket cost.

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Province × income tier — 2026 figures in CAD

Tooth Type

Provider Type

Crown Included

paymentsEstimated Cost

$2,851

Low Estimate

$3,783

Average Cost

$5,002

High Estimate

* Estimates based on 2025–2026 provincial suggested-fee guides (CAD). Actual costs vary by province and provider; figures flagged as estimates are modelled.

Root canal cost by province (2026, molar)

Root Canal Cost by Province (Canada 2026)

Molar root canal (endodontic treatment). Source: Real Dental Costs analysis of 2025–2026 provincial suggested-fee guides (ODA, DAPEI, NSDA, NBDS, MDA, CDSS, BCDA, Alberta DA, ACDQ, NLDHA + Atlantic modelling). Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland marked as estimates.

Prince Edward Island$1,101 – $1,101

$1,101

Manitoba (est.)$1,120 – $1,180

$1,150

Nova Scotia$1,180 – $1,180

$1,180

New Brunswick$1,200 – $1,200

$1,200

Alberta$1,230 – $1,230

$1,230

Quebec (est.)$1,150 – $1,210

$1,180

British Columbia$1,250 – $1,250

$1,250

Newfoundland (est.)$1,100 – $1,200

$1,150

Saskatchewan (est.)$1,120 – $1,230

$1,175

Ontario$1,417 – $1,579

$1,498

Low–HighAverage

Province	Molar Root Canal (CAD)	Fee guide source	Official?
Prince Edward Island	$1,101	DAPEI 2026	Yes
Manitoba	~$1,150	MDA 2026 (non-public)	Estimate
Nova Scotia	$1,180	NSDA 2026	Yes
New Brunswick	$1,200	NBDS 2026	Yes
Alberta	$1,230	Alberta DA 2026	Yes
Quebec	~$1,180	ACDQ 2026 (members-only)	Estimate
National average	~$1,194	Real Dental Costs dataset	—
Saskatchewan	~$1,175	CDSS + modelling	Estimate
Newfoundland	~$1,150	NLDHA + Atlantic modelling	Estimate
British Columbia	$1,250	BCDA 2026	Yes
Ontario	$1,417–$1,579	ODA 2026	Yes

Province-by-province spotlight

Prince Edward Island — $1,101 (official)

PEI has the lowest published molar root canal fee in Canada at $1,101 CAD, from the Dental Association of Prince Edward Island (DAPEI) 2026 guide. This is the most affordable confirmed official figure in our dataset. PEI also tends to have shorter waitlists for endodontic referrals given its smaller population.

Nova Scotia — $1,180 (official)

The Nova Scotia Dental Association (NSDA) 2026 guide sets molar root canal fees at $1,180 CAD. Nova Scotia is consistently among the most affordable Atlantic provinces for dental work relative to urban Canadian centres.

New Brunswick — $1,200 (official)

The New Brunswick Dental Society (NBDS) 2026 guide publishes molar root canal fees at $1,200 CAD. Both New Brunswick and Nova Scotia follow the Atlantic Dental Fee Collaborative, which keeps regional fees anchored closer to PEI than to Ontario.

Manitoba — ~$1,150 (estimate)

The Manitoba Dental Association (MDA) fee guide is not publicly released. Our estimate of approximately $1,150 CAD is based on historical regulatory filings and comparison with neighbouring provinces. This figure is an estimate and should be verified directly with Manitoba dental clinics. Manitoba dentists are not required to follow the MDA guide.

Alberta — $1,230 (official)

Alberta Dental Association and College (ADA&C) 2026 guide lists molar root canal fees at $1,230 CAD. Alberta's fees are mid-range nationally, reflecting its strong economy and higher-than-average dental overhead costs outside Calgary and Edmonton, but considerably lower than Ontario.

Quebec — ~$1,180 (estimate)

The ACDQ (Association des chirurgiens dentistes du Québec) fee guide is distributed exclusively to member dentists. Our estimate of approximately $1,180 CAD reflects modelling from neighbouring provinces and historical data points. Quebec dentists are not legally required to follow the ACDQ guide; actual billed fees in Montreal and Quebec City may be higher.

Saskatchewan — ~$1,175 (estimate)

The College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CDSS) guide is not publicly released. Our estimate of $1,120–$1,230 CAD (avg ~$1,175) is based on Atlantic modelling and comparison with Alberta and Manitoba. Figures should be confirmed with Saskatchewan dental clinics.

Newfoundland — ~$1,150 (estimate)

The Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Health Association (NLDHA) guide is not publicly available. Our estimate of $1,100–$1,200 CAD (avg ~$1,150) is derived from Atlantic regional modelling anchored to the published NSDA and NBDS guides. Actual fees in St. John's may be at the higher end of this range.

British Columbia — $1,250 (official)

The British Columbia Dental Association (BCDA) 2026 guide sets molar root canal fees at $1,250 CAD. BC's fees are above the national average, reflecting Metro Vancouver's higher cost structure. BC dentists in smaller Interior and Northern communities often follow the guide closely, while Vancouver specialists may charge more.

Ontario — $1,417–$1,579 (official)

Ontario is the most expensive province for root canal treatment. The ODA 2026 suggested-fee guide differentiates by molar type: first and second molars are listed at $1,417–$1,579 CAD. Seeing an endodontist (specialist) in Ontario — which is common for complex molar cases — adds a further 20–40% premium, with some Toronto specialists billing $1,800–$2,200 for a single molar root canal. The CDCP grid fee in Ontario may be substantially lower than the ODA guide rate, meaning balance billing is common.

General dentist vs endodontist: impact on cost

Most root canals are handled by general dentists in Canada. When a general dentist refers a complex case to an endodontist (root canal specialist), expect a cost premium of approximately 20–40% above the provincial guide rate. In Ontario, an endodontist molar root canal can reach $1,800–$2,200 CAD.

Indicators that a general dentist may refer you to an endodontist:

Severely curved or calcified canals visible on X-ray
Retreatment of a previously root-canal-treated tooth
Poorly accessible tooth position (distal molars)
Persistent infection not responding to initial treatment

The CDCP covers endodontist-performed root canals under the same rules as general-dentist root canals. The CDCP grid fee does not increase for specialist treatment, so the gap between the CDCP reimbursement and the endodontist's fee is typically larger — and balance billing more likely — than with a general dentist.

Open dataset

Root canal fee data on this page comes from our publicly licensed dataset:

CSV: canada-dental-cost-index-by-province-2026.csv
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20744781

Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland figures are estimates based on provincial fee modelling and are flagged as such throughout this page.

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Frequently asked questions

Which province has the cheapest root canal in Canada?

Prince Edward Island has the lowest published molar root canal fee at $1,101 CAD (DAPEI 2026 guide). Manitoba (~$1,150, estimate) and Nova Scotia ($1,180, NSDA 2026) are the next cheapest. All three Atlantic provinces and PEI consistently fall below the national average of approximately $1,194 CAD.

Why is a root canal so much more in Ontario?

Ontario's molar root canal fee of $1,417–$1,579 CAD is the highest in Canada because the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) 2026 suggested-fee guide sets the highest provincial benchmark. Ontario dentists also face the highest overhead costs in the country — real estate, staffing, and lab fees are substantially higher in Toronto and the GTA than in other provinces. Seeing an endodontist (specialist) in Ontario for a complex case adds a further 20–40% premium above the general-dentist guide rate.

Do I need to see a specialist for a root canal in Canada?

Most root canals are performed by general dentists in Canada. An endodontist (root canal specialist) is typically recommended for: complex multi-canal molars with curved or calcified canals; cases where a previous root canal has failed (retreatment); and teeth with unusual root anatomy visible on X-ray. Endodontists charge a premium of approximately 20–40% above the general-dentist guide rate for the same procedure. Your general dentist will refer you to an endodontist if the case exceeds their scope of practice.

Does province affect CDCP root canal coverage?

The CDCP coverage rules are the same nationwide — standard anterior, premolar, and first and second molar root canals are covered without pre-authorization at all income tiers. What varies by province is the relationship between the CDCP grid fee and the provincial suggested-fee guide. In Ontario, where the ODA guide is $1,417–$1,579, the gap between the CDCP reimbursement rate and the dentist's actual charge may be larger than in PEI ($1,101). Balance billing — where the patient covers the gap — is more common in high-fee provinces.

Are root canal costs in Quebec estimates?

Yes. The Association des chirurgiens dentistes du Québec (ACDQ) 2026 fee guide is available only to member dentists and is not publicly released. The figure of approximately $1,180 CAD used in our dataset is an estimate derived from neighbouring province fee guides, historical ACDQ data points available through regulatory filings, and regional cost modelling. It is flagged as an estimate throughout this site and should be verified directly with Quebec dental clinics.

Researched & verified by the Real Dental Costs Data & Research Team

Independent dental pricing research — figures verified against provincial suggested-fee guides (ODA, ACDQ, BCDA, etc.) and the CDCP coverage rules published on canada.ca. Pricing/market research, not medical or dental advice.

Reviewed: June 18, 2026How we verify our data

This page provides pricing and market research information, NOT medical or dental advice. Real Dental Costs is an independent data publisher and is not affiliated with the Government of Canada or Sun Life Financial. Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland figures are 2026 estimates based on provincial fee modelling and have not been sourced from publicly released official fee guides.

Data Methodology & Sources

The Real Dental Costs Data & Research Team compiles pricing data from provincial suggested-fee guides (ODA, ACDQ, BCDA, Alberta DA, NSDA, NBDS, DAPEI and others, 2025–2026) and the official CDCP coverage and guide pages on canada.ca. The full per-province dataset is published openly (DOI 10.5281/zenodo.20744781). Figures marked as estimates are modelled from neighbouring-province guides where a guide is members-only.

Pricing & Research Disclaimer: Real Dental Costs publishes independent dental pricing and market-research data for informational purposes only. It is not medical or dental advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment recommendation, and it is not affiliated with the Government of Canada or the CDCP. Costs vary by provider and province — always confirm coverage with Sun Life and get an exact quote from a licensed dentist.