Root Canal Cost Calculator
This free calculator estimates your 2026 root canal cost from the three factors that matter most — which tooth, who treats it, and whether you add the crown. A root canal alone runs about $620-$1,500; add the crown most back teeth need and the all-in total is commonly $1,400-$4,500.
Root Canal Cost Calculator
Adjust tooth type, provider and crown for a personalised 2026 estimate
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* Estimates based on 2026 U.S. national averages. Actual costs vary by location and provider.
What makes your estimate move
Three inputs drive almost all of the variation in a root canal bill:
- Tooth type — a front tooth (one canal, easy access) is cheapest; a premolar sits in the middle; a molar (three or four canals, harder to reach) is the most expensive.
- Provider — an endodontist typically charges 15-30% more than a general dentist, which is often worth it for complex or curved canals.
- Crown — leaving the crown toggle off shows the endodontic fee only; turning it on adds the $800-$3,000 restoration most back teeth need.
What's included — and what isn't
The root-canal fee covers the endodontic treatment itself: every appointment, X-rays, local anesthesia, removing the infected pulp, cleaning and shaping the canals, and sealing them. It does not include the final crown, which is billed separately. A quote that looks unusually low almost always prices the root canal alone, before the crown — so confirm what each estimate covers before you compare two of them.
How to read your result
The calculator returns a low, average and high figure. Use the average as your working budget, the low as a best case for a simple front tooth at a general dentist, and the high as a realistic ceiling for a complex molar with a crown in a higher-cost metro. It is a planning range to sanity-check written quotes, not a binding price.
Root canal cost benchmarks (2026)
| Tooth type | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front tooth (anterior) | $620 | $860 | $1,100 |
| Premolar (bicuspid) | $720 | $1,010 | $1,300 |
| Molar | $890 | $1,195 | $1,500 |
Add a crown afterward (most back teeth need one) at roughly $800-$3,000 for the all-in total.
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Independent dental pricing research — figures verified against the ADA Dental Fee Survey, FAIR Health and CMS fee schedules. Not medical advice.
Data Methodology & Sources
The Real Dental Costs Data & Research Team compiles price ranges from verified sources including the ADA Survey of Dental Fees, FAIR Health and published Delta Dental fee data (2024-2026). Calculator multipliers are derived from these benchmarks.
Medical Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dental advice, diagnosis or a written treatment plan.