Root Canal Costs

The cost of root canals

Root canals can often help save your teeth. Get the treatment you need at a price you can afford with your local care team by your side.

How much do root canals cost?

Prices starting at $900

Root canals can relieve pain and help prevent a tooth extraction. Regardless of the cause, prices vary based on where you need the root canal and what insurance coverage you have. 

What affects root canal pricing? 

Root canal location

The location of your root canal is the biggest cost indicator.  An anterior root canal located near the front of your mouth typically costs less than a molar root canal.

Tooth condition

If a root canal was previously performed on the affected tooth, or if the infection requires surgery, your cost could be impacted.

Dentist vs. specialist 

The cost of a root canal varies based on who is performing the extraction; specialists will have a higher fee service from general dentists.

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Care is always accessible with Aspen Dental, that’s why your full exam and X-rays are on us if you’re a new patient and 21 or older.¹

¹For new patients that do not have dental insurance. New patients must be 21 or older to receive free exam and x-rays, a minimum $80 value; value of the savings will vary based on doctor recommendation. Discounts cannot be combined with other offers or dental discount plans. Additional fees may be included in individual cases. Procedure code 150 and 140. Offer not available in any office in the following states: AR, WI, IL & TN. THE PATIENT OR ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT THAT IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION OR TREATMENT. Offer must be presented at first visit. Offer expires 3/31/2023. ©2023 Aspen Dental Management, Inc. Branded dental practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists.

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We accept most insurance plans and connect you with third-party financing. We do not accept Medicaid.

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Your root canal questions answered

The final cost of your root canal treatment plan may be affected by additional costs, such as:

  • Related visits

  • Imaging or X-rays

  • Procedure or treatment of the root

We work with most major dental insurance providers¹ and accept most dental insurance plans. We do not accept Medicaid. Check with your provider to see what’s covered by your current plan.

If you don’t currently have insurance—no worries. We’ll connect you with third-party financing to ensure you get the care you need. Explore financing options and our Aspen Dental Savings Plan.

To see which providers are accepted by your local Aspen Dental office, visit their location page. We do not accept Medicaid.


¹Dental insurance providers accepted vary based on Aspen Dental location.

Yes. When a natural tooth is pulled but not replaced, the teeth around it may shift, making it more difficult to bite, chew or clean your teeth well, which can lead to gum disease. It’s important to get care as soon as you can because a root canal can help alleviate pain and prevent further issues down the road. Putting off a root canal can lead to more expensive dental procedures or tooth extractions later on. 


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