What changes the price of a root canal?
Which tooth
A molar has several canals; a front tooth usually has one.
Raises the price
The crown after
Back teeth usually need a crown after a root canal, at its own fee.
Raises the price
Dentist or specialist
An endodontist may charge more than a general dentist.
Raises the price
Retreatment
Redoing an old root canal is harder than a first one.
Raises the price
What happens during a root canal?
- 1
An X-ray shows the infection and the roots.
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The tooth is numbed and a small opening is made.
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The infected pulp is removed and the canals are cleaned and shaped.
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The canals are filled and sealed, then the tooth is closed.
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A crown is often placed at a later visit.
Root canal cost by type
Each type has its own cited range. Prices are for one tooth unless the row says otherwise.
| Type | Typical, no insurance | Priced | Piedmont Dental |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root canal, front tooth | $1,000 to $1,700 | per tooth | Refers to a specialist |
| Root canal, molar | $1,300 to $2,100 | per tooth | Refers to a specialist |
- Root canal, front tooth$1,000 to $1,700
- Root canal, molar$1,300 to $2,100
Typical national range, no insurancePiedmont Dental's published fee
What do national sources publish for a root canal?
Each figure was read on the source's own website. The range runs from the lowest stated national average up to the highest national figure national. Tap a name to read it yourself.
| Source | Covers | Published figure | Used for | What it says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authority Dental1 | Root canal, front tooth | Average $1,000; range $700 to $1,700 | Low and high end | "FIRST ROOT CANAL TREATMENT AVERAGE COST COST RANGE ... Anterior tooth $1,000 $700-$1,700" Updated January 24, 2026. |
| NewMouth2 | Root canal, front tooth | $620 to $1,100 | Inside the range | "How Much Does a Root Canal Cost Without Insurance? ... Front tooth: $620 to $1,100" Updated April 29, 2026. |
| Authority Dental3 | Root canal, molar | Average $1,300; range $850 to $2,100 | Low and high end | "Molar tooth $1,300 $850-$2,100" Updated January 24, 2026. |
| NewMouth4 | Root canal, molar | $870 to $1,472 | Inside the range | "How Much Does a Root Canal Cost Without Insurance? ... Molar: $870 to $1,472" Updated April 29, 2026. |
| NewMouth5 | Root canal, molar | $700 to $900 (metro example) | Inside the range | "a root canal in Los Angeles costs between $700 and $900" Updated April 29, 2026. |
Who does a root canal near Rock Hill?
Piedmont Dental, the pricing partner of this calculator, does not do a root canal. It diagnoses the need for it and refers patients to an endodontist, who sets the fee. The national range above is the guide until you have that specialist's written price. If you are not sure you need a root canal, Piedmont Dental's front desk can set up a visit to find out.
Does insurance change the cost of a root canal?
Every figure on this page is the cost without insurance. A dental plan usually pays part of a root canal; how much depends on the plan, the yearly maximum and any waiting period, so ask the office to check your benefits before treatment starts.
What these numbers do and do not includeEach fee is for one procedure on one tooth, not the whole visit. An exam comes first, and whatever the tooth needs after that, a filling, an extraction, a crown, is its own line. The fee can also move with what the dentist finds once they are looking at the tooth: a cavity that looked small on the x-ray can need a bigger filling, and an extraction that looked simple can turn surgical. Treat this as a starting point. The exact number for your visit is confirmed before any treatment starts.
Can you pay for a root canal over time?
Many offices take payment plans or financing such as CareCredit, a medical credit card; terms vary, so read them before you sign. Piedmont Dental lists cash, check, all major credit cards and CareCredit on its payment options page, and says it has no in-house membership plan. Ask the office for one written price for a root canal before you choose how to pay.
Root canal cost in Rock Hill, SC
No Rock Hill office publishes a fee for a root canal with this site, so the national range of $1,000 to $2,100 per tooth is the guide. Piedmont Dental on 1562 Constitution Blvd #101 does not do this work; it checks whether you need it and refers patients to an endodontist.
Root canal cost in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte has no separate cited figure, so the national range of $1,000 to $2,100 per tooth applies there too. The nearest office that publishes exact fees with this calculator is Piedmont Dental in Rock Hill, SC, about 22 miles from uptown Charlotte in a straight line.
Common questions about root canal cost
Why can a root canal cost several thousand dollars?
The fee for the root canal itself typically runs $1,300 to $2,100 on a molar without insurance in 2026. Add the crown a back tooth usually needs, typically $1,100 to $2,500, and the total for one tooth can reach several thousand.
Is it cheaper to pull a tooth or get a root canal?
Pulling is cheaper that day: a simple extraction typically costs $130 to $500 without insurance in 2026. Replacing the tooth later with an implant, typically $4,000 to $6,700, can cost more than saving it.
How long do root canals last?
A tooth that has had a root canal and a good crown can last for many years, often for life. Decay or a cracked crown can let infection back in.
How many hours will a root canal take?
Often one to two hours, in one or two visits. Molars with several canals take longer than front teeth.
Related procedures
Sources
- Authority Dental, national: Average $1,000; range $700 to $1,700. "FIRST ROOT CANAL TREATMENT AVERAGE COST COST RANGE ... Anterior tooth $1,000 $700-$1,700" Page: Updated January 24, 2026. Read Nov 13, 2026.
- NewMouth, national: $620 to $1,100. "How Much Does a Root Canal Cost Without Insurance? ... Front tooth: $620 to $1,100" Page: Updated April 29, 2026. Read Nov 13, 2026.
- Authority Dental, national: Average $1,300; range $850 to $2,100. "Molar tooth $1,300 $850-$2,100" Page: Updated January 24, 2026. Read Nov 13, 2026.
- NewMouth, national: $870 to $1,472. "How Much Does a Root Canal Cost Without Insurance? ... Molar: $870 to $1,472" Page: Updated April 29, 2026. Read Nov 13, 2026.
- NewMouth, metro example: $700 to $900 (metro example). "a root canal in Los Angeles costs between $700 and $900" Page: Updated April 29, 2026. Read Nov 13, 2026.
Ranges updated Nov 13, 2026. How we build ranges.