Root canal cost depends on the type of tooth needing the root canal treatment. Not all root canals are the same. It's like asking the cost of a car, it depends on the type of car you want. The fee depends on the number of roots and the number of canals. The fee may also depend on the shape of the root canals. Badly curved canals are more difficult to clean and fill than straight ones. A badly curved canal could take an extra hour to fill. Redoing a failed root canal is more expensive since the natural shape or the inside of the tooth has been changed by the previous dentist's work.

          Most dental insurance companies base payment on the type of tooth instead of the difficulty. For example, the root canal cost for a molar tooth is more expensive than a bicuspid. Unfortunately, their payment may not be based on how much time a dentist spends working on a root canal. Most dentists base a fee on the time that they spend doing the root canal.

          A root canal cost is often greater when done by a specialist. An Endodontist (Root Canal Specialist) limits practice to doing root canals, however, a regular general dentist may do them, too. When all is said and done, the charge depends on many different things. It's important not to base your decision on who you choose to do your root canal only on the price but instead you should make this decision based on the background of the dentist and your relationship with this root canal dentist.

          The fee depends on the area of the US and the background of the dentist but some approximations are:  molar $850 to $1,500, bicuspid $ 750 to $ 1,000, anterior $650 to $790. The charge is usually greater when the root canal has to be redone to correct previous problems. Not all dentists are comfortable enough to do root canal retreatment when a failed root canal. Because of the added difficulty and time, it is about $ 300.00 to $ 600.00 more when it has to be retreated a second time. If you are concerned about root canal cost and would like to free dental consultation with Dr Mark ALlan Padolsky or Dr. Jeffrey Stepehen Smith, please call 404-874-7428 and make an appointment.