The average cost for a root canal is largely dependent on the area you live in, the tooth that needs work and the quality of the work done. Cost of living can vary greatly from city to city and affects pretty much everything. An endodontist will sometimes charge more for the root canal procedure than would a general dentist who also performs the root canal procedure.

       The average cost for a root canal is not as cheap as most people would like but the cost of not having the root canal visit could end up being a great deal more. Root canal therapy involves the hollowing out of a tooth in order to clean out the roots of a tooth that may have become infected. If this is not doen it can cause the tooth to die, necessitating a tooth extraction. This means the tooth will need to be replaced, either by a dental bridge, partial dentures or dental implant. While a bridge can be relatively cheap it can break, meaning another replacement. Dental implants are very expensive and rarely covered by insurance. These procedures add up and far exceed the cost of the root canal.

       The average cost for a root canal is around 350-1550 dollars. Front teeth are cheaper because they generally only have one root, therefore require less work. Teeth towards the back of the mouth have more roots and require more work. Often equipment such as digital x-ray and high torque headpieces are needed for such delicate work as well. While such equipment makes the procedure faster and easier, it also requires more money.

       If you are interested in learning more about the average cost of a root canal for your specific situation, and would like to speak with a dentist who performs root canal treatment please consider the Atlanta Dental Group PC. Our dentists are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join our family of patients. If you would like to make a free dental consultation appointment with our Atlanta Dentist, Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky, feel free to call us at 404-874-7428.