Root canal prices vary depending on the tooth needing the root canal, since not all root canals are the same, and depending on the area of the country you live in. The costs depend on the number of roots, the number of canals, the shapes of the root canals and whether it's a retreatment or not. Badly curved canals or calcified canals are more difficult and take much more time to clean and fill than straight ones.

           Root canal prices can depend on the background of the dentist but some ranges are: a molar root canal $ 800 - $ 1,300, bicuspid tooth $ 700 - $ 1,000, anterior $ 500 - $ 850. The cost is higher with root canal retreatment because working with a previously treated tooth is much more difficult. Because of the added difficulty and time, it's about $ 200.00 - $ 400.00 more to retreat a tooth. Occasionally a root canal failure does occur and requires root canal surgery. Not all dentists who do root canal procedures do root canal surgery and the costs depend on the tooth involved, the number of diseased roots and some other factors.

          Root canal prices are often greater when done by specialists. An Endodontist (Root Canal Specialist) limits practice to doing root canals, however, a regular general dentist can do them, too. The actual charges depend on many different things. It's important not to base your decision on who does your root canal only on that dentist's fee but instead you should make the decision based on the background of the dentist and the type of relationship you have with him.

            The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join our family of patients. Being free of dental pain and tooth infections is an important necessity for good dental and overall health. Dr. Jeffrey Stephen Smith, our root canal dentist, performs most of the root canal treatment for our dental group. If you are concerned about root canal price and would like to consult with Dr Mark Allan Padolsky or Dr. Jeffrey Stephen Smith, please call 404-874-7428 and make an appointment.