Question

How much does an endodontist charge for a root canal?

Answer 1

An endodontist usually charges around $2,000.00 to $5,000.00 for a root canal.

It's usually between $500.00 to $1,000.00 for an incisor root canal and around $1,000.00 to $1,500.00 for a molar root canal with a regular dentist.

The endodontist charges for root canals are usually 50 percent higher in cost than a normal dentist would charge.

So you should see a regular dentist if you want to pay out of pocket for your root canal as it will be cheaper.

I always use my regular dentist and I have paid $500.00 for a root canal out of pocket.

My dental insurance paid for another root canal I had to have and it cost me the dental insurance $2,000.00

Answer 2

Root Canals can be good for only 1 year and also up to 10 years and sometimes longer.

Root canals last between 1 to 10 years.

According to a report, 98 percent of root canals last one year, 92 percent last five years, and 86 percent last ten years or longer.

Molars treated by endodontists had a 10 year survival rate, significantly higher than that of molars treated by general dentists.

A root canal is done and needed when a persons tooth becomes irreversibly inflamed and damaged.

The tooth's dental pulp – often called the “nerve” – became exposed to bacteria, and therefore needs to be removed to deter further pain and infection.

Root canals are a dental treatment that is done to repair and save a badly damaged or infected tooth instead of removing it.

The term "root canal" comes from cleaning of the canals inside a tooth's root.

Decades ago, root canal treatments often were painful.

Does a root canal hurt?

A root canal procedure sounds scary, but with today's technology, it's typically not a whole lot more different than having a deep filling.

There's little to no pain because your dentist will use local anesthesia to numb your tooth and gums so you're comfortable during the procedure.

A root canal (also known as an endodontic treatment) is a serious procedure, but one that specialists handle every day.

According to a report, 98 percent of root canals last one year, 92 percent last five years, and 86 percent last ten years or longer.

Molars treated by endodontists had a 10 year survival rate, significantly higher than that of molars treated by general dentists.