Average Cost per Tooth
Costs differ by tooth type because different teeth have different numbers of canals.
- ✓Front teeth (incisors, canines — single canal) — ₹2,000 to ₹6,000
- ✓Premolars (one or two canals) — ₹3,000 to ₹8,000
- ✓Molars (three to four canals) — ₹5,000 to ₹15,000
- ✓Crown placement after RCT — ₹3,000 to ₹15,000 additional
Factors That Affect the Price
- ✓Number of canals in the tooth
- ✓Severity of infection
- ✓Single sitting vs multi-visit treatment
- ✓Rotary RCT vs manual — rotary is faster and more precise
- ✓Type of crown used after treatment
- ✓Clinic type — government, mid-range, or premium private clinic
- ✓Location — metro vs smaller cities
City-Wise Variation
- ✓Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore — ₹5,000 to ₹15,000 per molar
- ✓Hyderabad, Chennai — ₹4,000 to ₹12,000 per molar
- ✓Smaller cities — ₹2,500 to ₹8,000 per molar
Root Canal vs Extraction — Which Is Cheaper?
Root canal treatment with a crown costs more upfront than extraction. However, extracting a tooth leads to bone loss, tooth shifting, and the eventual need for an implant or bridge — which costs significantly more in the long term. Saving the tooth is almost always the better investment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the crown included in the root canal cost?
Usually not. The crown is quoted separately. Always confirm whether the quoted price includes the crown, as crown costs can add ₹3,000 to ₹15,000 depending on the material.
Why does root canal cost vary so much between clinics?
Variation comes from rotary vs manual technique, specialist vs general dentist, microscope use, sterilisation standards, and the quality of crown used. Mid-range clinics often offer good quality at reasonable prices.
Is single-sitting root canal available everywhere?
Single-sitting RCT is now widely available at most well-equipped clinics in India. However, severe infections may require multiple sittings for complete treatment.