Key takeaways
- A root canal at our clinics starts at ₹5,000 (general dentist) and ₹5,500 (endodontist).
- Re-root canal treatment starts at ₹6,500.
- Back teeth usually need a crown afterwards, which is priced separately.
- A written estimate is always given before treatment begins.
What a root canal actually is
A root canal removes infected or inflamed pulp from inside a tooth, cleans and shapes the canals, and seals them so bacteria can't return. It saves your natural tooth instead of extracting it.
Modern rotary instruments, apex locators and good anaesthesia mean most root canals today feel no worse than a filling.
What decides the cost
- Who treats you: a general dentist or an endodontist (root canal specialist).
- Which tooth: molars have more canals than front teeth and take longer.
- First treatment or a redo: re-treating an old root canal is more complex.
- Add-ons such as laser canal disinfection (+₹500) or rubber dam isolation (+₹500).
- Whether you need a crown afterwards, and which material.
Our current prices
- Root canal by a general dentist: from ₹5,000
- Root canal by an endodontist: from ₹5,500
- Re-root canal treatment: from ₹6,500
- Crowns after a root canal: from ₹3,500 (metal) to ₹10,000 (branded zirconia, 5-year warranty)
Why the crown matters
A root-treated back tooth is drier and more brittle. Without a crown, it can crack under chewing forces, and a cracked tooth often can't be saved. Paying for the crown protects the money you've already spent on the root canal.
How to avoid paying twice
- Choose a clinic that takes an X-ray before and after treatment.
- Ask whether a rubber dam will be used to keep the tooth clean.
- Get the crown fitted within a few weeks, not months.
- Keep up with check-ups so problems are caught early.
Frequently asked questions
Is a root canal painful?
With good anaesthesia, most patients feel pressure but not pain. Mild tenderness for a day or two afterwards is normal.
Can it be done in one visit?
Many root canals are completed in a single sitting. Severe infections may need two visits.
This article is for general information and doesn't replace a dental examination. Prices mentioned are starting prices at the time of writing.