Root canal prices vary a lot between practices. Of the 15 UK practices in our survey that publish a price for root canal treatment (front tooth), the middle price was £455 (per tooth), with published prices from £286 to £1,090. Most of these (9 of 15) are "from" prices, so expect your final bill to be at or above them. On the NHS it falls under Band 2, currently £76.60 in England (from 1 April 2026), if it is clinically needed.
NHS or private
NHS Band 2 includes "root canal treatment". You pay one charge for each course of treatment, and if you need treatments from different bands you pay the highest band.
| NHS charge band (England, from 1 April 2026) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Urgent treatment | £27.90 |
| Band 1: check-up, X-rays, scale and polish if needed | £27.90 |
| Band 2: Band 1 plus fillings, root canal, extractions | £76.60 |
| Band 3: Bands 1 and 2 plus crowns, dentures, bridges, braces | £332.10 |
NHS dental treatment is free for some people, including under 18s, under 19s in full-time education, and people who are pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months. Check if you can get free NHS dental treatment.
What practices charge privately
These are prices UK practices publish on their own websites. Where a practice lists a "from" price we used that figure. Your quote depends on your teeth, the materials and the practice, so treat these as a guide and ask for a written plan.
| Treatment | Practices | Lowest | Middle (median) | Highest | "From" prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root canal treatment (front tooth) (per tooth) | 15 | £286 | £455 | £1,090 | 9 |
| Root canal treatment (molar) (per tooth) | 12 | £512 | £637.50 | £895 | 7 |
Getting an accurate price
- Ask for a written treatment plan with every cost before you agree to treatment.
- Check whether the price includes X-rays, temporary work and follow-up appointments.
- Ask whether the practice offers the treatment on the NHS, and whether you qualify.
- Check the dentist is registered with the General Dental Council.
Compare practices offering root canal near you, or send a free enquiry.
Sources: NHS dental charges: nhs.uk, how much NHS dental treatment costs and dental services available on the NHS, checked 6 October 2026. Charges in force from 1 April 2026 under SI 2026/265. Private prices: Smile Today survey of 189 practice price lists collected 2026-10-06, including Beeches Dental Surgery, SmileWorks Dental & Orthodontic Clinic, Aesdent, Cassio Road Dental Practice, 543 Dental & Implant Centre, Queensway Dental Clinic Jesmond, Thornton Dental & Implant Centre, Grosvenor Dental Practice, Great Hampton Dental, Stoke Dental (Campbell Dental Practice), City Centre Dental & Implant Clinic, Love Teeth Dental.
Last reviewed: 6 October 2026. Prices change, so always confirm with the practice. This guide is general information, not medical advice.