Dental
Root canal, front tooth (excludes final filling or crown) cost in California
Compare cash prices for root canal, front tooth (excludes final filling or crown) at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In California
From 35 hospital and 18 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $1,036 (most listed prices $318–$1,967).
Cheapest in California
- Lodi Memorial Hospital Association IncRoot canal, front tooth (excludes final filling or crown)Facility fee only$82.32
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $200
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Reedley Community HospitalRoot canal, front tooth (excludes final filling or crown)Facility fee only$223
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Reedley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $235
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ukiah Adventist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $250Source: tijuanadentistry.com · checked Oct 2026
- Clovis Community Medical CenterRoot canal, front tooth (excludes final filling or crown)Facility fee only$301
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Clovis Community Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Community Behavioral Health CenterRoot canal, front tooth (excludes final filling or crown)Facility fee only$301
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Community Behavioral Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Medical Center TehachapiRoot canal, front tooth (excludes final filling or crown)Facility fee only$318
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - $353
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $435
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mammoth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Bear Valley Community HospitalRoot canal, front tooth (excludes final filling or crown)Facility fee only$454
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Bear Valley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - West Hollywood Smile DentalRoot Canal - front tooth · Root canal (anterior tooth)Ask what's included$500
CT scan for root canal included. Members only; annual premium due at enrollment: $189 ages 13 and younger, $289 ages 14+, or $349 periodontal ages 14+. Estimated cost; actual cost may vary. Pay at service or usual fees apply.
Source: whsmiledental.com · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Do I need a referral?
It depends on the service and the provider. Many clinics see self-pay patients directly; call ahead to check.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.