Dental
Root canal, molar tooth (not including crown) cost in California
Compare cash prices for root canal, molar tooth (not including crown) at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In California
From 31 hospital and 13 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $829 (most listed prices $452–$2,100).
Cheapest in California
- Lodi Memorial Hospital Association IncRoot canal, molar tooth (not including crown)Facility fee only$131
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $317
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $350Source: tijuanadentistry.com · checked Oct 2026
- $354
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Reedley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $373
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ukiah Adventist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Medical Center TehachapiRoot canal, molar tooth (not including crown)Facility fee only$504
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - $560
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $599
No extra charge for patients described on the page as "medical patients".
Source: myoxnarddentist.com · checked Oct 2026 - $695
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Bear Valley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $726
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mammoth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $829
Doctor fees are billed separately. +19 more in this system at the same published price. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Antioch Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $840Source: nealgreendds.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.