Dental
Root canal, molar, with optional buildup and crown cost in California
Compare cash prices for root canal, molar, with optional buildup and crown at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In California
From 0 hospital and 13 clinic prices in California.
Usually included: the doctor's or surgeon's fee.
Good to know: Molars nearly always receive a buildup and crown afterward, but these are usually quoted and billed separately, often by a different dentist than the endodontist.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Root canal, molar, with optional buildup and crown
The doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In California, from 13 providers. Most listed prices: $647–$1,971.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $350
- $599
- $840
- $350est. $350 totalSource: tijuanadentistry.com · checked Oct 2026
- $599est. $599 total
No extra charge for patients described on the page as "medical patients".
Source: myoxnarddentist.com · checked Oct 2026 - $840est. $840 totalSource: nealgreendds.com · checked Oct 2026
- $840est. $840 total
Cash price.
Source: nealgreenddspalmdale.com · checked Oct 2026 - $850est. $850 total
New-patient special. Uses the Protaper Gold Rotary System.
Source: drmousavi.net · checked Oct 2026 - from $890 per unitest. $890 total
Self-pay estimate $890–$1,190 per molar root canal. Call for an exact quote.
Source: profiledentalelkgrove.com · checked Oct 2026 - from $1,000est. $1,000 total
$1,000–$1,400 without insurance. Includes initial evaluation, X-rays, and local anesthesia. Emergency/after-hours fees and aftercare medication may add cost.
Source: emergencydentistventura.com · checked Oct 2026 - $1,000est. $1,000 total
Requires annual membership: $199 individual, $299 couple, $399 family of 3, or $499 family of 4; membership lasts 365 days from purchase.
Source: carmichaeldds.com · checked Oct 2026 - $1,100est. $1,100 total
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 - from $1,200est. $1,200 total
Typical cost range: $1,200–$2,000, depending on case complexity. Crown costs are separate, typically $800–$1,500 or more, and handled by your general dentist.
Source: irvineendodontics.com · checked Oct 2026 - from $1,574est. $1,574 total
Starting at $1,574.
Source: bauerdentalcenter.com · checked Oct 2026 - $2,070 per unitest. $2,070 total
Estimated price per molar.
Source: ashbydentalgroup.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.