Dental
Root canal, molar, with optional buildup and crown cost in Illinois
Compare cash prices for root canal, molar, with optional buildup and crown at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In Illinois
From 0 hospital and 5 clinic prices in Illinois.
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 Illinois
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 Illinois, from 4 providers.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $800
- $1,201
- $1,372
- $800est. $800 total
Self-pay price for patients choosing not to use insurance. Treatment needs and final fees may change after examination and diagnosis.
Source: ascenddentalchicago.com · checked Oct 2026 - $1,201est. $1,201 total
Membership required: adult $500/year prepaid or $540/year ($45/month, $135 down); child ≤15 $483/year prepaid or $504/year ($42/month, $126 down). Amazing Smiles only; annual charges nonrefundable; no insurance combination. Unpaid: usual fe…
Source: 444smile.com · checked Oct 2026 - $1,502est. $1,201 total
Standard fee. Credit card payments incur a 2.99% surcharge.
Source: 444smile.com · checked Oct 2026 - $1,372est. $1,372 totalSource: drbagai.com · checked Oct 2026
- $1,415est. $1,415 totalSource: wickerparkdentalgroup.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.