Dental
Root canal, molar, with optional buildup and crown cost in New York
Compare cash prices for root canal, molar, with optional buildup and crown at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In New York
From 0 hospital and 10 clinic prices in New York.
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 New York
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 New York, from 10 providers. Most listed prices: $635–$1,691.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $500
- $650
- $745
- West 9th Family DentistryRootcanal Treatment - Back Teeth (molar) · Root canal (molar)Ask what's included$500est. $500 totalSource: west9thfamilydentistry.com · checked Sep 2026
- Utica Family DentistryRootCanal Treatment - Back Teeth (molar) · Root canal (molar)Ask what's included$650est. $650 totalSource: uticafamilydentistry.com · checked Oct 2026
- $745est. $745 total
Per molar; final restoration and lab costs excluded. EDP membership required; cost and term not stated on this page. Participating general dentists only, not specialists. Pay dentist at time of service. Work in progress excluded.
Source: edpdental.com · checked Oct 2026 - from $1,200est. $1,200 total
Average estimated cost without insurance: $1,200–$1,800 for a molar; not a fixed price or a confirmed practice-specific quote.
Source: rootcanaldentistnyc.com · checked Oct 2026 - from $1,250est. $1,250 total
$1,250–$1,550 per molar root canal; uninsured cash-pay rate. A crown is usually needed afterward and costs extra.
Source: ecodentalny.com · checked Oct 2026 - $1,275 per unitest. $1,275 total
Dental Direct member price (standard fee $1,500). Requires a Dental Direct savings plan (Individual/Family/Senior; one-time payment, 12 months; cost not stated here). Participating NY & CT specialists only. Not insurance. Fees are represent…
Source: dentalplansdirect.com · checked Oct 2026 - $1,453est. $1,453 totalSource: asmiletogrowwith.com · checked Oct 2026
- $1,679est. $1,679 totalSource: fingerlakesdental.com · checked Oct 2026
- $1,679est. $1,679 totalSource: fingerlakesdental.com · checked Oct 2026
- $1,800 per unitest. $1,800 total
Self-pay fee for patients without insurance, for a molar root canal. Added imaging, specialist support, sedation, or related services may increase the final estimate; quote confirmed after exam.
Source: smilelabny.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.