Dental
Root canal, premolar (bicuspid), with optional buildup and crown cost in California
Compare cash prices for root canal, premolar (bicuspid), with optional buildup and crown at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In California
From 0 hospital and 12 clinic prices in California.
Usually included: the doctor's or surgeon's fee.
Good to know: The root canal is usually quoted separately from the crown. Compare prices with and without the crown.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Root canal, premolar (bicuspid), 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 12 providers. Most listed prices: $640–$1,736.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $300
- $640
- $640
- $300est. $300 totalSource: tijuanadentistry.com · checked Oct 2026
- $640est. $640 totalSource: nealgreendds.com · checked Oct 2026
- $640est. $640 total
Cash price.
Source: nealgreenddspalmdale.com · checked Oct 2026 - Satnick Emergency Dentistryemergency root canal - Bicuspid · Root canal (premolar)Ask what's includedfrom $700est. $700 total
$700–$1,000 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 - $700est. $700 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 - $750est. $750 total
New-patient special. Uses the Protaper Gold Rotary System.
Source: drmousavi.net · checked Oct 2026 - $800est. $800 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 - $970est. $970 total
Listed usual fee, $970. Membership discount fee is $776.
Source: madisonsunrisedental.com · checked Oct 2026 - from $1,000est. $1,000 total
Typical cost range: $1,000–$1,500, 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 $1,341est. $1,341 total
Starting at $1,341.
Source: bauerdentalcenter.com · checked Oct 2026 - $1,780 per unitest. $1,780 total
Estimated price per bicuspid.
Source: ashbydentalgroup.com · checked Oct 2026 - $1,810est. $1,810 total
Estimated price.
Source: piedmontoaksdental.com · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Do I need a referral?
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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.