# How much does a root canal cost in the UK?

Source: https://thelocaldentist.co.uk/answers/how-much-does-a-root-canal-cost/
Updated: 2026-07-13

## Quick answer

On the NHS in England, root canal treatment falls under Band 2, costing £76.60 regardless of how many canals are treated. Privately, prices typically range £250–700, with front teeth cheaper and back molars — which have more canals and take longer — at the top of that range.

## Key facts

- NHS Band 2 (England): £76.60, whatever the number of canals or tooth involved
- Private range: typically £250–700 depending on the tooth and complexity
- Molars cost more — they usually have 2–4 canals versus 1 for front teeth
- A crown is often needed afterwards to protect the tooth, priced separately
- One NHS charge covers the whole course, even if it takes more than one visit
- Wales charges a fixed root canal package: £91.18 (front tooth) to £182.72 (back tooth); Scotland/NI pay 80% of the item cost, capped at £384

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