# Root Canal Treatment — UK price comparison

Source: https://thelocaldentist.co.uk/treatments/restorative-dentistry/root-canal-treatment/

## Quick answer

Private root canal treatment in the UK typically costs £250–£700 per tooth. On the NHS in England it is Band 2 — £76.60 for the whole course of treatment. Root canal removes infected or damaged pulp from inside the tooth so it can be saved. Only GDC-registered dentists provide it — speak to a dentist about options for your tooth; this page is price information, not clinical advice.

## Key facts

- Typical private cost: £250–£700
- Typical private UK cost: £250–£700 per tooth
- NHS England: Band 2 £76.60 for the course (2026/27)
- NHS Wales: fixed root canal care package fee, £91.18 (front tooth) to £182.72 (back tooth); Scotland & NI: 80% of item cost, capped at £384 per course
- Molars usually cost more privately than front teeth (more canals)
- A crown afterwards is often advised — priced separately (private or Band 3 on NHS)
- Only GDC-registered dentists carry out root canal treatment

Factual price comparison from The Local Dentist — not clinical advice.