Root canal prices · 2026
Root Canal Cost in London
£695 front tooth
Premolar £795 · Molar £895 · Members 50% off
Front
£695
Premolar
£795
Molar
£895
Or call 020 7183 3709 · Beside St Paul's Cathedral
Root canal treatment at our City of London practice costs £695 for a front tooth, £795 for a premolar and £895 for a molar — members pay exactly half. There is no emergency surcharge, the assessment is £30 for new patients, and every fee including the crown is on this page so you can see the whole cost before you start.
Back to Root Canal Treatment£695 front tooth
Premolar £795 · Molar £895 · Members 50% off
- FrontPopular£695
- Premolar£795
- Molar£895
- Fee includes all visits, X-rays and root filling
- Same-day pain relief appointments from 8am
- £30 new-patient assessment (usually £95)
- Members pay £347.50 / £397.50 / £447.50
- 0% finance over 12 months
Prices confirmed in writing before any treatment.
Root Canal Price List
Priced by tooth type. The crown or filling that protects the tooth afterwards is listed so nothing is a surprise.
Root canal — front tooth (incisor / canine)
Single canal; usually one visit
£695
Members £347.50
Root canal — premolar
One to two canals
£795
Members £397.50
Root canal — molar
Three to four canals; may be two visits
£895
Members £447.50
Re-root canal treatment (re-treatment)
Removing and redoing a previous root filling
from £1,200
Members from £600
Assessment & X-ray
Diagnosis, vitality tests, X-ray
£30
£95 · New patients
Members £47.50
Emergency appointment (pain relief / first stage)
Same-day; no surcharge on treatment
£95
Members £47.50
£995
Members £497.50
Composite core / filling after root canal (front teeth)
from £195
Members from £97.50
from £250
Members from £125
| Treatment | Standard price | New-patient offer | Member price |
|---|---|---|---|
Root canal — front tooth (incisor / canine) Single canal; usually one visit | £695 | — | £347.50 |
Root canal — premolar One to two canals | £795 | — | £397.50 |
Root canal — molar Three to four canals; may be two visits | £895 | — | £447.50 |
Re-root canal treatment (re-treatment) Removing and redoing a previous root filling | from £1,200 | — | from £600 |
Assessment & X-ray Diagnosis, vitality tests, X-ray | £95 | £30New patients | £47.50 |
Emergency appointment (pain relief / first stage) Same-day; no surcharge on treatment | £95 | — | £47.50 |
| £995 | — | £497.50 | |
Composite core / filling after root canal (front teeth) | from £195 | — | from £97.50 |
| from £250 | — | from £125 |
Members pay 50% of the standard price for this treatment. New memberships are currently paused. Existing members continue to receive 50% off eligible treatments. Call 020 7183 3709 to join the waiting list. Excluded from the discount: dental implants, all-on-x / full-arch implants, full mouth rehabilitation, sinus lift, bone graft, composite bonding and a small number of other treatments — see membership terms.
Save the Tooth or Remove It? The Real Cost Comparison
A molar with an infected nerve — the three realistic routes, at standard prices.
| Root canal + crown | Extract + implant | Extract + bridge | Extract + denture | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total cost | £1,890 | £3,200 | £3,235 | £1,045 |
| Member cost | £945 | £3,075 (implant excluded) | £1,617.50 | £522.50 |
| Keeps your natural tooth | Yes | No | No | No |
| Visits | 2–3 | 4–6 over 3–6 months | 2–3 | 3–5 |
| Affects neighbouring teeth | No | No | Yes — cut down | Clasps |
| Typical lifespan | 10–20+ yrs | 20+ yrs | 10–15 yrs | 5–8 yrs |
Totals: root canal £895 + crown £995; extraction £250 + implant £2,950; extraction £250 + 3-unit bridge £2,985; extraction £250 + partial denture £795. Indicative only.
What Affects the Price?
Six things determine your final fee. Your X-ray and assessment settle all of them before treatment starts.
Which tooth it is
Front teeth have one canal and cost £695. Premolars have one or two (£795). Molars have three or four narrow, curved canals and take longest, at £895. Tooth type is the only thing that sets the base fee.
First treatment or re-treatment
Redoing a failed root canal means dissolving old filling material, locating missed canals and sometimes removing posts — significantly more time and specialised instruments, so re-treatment starts at £1,200.
What the tooth needs afterwards
A root-treated back tooth is brittle and nearly always needs a crown (£995, members £497.50) to stop it splitting. Front teeth can often be restored with a filling. Budget for this from the start; we include it in your written plan.
Infection at presentation
A tooth with an abscess may need an emergency first stage — opening the tooth, draining and dressing it — before the root canal is completed at a second visit. The total fee is unchanged; you simply pay the emergency appointment fee for the first visit.
Complexity seen on X-ray
Sharply curved roots, calcified canals or unusual anatomy occasionally justify referral to an endodontic specialist. We tell you at assessment if that applies and what it would cost.
Membership
Root canal treatment is fully member-eligible at 50% off, as are the crown and the assessment. Membership is currently paused for new joiners with a waiting list.
Spread the Cost with 0% Finance
0% APR over 12 months on treatment plans. Apply in minutes; decisions are usually instant.
Molar root canal
£895
£75/month × 12 at 0%
Molar root canal + crown
£1,890
£158/month × 12 at 0%
Re-treatment + crown
£2,195
£183/month × 12 at 0%
Finance is subject to status and affordability checks; terms and conditions apply. Monthly figures are illustrative examples. Medical and Dental Limited (FCA no. 1047835) acts as a credit broker, not a lender; finance is provided by Tabeo Finance Limited.
Root Canal Cost: St Paul's vs NHS vs London Private
| St Paul's | NHS (England) | London private range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front tooth | £695 (members £347.50) | Band 2 · £75.30 | £500 – £900 |
| Molar | £895 (members £447.50) | Band 2 · £75.30 (often referred) | £800 – £1,500 |
| Crown afterwards | £995 (members £497.50) | Band 3 · £326.70 | £800 – £1,500 |
| Emergency surcharge | None | Urgent band £27.40 | Often £50 – £150 |
| Wait for treatment | Days | Weeks – months | Days – weeks |
| Rubber dam & magnification | Standard | Varies | Varies |
NHS charges are the 2025/26 England rates and require access to an NHS dentist. London private figures are indicative of advertised 2026 prices, not quotes from named practices.
Toothache Now? Same-Day Relief, Same Price.
We hold same-day slots for severe toothache and abscesses. The emergency visit is £95 (members £47.50) and covers opening and dressing the tooth to stop the pain; the root canal is then completed at the standard fee with no surcharge. Call 020 7183 3709 from 8am.
Root Canal Cost FAQs
Find Out If Your Tooth Can Be Saved — and Exactly What It Costs
A £30 new-patient assessment with X-ray tells you whether root canal is the right option and gives you a written quote including the crown. If you are in pain, we can usually start the same day.
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