Root canal treatment in Ireland

Clear prices by tooth, 20% Med 2 tax relief worked out in full, and one Dental Council-registered clinic in your county to examine the tooth and give you a written plan.

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€390 to €700for a front tooth root canal (1 canal)
€590 to €1,250for a molar root canal (3 to 4 canals)
20% backtax relief on root canals and crowns via Form Med 2
2,330dentists in Ireland (CSO Census 2022)

Calculate your root canal and tax relief

Pick the tooth, whether you need a crown on top, and whether you are claiming 20% non-routine dental tax relief on Form Med 2 or using a Medical Card.

1. Which tooth needs treatment?

Front toothIncisor or canine · €390 to €700Premolar1 to 2 canals · €490 to €800Molar3 to 4 canals · €590 to €1,250Re-treatmentPrevious root canal · €690 to €1,500

2. Restoration on top of the tooth

Root canal onlyFilling on top (usual for front teeth)Root canal + crownAdds crown (€800 to €1,200) for back teeth

3. Tax relief or scheme

With 20% tax relief (Med 2)Net cost after Revenue myAccount claimClinic price before tax reliefWhat you pay at the deskMedical Card (DTSS)Covers front teeth only; back teeth private

Estimated cost guide

€1,112 to €1,960 after 20% relief

Clinic price: €1,390 to €2,450 · Med 2 refund: €278 to €490

Both root canal treatment (endodontics) and dental crowns qualify for 20% non-routine health expenses tax relief on Form Med 2. On €590 to €1,250 for a molar (3 to 4 canals) plus €800 to €1,200 for a crown (€1,390 to €2,450 at the clinic), claiming 20% back in Revenue myAccount brings your net cost to €1,112 to €1,960.

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What root canal treatment costs in Ireland

Our price guide by tooth, with and without a crown, and what 20% Form Med 2 tax relief takes off.

Job	Typical cost	What moves the price
Front tooth (incisor or canine), 1 canal	€390 to €700	After 20% tax relief: €312 to €560. General dentist or specialist
Premolar, 1 to 2 canals	€490 to €800	After 20% tax relief: €392 to €640. Whether it has one canal or two
Molar, 3 to 4 canals	€590 to €1,250	After 20% tax relief: €472 to €1,000. Specialist with microscope: €900 to €1,250
Root canal re-treatment	€690 to €1,500	After 20% tax relief: €552 to €1,200. Removing old filling or post
Dental crown (zirconia or porcelain)	€800 to €1,200	After 20% tax relief: €640 to €960. Strongly advised on back chewing teeth
Molar root canal + crown, all in	€1,390 to €2,450	After 20% tax relief: €1,112 to €1,960
Post and core build-up (if needed)	€150 to €300	Used when too little natural tooth wall remains to hold a crown
Consultation and X-ray	€60 to €150	3D CBCT scan for complex roots: €120 to €200

What's included

Local anaesthetic, rubber dam isolation, cleaning and shaping the root canals, and sealing them with gutta-percha.
Check-up X-rays taken during and at the end of the root canal appointment.
A temporary or permanent filling to close the access cavity (a full crown is priced separately).
Form Med 2 signed by the dental practice once treatment is paid, so you can claim 20% tax relief in Revenue myAccount.

What pushes it up or down

Which tooth it is. A front tooth usually has one wide canal; a molar has three or four narrow, curved canals and takes twice the chair time.
General dentist or specialist endodontist. A specialist working under an operating microscope charges €900 to €1,250 for a molar, and handles calcified canals, broken instruments and re-treatments.
Whether the tooth needs a crown. Most front teeth only need a composite filling (€120 to €210 if not included); back molars take heavy chewing forces and usually need a crown (€800 to €1,200) to stop the tooth splitting.
Re-treatment. Taking out an old root filling, post or crown takes an extra appointment and specialist equipment.
Tax relief and cover. Both root canals and crowns qualify for 20% tax relief on Form Med 2. A Medical Card (DTSS) covers one first-stage root canal on a front tooth per year, not molars. PRSI Treatment Benefit does not cover root canals or crowns.

Three steps to saving the tooth

Tell us which toothFront tooth, premolar, molar or a previous root canal that needs re-treatment, plus your county.
One registered clinic contacts youWe pass your enquiry to one Dental Council-registered dental clinic covering your county. Not a directory list, and not five clinics ringing you.
X-ray and written treatment planThe dentist or endodontist takes an X-ray, confirms whether the tooth needs a filling or a crown afterwards, and gives you the exact fee in writing before you start.

Every tooth, crown and tax rule explained

What each tooth costs, when you need a microscope specialist, and how to claim 20% back.

Root canal cost guideFront tooth €390 to €700, premolar €490 to €800, molar €590 to €1,250, and what moves a quote.See all prices →Molar root canalWhy back teeth have 3 to 4 canals (€590 to €1,250), when to see a specialist with a microscope, and why molars need a crown.Molar root canals →Root canal and crownA crown adds €800 to €1,200 (€640 to €960 after 20% tax relief) and protects a root-filled back tooth from splitting.Crowns after root canal →General dentist vs endodontistWhen your own dentist does the root canal and when they refer you to a specialist endodontist (€900 to €1,250 for a molar).Endodontists explained →Root canal re-treatmentWhen an old root filling flares up years later: how a specialist cleans and re-seals it (€690 to €1,500).Re-treatment guide →20% tax relief & Medical CardHow to claim 20% back on Form Med 2 in Revenue myAccount, what the Medical Card covers (front teeth only), and PRSI rules.Tax relief & cover →

Root canal clinics across all 26 counties

Each county page has local CSO Census 2022 dentist numbers, towns and how referrals work in that area.

Common questions before you book

How much does a root canal cost in Ireland?

A front tooth (incisor or canine) costs €390 to €700, a premolar €490 to €800, and a molar €590 to €1,250 (€900 to €1,250 with a specialist endodontist). If the tooth needs a crown afterwards, that adds €800 to €1,200. Both the root canal and the crown qualify for 20% tax relief on Form Med 2.

Can I claim 20% tax relief on a root canal and crown?

Yes. Root canal treatment (endodontics) and crowns are both listed by Revenue as qualifying non-routine dental treatments. Your dentist signs Form Med 2 when you pay, and you claim 20% back through Revenue myAccount under Health Expenses.

Does PRSI cover root canal treatment?

No. The Department of Social Protection's PRSI Treatment Benefit scheme covers an annual dental exam and €50 towards a scale and polish (or €42 towards periodontal treatment). It does not cover root canals, crowns or extractions.

Does the Medical Card cover a root canal?

Only on a front tooth. Under the HSE Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS), a Medical Card covers one first-stage root canal on an incisor or canine per year. It does not cover premolars, molars or private crowns on back teeth.

Does a root canal hurt?

With modern local anaesthetic, a root canal should feel no different to having a deep filling placed. The procedure removes the inflamed or infected nerve that is causing your toothache. Mild tenderness when biting for 2 to 3 days afterwards is normal and settles with over-the-counter pain relief.

Do I always need a crown after a root canal?

Usually yes on a molar or premolar, and usually no on a front tooth. Back teeth take heavy chewing forces and become more brittle once hollowed out; a crown (€800 to €1,200) wraps the tooth so it does not split. Front teeth with intact walls are usually sealed with a tooth-coloured composite filling.

Need a price or an appointment for a root canal?

One Dental Council-registered clinic covering your county contacts you. Nothing is booked until you have a written treatment plan.

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