Endodontists in Ireland
An endodontist is a specialist dentist who only performs root canal treatments, re-treatments and root-end microsurgery using an operating microscope. In Ireland, a specialist molar root canal costs €900 to €1,250 (€720 to €1,000 after 20% Med 2 tax relief), and a re-treatment costs €690 to €1,500.
When you should see a specialist endodontist instead of a general dentist, what the operating microscope does, and how to book.
Free, no obligation. One registered dental clinic in your county replies, not five.
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.
Estimated cost guide
€472 to €1,000 after 20% relief
Clinic price: €590 to €1,250 · Med 2 refund: €118 to €250
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) (root canal only, without a crown) (€590 to €1,250 at the clinic), claiming 20% back in Revenue myAccount brings your net cost to €472 to €1,000. Back premolars and molars usually need a crown afterwards so the tooth does not split.
Ask a local clinic for a priceWhy a dentist refers you to a specialist
Every registered dentist is trained to perform routine root canals. However, your dentist will often refer you to a specialist endodontist when an X-ray shows:
- Narrow, calcified or curved canals where the nerve space has almost closed over with age or trauma.
- Upper first molars that commonly hide a tiny fourth canal (the MB2 canal) less than a fifth of a millimetre wide.
- Re-treatment of an older root canal where an infection has returned at the root tip, or a post or broken file fragment needs to be bypassed under magnification.
- Cracked teeth or root resorption where a 3D CBCT scan ({r(CBCT)}) is needed before deciding whether the tooth can be saved.
How the specialist works with your own dentist
When you see an endodontist on referral, they complete the root canal, seal the access cavity with a strong core filling, and send the post-operative X-rays and report back to your general dentist. You then return to your own dentist 2 to 6 weeks later to have the permanent crown fitted.
Many specialist practices in Ireland also accept self-referrals if you want a second opinion before having a tooth extracted.
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 |
Get a root canal price from one local clinic
Tap the tooth, where things stand and your county. Your enquiry goes to one Dental Council-registered dental clinic covering your county, and they contact you to arrange an X-ray and a written treatment plan.
Questions patients ask
Do I need a referral to see an endodontist in Ireland?
Most patients are referred by their general dentist with an X-ray, but many specialist endodontic clinics also accept direct bookings if you have toothache or want a second opinion on saving a tooth.
Can I claim 20% Med 2 tax relief on specialist endodontist fees?
Yes. Specialist endodontic treatment, re-treatment and apicectomy all qualify for 20% non-routine dental tax relief on Form Med 2.
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.