Root Canal guides, calculator & reference
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Core root canal guides
Detailed guides covering prices, specifications and what to check before you book.
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 →Calculators, FAQ and glossary
| Resource | What's inside | How it helps |
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| Interactive Cost Calculator | Live price range | Select your specification options to get an instant Irish guide price. |
| Master FAQ Hub | 12 questions answered | Straight answers on pricing, preparation, timelines, rules and aftercare. |
| Technical & Trade Glossary | 15 terms defined | Plain-English definitions of every root canal specification and standard. |
| All 26 Counties Index | 26 county pages | Local housing data and one Dental Council-registered dental clinic covering your county. |
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Questions patients ask
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.
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