Root canal treatment in Donegal
Root canal treatment in Co. Donegal, covering Letterkenny, Buncrana, Ballybofey, Carndonagh. In our price guide, a front tooth is €390 to €700, a premolar €490 to €800 and a molar €590 to €1,250 (€472 to €1,000 after 20% Form Med 2 tax relief), with a crown adding €800 to €1,200 if needed.
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- €590 to €1,250for a molar root canal (3 to 4 canals)
- €472 to €1,000molar net cost after 20% Med 2 tax relief
- 51dentists resident in Co. Donegal (CSO Census 2022)
- 1 : 3,276dentist-to-resident ratio (2,210 nationally)
What a root canal costs in Donegal
| Treatment | Clinic price guide | After 20% Med 2 tax relief | Medical Card (DTSS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front tooth (incisor / canine) | €390 to €700 | €312 to €560 | 1 first-stage front tooth/yr covered |
| Premolar (1 to 2 canals) | €490 to €800 | €392 to €640 | Private only (20% Med 2 applies) |
| Molar (3 to 4 canals) | €590 to €1,250 | €472 to €1,000 | Private only (20% Med 2 applies) |
| Root canal re-treatment | €690 to €1,500 | €552 to €1,200 | Private only (20% Med 2 applies) |
| Dental crown (zirconia / ceramic) | €800 to €1,200 | €640 to €960 | Private only (20% Med 2 applies) |
Our national price guide, with 20% non-routine dental tax relief worked out on Form Med 2. Your Donegal clinic gives you an exact written fee after taking an X-ray.
Dental access and towns in Co. Donegal
At the 2022 Census, Co. Donegal had a population of 167,084 (up 5.0% since 2016) and 51 resident dental practitioners (compared with 48 in 2016 and 37 in 2011). That puts Donegal at one dentist for every 3,276 residents — 8th of the 26 counties for residents per dentist, against the national average of one per 2,210.
Because Donegal has 3,276 residents per dentist, routine and specialist root canal slots in Letterkenny, Buncrana, Ballybofey can book up a fortnight or more ahead; if a molar has curved or previously treated canals, practices often refer to a specialist endodontist in the nearest city.
Main towns covered in Co. Donegal (Census 2022 population): Letterkenny (22,549), Buncrana (6,971), Ballybofey (5,406), Carndonagh (2,768), Donegal (2,749), Bundoran (2,599).
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Donegal root canal questions
How much does a root canal cost in Donegal?
A front tooth root canal is €390 to €700, a premolar €490 to €800, and a molar €590 to €1,250 (€900 to €1,250 with a specialist endodontist). A crown adds €800 to €1,200. Both qualify for 20% tax relief on Form Med 2.
Can I claim 20% tax relief on a root canal in Donegal?
Yes. Ask the dental practice for a signed Form Med 2 receipt when your root canal and crown are paid, then claim 20% back in Revenue myAccount under Non-Routine Dental Expenses.
Is a root canal covered by the Medical Card in Donegal?
A valid Medical Card (DTSS) covers one first-stage root canal per year on a front tooth (incisor or canine) at a DTSS-contracted dentist. It does not cover premolars, molars or private crowns.
Which towns in Co. Donegal do you cover?
All of Co. Donegal, including Letterkenny, Buncrana, Ballybofey, Carndonagh, Donegal. Your enquiry goes to one registered dental clinic covering your area.
Need a price or an appointment for a root canal?
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