Root canal treatment in Kilkenny
Root canal treatment in Co. Kilkenny, covering Kilkenny, Callan, Thomastown, Graiguenamanagh-Tinnahinch. 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. Kilkenny (CSO Census 2022)
- 1 : 2,042dentist-to-resident ratio (2,210 nationally)
What a root canal costs in Kilkenny
| 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 Kilkenny clinic gives you an exact written fee after taking an X-ray.
Dental access and towns in Co. Kilkenny
At the 2022 Census, Co. Kilkenny had a population of 104,160 (up 5.0% since 2016) and 51 resident dental practitioners (compared with 42 in 2016 and 47 in 2011). That puts Kilkenny at one dentist for every 2,042 residents — 21st of the 26 counties for residents per dentist, against the national average of one per 2,210.
Patients across Kilkenny, Callan, Thomastown, Graiguenamanagh-Tinnahinch have access to both general dental practices for straightforward single-canal and premolar root canals and specialist endodontists with operating microscopes for complex molars and re-treatments.
Main towns covered in Co. Kilkenny (Census 2022 population): Kilkenny (27,184), Callan (2,678), Thomastown (2,305), Graiguenamanagh-Tinnahinch (1,506), Castlecomer (1,496), Piltown (1,275).
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Kilkenny root canal questions
How much does a root canal cost in Kilkenny?
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 Kilkenny?
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 Kilkenny?
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. Kilkenny do you cover?
All of Co. Kilkenny, including Kilkenny, Callan, Thomastown, Graiguenamanagh-Tinnahinch, Castlecomer. Your enquiry goes to one registered dental clinic covering your area.
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.