In Illinois, most root canal projects cost between $700 and $1,800 per tooth, with a typical price near $1,200. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical root canal cost
$700 – $1,800
per tooth · typical $1,200
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Root canal cost breakdown
- Front tooth$700 – $1,000typical $900
- Premolar$800 – $1,200typical $1,000
- Molar$1,000 – $1,800typical $1,400
At a glance
- Typical range$700 – $1,800
- Unitper tooth
- Cities covered50
What Root Canals costs
Covers endodontist fee, anesthesia, and procedure. Costs vary by tooth location and complexity. A crown may be needed later (adds $1,500+).
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
Frequently asked questions
Why is a root canal expensive?
Complexity, specialized equipment, and the need for anesthesia. Molars are harder to treat, costing more.
Does insurance cover root canals?
Typically 50-80% after deductible, but coverage varies. Check your plan's annual maximum.
Can I avoid a root canal?
Good oral hygiene prevents decay. If you need one, delaying treatment worsens infection and raises costs.