Priced per tooth — itemised, with the crown quoted as a separate line
Root Canal Treatment Cost in Coimbatore
At Arasu Dental Care, a root canal in Coimbatore costs ₹5,000 to ₹7,000 per tooth — the cost of keeping a tooth you’d otherwise lose to extraction, along with the pricier implant or bridge that usually follows it. What you pay depends mainly on which tooth is treated, how many canals it has, and whether it needs a crown afterward. Below is our clear per-tooth pricing, what moves the price, and what a root canal with a crown comes to in full — so you can plan the treatment with no surprises at the chair.
Want a firm quote for your tooth? A consultation and a single X-ray give you an exact price before anything begins. For how the treatment itself works, see our root canal treatment page.
Consultation ₹300–₹500
The Numbers
What a root canal costs at Arasu
Our root canal pricing is tied to the tooth being treated, not to a vague “starting from” figure. Here’s what you’ll pay at either of our Coimbatore branches for the root canal itself.
| Root canal by tooth type | Cost at Arasu (per tooth) |
|---|---|
| Front tooth (incisor / canine)Usually a single canal | ₹5,000 – ₹6,500 |
| PremolarOne or two canals | ₹5,000 – ₹6,500 |
| MolarThree or four canals | ₹5,000 – ₹6,500 |
| Wisdom toothAwkward access, variable anatomy | ₹5,500 – ₹7,000 |
Diagnostics are billed separately and only when your case needs them:
| Consultation & imaging | Cost at Arasu |
|---|---|
| ConsultationA full assessment and a written estimate | ₹300 – ₹500 |
| IOPA (single-tooth X-ray)Covers most straightforward cases | ₹200 – ₹300 |
| OPG (full-jaw X-ray)When a wider view is needed | ₹400 – ₹600 |
| CBCT scan3D imaging — complex cases only | ₹1,000 – ₹4,000 |
For most straightforward cases you’ll need only a consultation and one IOPA X-ray. An OPG or CBCT is used when the canal anatomy is complex or we’re planning a retreatment of a previously root-filled tooth. These figures sit within the wider Coimbatore market range of roughly ₹3,000–₹12,000 per tooth — that spread reflects how much tooth type and complexity move the price, which the next section explains.
Reading The Price
What the price of a root canal depends on
Two root canals rarely cost the same, and the reasons are clinical rather than arbitrary. Five things move your price:
Which tooth, and how many canals. A front tooth usually has a single canal; a premolar has one or two; a molar has three or four. More canals means more time to clean, shape and seal — which is why a molar root canal sits at the upper end of the range while a front tooth is at the lower end.
How much infection is present. A tooth caught early is quicker to treat. One with a large infection at the root tip or an abscess may need an extra visit, or medication placed inside the tooth first.
First-time treatment or a redo. Re-treating a tooth where an earlier root canal has failed takes longer — the old filling has to be removed before the canals can be re-cleaned — and is priced above a first-time root canal.
Imaging needed. A single IOPA X-ray covers most cases; complex anatomy or surgical planning may call for an OPG or a 3D CBCT scan.
The restoration afterward. A back tooth almost always needs a crown to protect it once the root canal is done; a front tooth with a small access hole can often be closed with a filling. The crown is the biggest single variable in the total — covered next.
The Full Picture
Root canal with a crown: the full cost
Most back teeth need a crown after a root canal, and this is the part of the bill people most often underestimate. It’s also the part that most affects how long the tooth lasts.
A root-treated tooth becomes more brittle, and the research is consistent on this: teeth restored with a crown survive roughly twice as long as those left with only a filling, and molars in particular fracture far more often without full-coverage protection. Placing the crown promptly, rather than delaying it, measurably improves the odds the tooth lasts for decades.
| Crown option (after root canal) | Cost at Arasu (per tooth) |
|---|---|
| Metal / metal-ceramic crownMost economical | Confirmed at consultation |
| PFM (porcelain-fused-to-metal)Mid-range | Confirmed at consultation |
| Zirconia crownTooth-coloured, high strength | Confirmed at consultation |
| E-max (all-ceramic) crownMost natural-looking | Confirmed at consultation |
So the full picture is simple: the root canal itself is ₹5,000–₹7,000, and the crown is a separate cost that depends on the material you choose. We’ll give you the exact combined figure at your consultation once you’ve decided on the crown — and if a crown isn’t needed, you won’t be charged for one. For more on choosing a material, see our guide to zirconia caps for teeth and our dental crown treatment options, or compare figures on our crown cost page.
The Long View
Is a root canal worth the cost, or should you just remove the tooth?
The honest comparison most people are really weighing is: pay for a root canal now, or have the tooth pulled? Extraction is cheaper on the day — but a gap rarely stays a gap. Replacing the tooth later with an implant (from around ₹35,000) or a bridge usually costs several times more than saving it, and takes months longer. Set against that, a root canal and crown is normally the more economical choice over the life of the tooth — which is why we recommend saving a tooth whenever it’s still viable.
We’ll also tell you when it isn’t worth it. If a tooth is cracked below the gum, too broken down to rebuild, or the infection has destroyed too much of its support, spending on a root canal that won’t hold is the wrong call — in those cases we’ll talk you through extraction and replacement instead.
- ~97% of root-canal-treated teeth still in service at 10 years
- Still ~76% in place at 30 years in long-term studies
- A crown roughly doubles survival vs a filling alone
- Extraction is cheaper today — an implant or bridge costs far more
Survival figures: 5–37-year retrospective data, Clinical Oral Investigations (2023), 598 teeth. Market context: live Coimbatore competitor pricing.
Not sure whether your tooth can be saved?A consultation and one X-ray settle it — and give you a firm price either way before you commit to anything. R.S. Puram +91 88380 22157 · Saibaba Colony +91 74491 88777.
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Why patients choose Arasu for root canal treatment
Your root canal is carried out by an endodontist — a dentist who specialises in exactly this treatment — which is what keeps the price predictable, because the work is done thoroughly the first time.
Dr. L.S. Priyanka
General Dentist · 8 years of experience
Your root canal is carried out by Dr. L.S. Priyanka, backed by over 1,000 root canal procedures completed at our practice. That experience is what lets us treat molars with awkward canal anatomy and re-treat teeth other clinics refer on — and it’s what keeps the price predictable, because the work is done thoroughly the first time. You can read more about the full root canal procedure and what to expect on our treatment page.
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The root canal, the X-rays, any medication and the crown are listed as separate lines — nothing is added to the bill after treatment that wasn’t discussed first.
1,000+ root canals performed
Molars with difficult anatomy and failed root canals other clinics refer on are routine here — done right the first time.
We’ll tell you when to save — and when not to
If a tooth can’t be held, we say so and walk you through extraction and replacement rather than spend on treatment that won’t last.
Two central branches, open all week
R.S. Puram (+91 88380 22157) and Saibaba Colony (+91 74491 88777), 10 AM – 8:30 PM — so a painful tooth doesn’t have to wait for a weekday.
No Surprises
What’s included, and how you can pay
Our quote is itemised, so you can see exactly what you’re paying for — the root canal itself, the X-rays taken, any medication, and the crown as a separate line. Nothing is added to the bill after treatment that wasn’t discussed first.
- The root canal itself — cleaning, shaping and sealing every canal in the tooth, under local anaesthesia.
- The X-rays taken and any medication — each listed separately so you can see what your case actually needed.
- The crown as its own line — quoted by material once you’ve chosen, and only if the tooth needs one.
- A written figure confirmed before we begin — that transparency is deliberate, and a big part of why patients trust our pricing.
Payment and EMI options
We accept cash, UPI, debit and credit cards, and net banking. For higher-value plans — such as a root canal with a premium crown — we offer EMI options, so the cost can be spread over months rather than paid at once.
UPI & net banking
Pay by UPI or bank transfer at either branch.
Cards & cash
Debit and credit cards, or cash — whatever suits you.
EMI options
Available on higher-value plans to spread the cost.
Itemised quote
Every line confirmed in writing before we start.
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What root canal patients say
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FAQs
Root canal cost — frequently asked questions
At Arasu Dental Care a root canal costs ₹5,000–₹7,000 per tooth, depending on the tooth and number of canals, plus a ₹300–₹500 consultation and a ₹200–₹300 X-ray. A crown, if the tooth needs one, is a separate cost. The wider Coimbatore market runs roughly ₹3,000–₹12,000 per tooth.
A molar has three or four canals to clean, shape and seal, while a front tooth usually has one. The extra time and materials put molar root canals at the upper end of our range.
Most back teeth do — a root-treated tooth is more brittle, and a crown roughly doubles how long it lasts. Some front teeth can be closed with a filling instead. We’ll tell you which your tooth needs, and the crown is quoted as a separate line so you can choose the material. Compare options on our crown cost page.
Almost always, over the life of the tooth. Extraction is cheaper on the day, but replacing the tooth with an implant (from around ₹35,000) or a bridge usually costs several times more than saving it.
Yes. We offer EMI options for higher-value plans such as a root canal with a premium crown, alongside cash, UPI, cards and net banking.
Your quote is itemised — the root canal, the X-rays taken and any medication are listed separately so you can see what you’re paying for. We confirm the full figure before we begin.
Re-treating a previously root-filled tooth takes longer and is priced above a first-time root canal, because the old filling must be removed before the canals can be re-cleaned. We’ll give you the exact figure after assessing the tooth — see our root canal retreatment page.
The information on this page is general and not a substitute for an in-person assessment. Prices are indicative ranges for Coimbatore and are confirmed at your consultation after a clinical examination. Individual results and final cost vary with your tooth and the treatment it needs.
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