Root canal price in Tenerife
From €250
A root canal treatment treats the inside of a tooth when the pulp is inflamed or infected. At Smile Tenerife, prices start at 250 €. The final cost depends on the tooth, the number and shape of the root canals, whether it is a first-time root canal or a retreatment, and the subsequent restoration required.
Quick response: The published price is an quotation and is based on the simplest case within that category. The final figure is confirmed after examining your mouth, reviewing the necessary tests, and explaining to you in writing what is included in the quotation.
Medically reviewed content
Reviewed by Dr. Lissett Rodríguez, a dentist and orthodontic specialist, member No. 38001202 of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Dental Association and a member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO).
Dr. Lissett's primary focus is on orthodontics, and she ensures that the clinical information on the site is understandable, prudent, and consistent with individual evaluation. This page is for informational purposes: the diagnosis, prescription, and final cost quotation are determined by the professional evaluating your case.
How much does a root canal cost and why does it vary?
The published rate starts at €250. An incisor usually has simpler anatomy than a molar with multiple canals, curves, or calcifications. Complexity can also increase if there is an extensive infection, an old restoration that is difficult to remove, or a previous treatment that needs to be repeated.
Root canal treatment removes the affected pulp tissue, cleans and disinfects the canals, and seals them. Afterwards, the tooth needs a restoration to prevent leakage and reduce the risk of fracture. This restoration should not be confused with the root canal treatment itself and may be quoted separately.
What does root canal treatment include
The clinical plan generally includes diagnosis, local anaesthesia, rubber dam isolation, canal location and preparation, disinfecting irrigation, obturation, and follow-up radiographs related to the procedure. Depending on the anatomy and the clinical course, it can be completed in one or two visits.
Before starting, ask if the temporary restoration, the permanent filling, the inlay/onlay, or the crown are included in the price. These are distinct phases and their necessity depends on how much healthy tissue the tooth retains.
Published related prices
- Dental filling: from €70.
- Embedding: from €280.
- Dental crown: from €380; indicated according to the structure the tooth retains.
Medication does not cure pulpitis nor does it replace root canal cleaning. If prescribed, it is bought at the pharmacy.
How it is decided if a tooth needs a root canal
Spontaneous pain, prolonged sensitivity to cold or heat, pain when biting, discolouration, a fistula, or swelling may suggest pulp damage, but they are not sufficient on their own. A combination of symptom history, sensitivity tests, percussion, examination, and radiographs is used.
Sometimes the pain comes from another tooth, the gum, a crack, or even the muscles. For this reason, a root canal should not be indicated solely because the tooth hurts. If the tooth cannot be predictably restored, it may be necessary to consider extraction and replacement alternatives.
Step-by-step root canal procedure
- Diagnosis. The origin of the pain is confirmed, and it is evaluated whether the tooth can be saved.
- Anaesthesia and isolation. The rubber dam keeps the field clean and prevents saliva and bacteria from entering.
- Access. A controlled access is opened into the interior of the tooth.
- Cleaning. The canals are located, instrumented, and irrigated.
- Sealed. The canals are usually filled with gutta-percha and sealer cement.
- Restoration. The tooth is reconstructed with a filling, inlay/onlay, or crown depending on the loss of structure.
- Control. Clinical and radiographic evolution is checked when indicated.
There may be sensitivity when biting for a few days afterwards. Severe increasing pain, swelling, fever, or difficulty opening the mouth require contacting the clinic.
To learn more about the clinical part in detail, visit the page of Root Canal Treatment in Los Cristianos. If the tooth needs a simple reconstruction, also consult the dental fillings.
Root canal, extraction, or implant: don't just compare the initial price
Root canal treatment starts at €250 and aims to preserve a restorable tooth. Extraction starts at €90, but it does not replace the gap. If the tooth cannot be preserved and its replacement is indicated, a Straumann implant with a crown starts at €1,990. The decision depends on the prognosis, cracks, periodontal support, and the possibility of restoring the tooth; not just the initial figure.
Other dental prices
To compare treatments and understand all published amounts, visit the general dental price list. You can also consult the root canal service.
Payment and financing
Financing options of up to 60 months are available for certain treatments and amounts, subject to conditions and approval. In the case of an isolated root canal, the available option depends on the total amount, especially if an inlay or crown is added.