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Root Canal Treatment Cost in Kolkata (2026): What You’ll Actually Pay

Last updated: 28 September 2026 | Medically reviewed by Dr. Gobind Agarwal, BDS, Advanced Course in Endodontics (SDM Dharwad), Kankurgachi, Kolkata

Most patients calling our clinic ask one thing first: “just tell me the number.” Fair enough. Here’s the real breakdown, not a vague “starting from” figure.

RCT Cost Breakdown by Tooth Type (2026)

Tooth Type	RCT Cost	Crown Cost (added)	Total (approx.)
Front tooth (1 canal)	₹5,000 – ₹8,000	₹6,500 – ₹9,000 (metal-ceramic)	₹11,500 – ₹17,000
Premolar (2 canals)	₹5,000 – ₹8,000	₹6,500 – ₹9,000 (metal-ceramic)	₹11,500 – ₹17,000
Molar (3–4 canals)	₹5,000 – ₹8,000	₹6,500 – ₹9,000 (metal-ceramic)	₹11,500 – ₹17,000

Zirconia and all-ceramic crowns cost more than metal-ceramic but look more natural on front teeth — worth the extra if it’s a tooth people see when you smile. We’ll quote the exact number after the X-ray, once we know the canal count and whether there’s existing damage to work around.

What Actually Changes the Price

Three things move the number, and it’s rarely the “clinic markup” people assume:

• ✓ How many canals. A molar has up to four; a front tooth usually has one. More canals means more time under the microscope and more filling material.
• ✓ Whether it’s a retreatment. Redoing a root canal that failed elsewhere costs more than a first-time RCT — old filling material has to come out first.
• ✓ The crown material. Metal-ceramic is the budget option. Zirconia costs more but doesn’t show a grey line at the gum over time.

Dr. Agarwal’s take: “Half the patients I see want to skip the crown to save money. I get it, but an un-crowned root-canal tooth cracks eventually, sometimes within a year, and then you’re paying for both the crown and possibly an extraction. It’s a five-minute conversation I have almost every week.”

Root Canal vs. Alternatives — When Extraction (and an Implant) Makes More Sense

If the tooth is cracked below the gum line or the infection has eaten too much structure, a root canal won’t hold. In that case, extraction followed by a dental implant or a denture is often the more honest recommendation, even though it’s a bigger procedure upfront. We’ll tell you straight if that’s your situation instead of trying to save a tooth that won’t last.

Read the full breakdown of the root canal process and recovery timeline if you want to know what actually happens in the chair.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the RCT cost different for a retreatment?

Yes. Retreating a root canal that was done elsewhere and failed costs ₹2,000–₹4,000 more than a first-time RCT on average, because the old filling material has to be removed before we can clean and reseal the canals.

Does insurance cover root canal treatment in Kolkata?

Some health insurance plans cover RCT under dental riders, but most standard Indian health policies exclude routine dental work. Check your specific policy’s dental rider before assuming coverage.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes, we accept UPI, card, and can split the RCT and crown into two payments across your two visits.

Kuch Aam Sawaal (Hinglish FAQ)

RCT aur crown milakar total kitna lagta hai?

Root canal ₹5,000 se ₹8,000 tak, aur crown ke saath ₹11,500 se ₹28,000 tak — depend karta hai kaunsa tooth hai aur kitne canals hain.

Kya crown lagwana zaroori hai RCT ke baad?

Haan, zyadatar cases mein. Crown ke bina RCT wala tooth kamzor ho jaata hai aur crack ho sakta hai — ye extra kharcha lagta hai lekin tooth ko bachane ke liye zaroori hai.

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