Root Canal Treatment Cost in Singapore (2026)
Medically reviewed by Dr Matthew Sng ·
Root canal treatment at Advanced Dental costs S$500 to S$1,800. Where you fall in that range depends on the tooth — a front tooth sits at the bottom of the range, a premolar in the middle, and a molar at the upper end — and on whether a general dentist or a specialist endodontist treats it. By a general dentist, expect S$500 to S$700 for a front tooth, S$700 to S$900 for a premolar, and S$1,000 to S$1,300 for a molar; endodontist fees run from S$700 to S$1,800 across the same teeth. CHAS cardholders can claim a subsidy of up to S$594.50 per root canal treatment. Note that these fees cover the root canal itself — the post, core and crown that restore the tooth afterwards are billed separately and itemised below. All figures on this page are 2026 fees.
Root canal treatment
| Treatment | General dentist | Specialist |
|---|---|---|
| Root Canal Treatment - Anterior Tooth | S$500 – S$700 | S$700 – S$1,100 |
| Root Canal Treatment - Premolar | S$700 – S$900 | S$1,000 – S$1,400 |
| Root Canal Treatment - Molar | S$1,000 – S$1,300 | S$1,300 – S$1,800 |
Apical surgery
| Treatment | General dentist | Specialist |
|---|---|---|
| Apical Surgery - Anterior | — | S$1,700 – S$1,900 |
| Apical Surgery - Premolar | — | S$2,000 – S$2,300 |
| Apical Surgery - Molar | — | S$2,400 – S$2,600 |
Fixed prostheses
| Treatment | General dentist | Specialist |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed prosthesis - full metal or porcelain fused to metal (per unit) | S$1,000 – S$1,400 | S$1,150 – S$1,350 |
| Fixed prosthesis - full porcelain or zirconia (per unit) | S$1,100 – S$1,500 | S$1,350 – S$1,750 |
Post and core
| Treatment | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| Post | S$250 |
| Core | S$200 – S$250 |
CHAS subsidies
| Treatment | Orange | Blue | Merdeka Generation | Pioneer Generation | Claim limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root canal (anterior tooth) | S$217.50 | S$326 | S$331 | S$336 | 2 per year, shared across all root canals |
| Root canal (premolar) | S$308.50 | S$462.50 | S$467.50 | S$472.50 | 2 per year, shared across all root canals |
| Root canal (molar) | S$389.50 | S$584.50 | S$589.50 | S$594.50 | 2 per year, shared across all root canals |
Subsidy per claim under the official CHAS schedule effective 1 October 2025.
Prices are indicative and based on normal case complexity. A consultation is required for a definitive quote.
Why the tooth matters
In the fee schedule above, RCT means root canal treatment and anterior means a front tooth. Front teeth (incisors and canines) usually have a single root canal. Premolars have one or two, and molars typically have three or four — often narrow, curved and harder to reach at the back of the mouth. Every canal must be located, cleaned, shaped and filled, so chair time — and the fee — climbs from front tooth to molar.
Who treats the tooth also sets the fee. An endodontist is a dentist with postgraduate specialty training in root canal treatment, and endodontist fees sit above general-dentist fees for the same tooth. Straightforward cases are commonly handled by a general dentist; teeth with curved or calcified canals, unusual anatomy or persistent infection are often referred. Retreatment — redoing a root canal that was done before — carries a fee above the equivalent initial treatment, because the existing root filling must be removed before the canals can be cleaned and sealed again.
The full cost of saving a tooth
The fee-schedule figures cover the root canal itself, including the radiographs taken during and after treatment. A root-treated tooth then usually needs to be rebuilt: a post (S$250 where one is needed to anchor the filling material), a core (S$200 to S$250) and a crown — S$1,000 to S$1,500 by a general dentist depending on material, or S$1,150 to S$1,750 by a specialist. In the fee schedule the crown appears as a fixed prosthesis — the per-unit fee shared with bridges, inlays, onlays and veneers — and "Same fee" marks rows where the specialist charges the same as a general dentist.
A worked example: a molar treated by a general dentist runs S$1,000 to S$1,300 for the root canal, plus S$250 for a post, S$200 to S$250 for a core and S$1,000 to S$1,500 for the crown — roughly S$2,450 to S$3,300 in total. A front tooth on the same arithmetic works out at roughly S$1,950 to S$2,700 and front teeth can sometimes be restored with a filling instead of a crown, which lowers the total further.
If you come in for a suspected cracked tooth, the cracked tooth assessment (S$400 to S$550) is waived if you proceed to root canal treatment.
How the subsidy is applied
Bring your CHAS, Merdeka Generation or Pioneer Generation card and the subsidy is deducted at the counter, so you pay the balance on the day — there is nothing to claim back afterwards. See our CHAS guide for how the tiers work and what else is claimable.
Flexi-MediSave from mid-2026
From mid-2026, Flexi-MediSave extends to root canal treatment received at CHAS dental clinics. If you are aged 60 or above, you can put up to S$400 per year from your MediSave account towards the bill, in addition to any CHAS subsidy. For a subsidised front-tooth root canal, that combination can bring the cash portion down to a modest amount. See our MediSave guide for eligibility and how claims are made.
Apical surgery — when a root canal is not enough
Occasionally, infection persists at the root tip even after a well-executed root canal or retreatment. Apical surgery (apicoectomy) addresses this: an endodontist accesses the root tip through the gum, removes the infected tissue and seals the root end. Fees are S$1,700 to S$1,900 for a front tooth, S$2,000 to S$2,300 for a premolar and S$2,400 to S$2,600 for a molar. It is performed by an endodontist, so no general-dentist fee applies.
Unlike standard root canal treatment, apical surgery is a surgical procedure and is MediSave-claimable — S$1,250 for a front tooth, S$1,250 to S$1,550 for a premolar and S$1,550 for a molar — which reduces the cash outlay considerably.
About Root Canal Treatment at Advanced Dental
This guide covers the fees. For how the treatment works — who it suits, visit count, recovery and risks — see the full Root Canal Treatment guide. Root Canal Treatment is offered at 22 of our clinics across Singapore by 32 dentists.
Root Canal Treatment pricing: frequently asked questions
Do I need a crown after root canal treatment, and what does it cost?
Root-treated back teeth are prone to fracture under chewing forces, so a crown is usually advised for molars and premolars. Front teeth can sometimes be restored with a filling instead. A crown costs S$1,000 to S$1,500 with a general dentist or S$1,150 to S$1,750 with a specialist, depending on material, plus a post (S$250) and core (S$200 to S$250) where the tooth needs rebuilding.
Why is an endodontist’s fee higher than a general dentist’s?
An endodontist is a dentist with postgraduate specialty training in root canal treatment, and typically takes on the harder cases — retreatments, curved or calcified canals, and persistent infections. That training and case mix is reflected in the fee: for example, a molar root canal is S$1,000 to S$1,300 with a general dentist and S$1,300 to S$1,800 with an endodontist.
How much does CHAS cover for a root canal?
It depends on your card and the tooth. Per root canal treatment: a front tooth attracts S$217.50 (Orange) to S$336 (Pioneer Generation); a premolar S$308.50 to S$472.50; a molar S$389.50 to S$594.50. You can claim for up to two root canal treatments per calendar year, and the subsidy is deducted from your bill at the counter.
Is the assessment fee charged if I go ahead with treatment?
The cracked tooth assessment is S$400 to S$550 and it is waived if you proceed to root canal treatment with us. Pre-operative or diagnostic X-rays are billed separately, while the radiographs taken during and after the root canal are included in the treatment fee.
What does root canal treatment cost in total, including the crown?
Budget for the root canal (S$500 to S$1,800 depending on the tooth and clinician), a post and core where needed (S$450 to S$500 together), and a crown (S$1,000 to S$1,750 depending on material and clinician). A molar treated and crowned by a general dentist typically totals S$2,450 to S$3,300; a front tooth roughly S$1,950 to S$2,700.
Can I use MediSave to pay for a root canal?
Not for a standard root canal — it is a non-surgical procedure, so ordinary MediSave does not apply. Two exceptions: apical surgery, a surgical follow-up procedure, is MediSave-claimable at S$1,250 to S$1,550 depending on the tooth; and from mid-2026, patients aged 60 and above can use Flexi-MediSave (up to S$400 per year) for root canal treatment at CHAS dental clinics. See our MediSave guide.
How can I pay?
Advanced Dental accepts CHAS for root canal treatment, alongside cash, NETS, PayNow and major credit cards. MediSave applies where the procedure qualifies — apical surgery today, and Flexi-MediSave for patients aged 60 and above from mid-2026. CHAS subsidies are deducted at the counter, so you pay the balance on the day.
Why is retreatment priced above an initial root canal?
Retreatment means redoing a root canal that was done before. The existing root filling — and sometimes a post — must be removed before the canals can be cleaned, disinfected and sealed again, which takes added chair time. Retreatment runs S$900 to S$1,600 with a general dentist and S$1,100 to S$2,000 with an endodontist, depending on the tooth.