Root canal treatment in Pittsburgh
Treatment for an infected or inflamed nerve inside a tooth, so you can keep the tooth.
60 to 90 min
Teens
Adults
65+
Is it right for you?
Pain from hot or cold that lingers
Pain when you bite down
A swollen or tender spot on the gum near one tooth
What happens at the visit
Time in the chair
60 to 90 min
Numbing and an X-ray, 15 min
Cleaning out the inside of the tooth, 30 to 60 min
Filling and sealing the canals, 15 min
A crown afterward on most back teeth, at a separate visit
What affects the cost
Front tooth, premolar or molar (more canals take longer)
Whether the tooth needs a crown afterward
A referral if the canals are very curved or blocked
Most PPO plans pay part of a root canal. The crown that follows is a separate line on your estimate.
Before any treatment starts, you get a written estimate with your share. Nothing is added without a new one.
After your visit
The tooth may be sore for a few days. Over-the-counter pain relief is usually enough. Call us if swelling gets worse.
At a glance
Time in the chair
60 to 90 min
No insurance
$900 to $1,500 per tooth
CDT codes
D3310 to D3330
Sample prices
Every treatment here is provided by our general dentists.
Who does it
The people you’ll see for this visit.
Reviews
In our patients’ words.
4.9
212 reviews on Google
Sample rating, Nov 2026
“The estimate said $43 and the bill said $43. After my last dentist, that alone made me a patient for life.”
Megan R. · Google review, Oct 2026
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“No insurance since I started freelancing. The membership covers my cleanings, and they told me the crown price up front.”
Chris D. · Google review, Sep 2026
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“Dr. Ostrom showed me the X-ray and gave me two options with prices. No pressure either way.”
Luis T. · Google review, Aug 2026
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Questions
Before you book.
Something we didn’t answer? Call or text us at (412) 555-0162.
Do you do root canals here or refer out?
Our general dentists treat most front teeth and premolars here. For some molars we refer you to an endodontist, and we tell you before you book.