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Root Canal Treatment in Prague: Clinics & Costs

Prague dental clinics that list root canal treatment among their treatments, with languages spoken and where to find each clinic’s own price list.

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88 clinics for root canal treatment in Prague

What is root canal treatment?

Root canal treatment (endodontic treatment, in Czech endodoncie or ošetření kořenových kanálků) removes infection from inside a tooth. The inside of each tooth contains soft tissue called the pulp, which runs down through narrow channels in the roots. If the pulp becomes infected, for example through deep decay, a crack or an injury, it can cause pain and swelling. Without treatment, the tooth may have to be taken out.

The aim of root canal treatment is to save your own tooth. The dentist removes the infected pulp, cleans and shapes the canals, and then fills and seals them so the tooth doesn’t get infected again.

Signs you might need it

Only a dentist can tell you whether you need root canal treatment, usually after an examination and an X-ray. Common reasons people are referred for it include:

  • toothache, especially pain when biting or pain that keeps you awake,
  • lasting sensitivity to hot or cold,
  • swelling of the gum near a tooth, or a dental abscess,
  • a tooth that has darkened after an injury.

If you have facial swelling that makes it hard to breathe, speak or swallow, don’t wait for a dental appointment: call 155 or 112. For urgent tooth pain in the evening or at the weekend, see our page on the emergency dentist in Prague.

What happens during treatment

According to the NHS, root canal treatment usually takes two or more appointments, each lasting one to two hours or sometimes longer:

  1. You have a local anaesthetic, so you’re awake but the tooth is numb.
  2. The dentist makes a small opening in the tooth and removes the infected pulp.
  3. The canals are cleaned, shaped and disinfected. Some clinics use a dental microscope for this, and some in our list mention it.
  4. If more than one visit is needed, the tooth is sealed with a temporary filling in between.
  5. Finally, the canals are filled and the tooth is sealed with a permanent filling.

A tooth that has had root canal treatment may be more fragile, so your dentist may recommend a crown to protect it, especially if the tooth was badly damaged.

Afterwards

Your mouth will be numb for a few hours. The NHS says any swelling and soreness usually settle within about two weeks. Over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen usually help, but follow the dentist’s advice. Contact the clinic if pain gets worse or swelling appears.

Does Czech health insurance cover root canal treatment?

Partly, and the rules changed in 2026. At a dentist with a contract with your insurer:

  • Adults: a fully covered method is available for front teeth, canines and premolars. Root canal treatment on molars isn’t covered for adults. If you choose a different technique, you pay the difference.
  • Children and teenagers under 18: root canal treatment is fully covered on all teeth, whatever the method.
  • Re-treatment of a tooth that has already had a root canal is usually paid by the patient.

If the clinic uses a method that isn’t the fully covered one, for example microscope-assisted treatment, you may pay the difference. Ask before you start. See our guide to Czech health insurance and dental care.

What affects the cost of root canal treatment in Prague?

  • Which tooth. Molars have more canals and take longer than front teeth.
  • The technique, for example whether a microscope or particular instruments and filling methods are used.
  • First treatment or re-treatment. Re-treating a tooth is usually more complex.
  • Number of visits and any X-rays needed during treatment.
  • The final restoration: a filling, or a crown if the tooth needs protecting.

Questions to ask before root canal treatment

  • Is this tooth worth saving, and what are the alternatives?
  • Which parts of the treatment are covered by my insurance, and how much will I pay?
  • Will you use a microscope? Is that included in the price?
  • How many visits will it take?
  • Will I need a crown afterwards, and how much will that cost?
  • Who should I contact if I have pain after treatment?
  • If I need to finish treatment elsewhere, will you give me a written report and copies of my X-rays?

Useful Czech words

EnglishCzech
Root canal treatmentošetření kořenových kanálků / endodoncie
Toothachebolest zubu
Abscessabsces
Temporary fillingprovizorní výplň
Crownkorunka
Local anaestheticlokální anestezie / umrtvení

If you’re visiting Prague and need urgent treatment, a dentist may start the root canal and place a temporary filling, then advise you to finish the treatment with your own dentist at home. Ask for a written report of what was done, and copies of any X-rays, so your dentist can continue the treatment.

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Root canal treatment prices in Prague

We don’t quote prices ourselves. Costs depend on your diagnosis and the materials used, so get a written quote after an examination. These clinics publish their own price lists:

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