Last fact-checked: 10 August 2021

Root canal treatment is a common procedure used to save a recently infected tooth … and also save patients a lot of pain.

Often running into four figures back home in the UK, root canal therapy costs a fraction of the cost in Benidorm, Spain, with a range of other treatments available at our partner clinics designed to improve your overall oral health for significantly less than back home.

Find out more about how you can take advantage of low-cost dental care on the Continent while enjoying a summer holiday in Spain.

During your first appointment in Benidorm, the dentist may seek to carry out X-rays and other digital evaluations in order to ascertain a clearer picture of your condition.

Once the green light is given, a rubber dam will be placed around the infected tooth to protect it from infection and to keep it dry, and you will be administered a local anaesthetic to numb the surrounding area.

With a specialised hand drill, the dentist, normally a specialist endodontist, will open up the tooth to expose soft tissue (the pulp) and, with infected debris being removed down each root canal.

Note: an infection inside the tooth, will need to be treated before root canal treatment can be done in Spain.

When all the previously infected debris has been removed, the chambers will be thoroughly cleaned before being packed with a filling, which is left in situ for the next couple of days to ensure no infection is present. Next, a permanent filling or crown is used to restore the tooth’s structural integrity.

You may need a crown to strengthen the tooth if the dentist has had to remove a large portion of decay.

On your next visit, if the dentist is satisfied everything is as it should be, the tooth will be permanently filled or the permanent restoration fitted.

How Long Does a Root Canal Take in Spain?

If only a filling or crown is required, the whole course of root canal treatment in Spain may only last between three and five days. However, full treatment may require one or two weeks to complete if you have had an infection and require a post-core and crown.

Upon booking, we’ll communicate with your dentist in Benidorm who will be able to give you a rough idea as to how long you should stay in Spain.

Learn more about undergoing root canal treatment as a dental tourist in Spain with Dental Departures.

A root canal in Benidorm costs between EUR 140350 (GBP 120–300), depending on which tooth is being treated.

Privately in the UK, costs for the same treatment can often cost two or even three times more (50% to 67%).

What Are the Best Clinics for Root Canal Therapy in Valencia?

Below, find three of our top dentists in Benidorm for your root canal (with price estimates):

Please note: prices are estimated at the time of writing. Please contact our Customer Care Team to get a personalized, no-obligation quote.

For more options, visit our complete list of root canal dentists in Spain here.

Benidorm was once not only just one of Spain’s but the world’s most popular international resorts, with tens of millions of Brits, Scandinavians, Germans and other Europeans flying here every summer for low-cost package holidays.

Today, the region still welcomes millions each year, although with Spain and neighbouring countries now offering more diverse destinations on the cheap, numbers are inevitably down.

However, that’s not to say that Benidorm is lacking in terms of beach activities and family-friendly excursions, with miles of golden sand, warm Mediterranean waters and a decent selection of water and theme parks to keep the kids happy.

Benidorm is synonymous with towering resort complexes, British and Irish-style restaurants, lively bars, nightclubs and year-round warm temperatures that see thousands flock to either Playa del Poniente or Playa de Levante (either side of the old town area) for some sun-worshipping in the daytime.

But do be careful: temperatures at noon during June, July and August can reach 38C (100F), so make sure you pack plenty of SPF 50!

Check out some other top beaches around Benidorm here.

How Do I Get to Benidorm? Can I Fly?

The best way to reach Benidorm from the UK or other major European countries is to fly to Alicante, a 35-minute car, taxi or bus ride from the city centre.

• Regional airports are listed below:
• Alicante Airport: (58.3 km)
• Murcia Airport: (149.5 km)
• Valencia Airport: (146.3 km)

The flight time is just over 2.5 hours from London.

How Much Do Flights to Benidorm Cost?

Easyjet, Wizz Air and Ryanair all offer return flights from airports in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol (all to Alicante) for between EUR 30–100.

Where to Stay in Benidorm?

Top areas for hotels and other amenities in Benidorm are:

• Playa de Poniente (Sunset Beach)
• Playa de Levante (Sunrise Beach)
• Benidorm Old City

While a lot of the accommodation options in Benidorm have seen better days, there has been somewhat of a resurgence of new hotels in Benidorm, with prices around the EUR 50–100 mark.

What Else Is There to Do in Benidorm?

Top things to do and places to see in Benidorm are given below:

• Aqualandia Water Park
• Isla de Benidorm
• Benidorm Municipal Market
• El Casco Antiguo de Benidorm (historical neighbourhood)
• L'Aiguera Park
• Museo Boca del Calvari
• Mundomar (sea life theme park)
• Terra Mitica (theme park)
• La Cruz de Benidorm (viewpoint)
• Placa del Castell
• Parc d'Elx

To book without any upfront costs, reach out to our Customer Care Team via our toll-free number, email or online chat.

Plus, with our Best Price Guarantee, if you see a better price for your root canal in Benidorm at the same dentist in Benidorm, we’ll match it!

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