Sorry if this is not in the right spot.

DH had a dental checkup and they sadi he needed a root canal in one of his molars. The dentist tried to do it herself, but said it was too complicated for her and has referred him to an endodontist.

He rang the receptionst there who quoted him $2000 as the standard price for whats usually required. We'd only get back about $500 from PHI.

So he now wants to have the molar pulled out, which I'm a bit worried about (eating without one).

I've advised him to see another dentist who did my parents and my brothers root canals for a second opinion, to see whether he can do it or whether he really needs a specialist.

Is $2000 a normal ballpark figure, or should he ring a few different specialist to see whether there are differences in price?