Dental services in Pakistan: prices, rules and how to get offers
On this page: prices · who offers it · how to get prices
A dental cleaning in Pakistan usually costs between Rs 500 and Rs 12,000, and a root canal between Rs 8,000 and Rs 35,000 per tooth, depending on the city, the clinic and the tooth. For a price that fits your own case, describe it in a request on BlaBlaPrice: the AI looks through clinic websites and price lists in Pakistan and shows the prices and clinics it finds.
Approximate prices in Pakistan, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Service | Price range |
|---|
| Teeth cleaning, general range in Pakistan | Rs 500–12,000 |
| Cleaning and polishing on one clinic's price list | Rs 3,500–6,500 |
| Root canal, single-rooted front tooth (Karachi) | Rs 15,000–20,000 |
| Root canal, multi-rooted molar (Karachi) | Rs 25,000–30,000 |
| Root canal, per tooth (Islamabad) | Rs 8,000–35,000 |
| Assessment visit before a treatment plan (Karachi clinic) | Rs 2,000 |
Local rules and what to check
In Islamabad, the health regulator (IHRA) publishes minimum service standards for dental clinics. They require a clinic to be registered or licensed, and they say that patients and their families have the right to information about expected costs. Ask for the expected cost before treatment starts, and ask to see the clinic's licence. If a clinic charges an assessment fee, as one Karachi clinic does at Rs 2,000, ask whether it is taken off the price of the treatment.
Season and timing
Pakistan has a desert climate: summers are very hot from May to September, and winters are mild from November to March. November is the start of the mild months, which are the more comfortable time for planned visits to the clinic. If a tooth hurts now, do not wait for a cooler month. Say so in the request, ask for pain relief to be discussed, and get seen sooner.
How dental work is bought here
Dental treatment is done in the clinic, so the buyer goes to the clinic in their own city. Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad have the most clinics in the price lists found for this category. Root canal work is quoted per tooth, and cleaning per visit. Ask whether the quote covers the whole treatment or whether each visit is charged separately, since a root canal often takes more than one appointment.
What to put in your request
Name the service you need and how many teeth are involved, and describe the tooth condition and the material you prefer. Add your budget in rupees, your city or area, and when you need the treatment. For a child, give the patient's age, and say whether you need pain relief now. The more exact the request, the clearer the offers you get back from clinics.
Writing the request on BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe what you need in your own words in the chat, and add a photo if it helps. The AI asks for missing details, looks through clinic websites and price lists in Pakistan, and shows the prices and clinics it finds. Registered sellers receive the request and reply in the chat with their own price, terms and delivery. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide with whom to exchange them. If you already know a clinic, you can send it the request link yourself. Read how it works or compare options in dental treatment.
Questions and answers
How much does a dental cleaning cost in Pakistan?
Prices found online run from about Rs 500 to Rs 12,000, and one clinic's list shows Rs 3,500 to Rs 6,500 for cleaning and polishing. Ask the clinic for its price before you book, as it varies by city and clinic.
How much is a root canal?
In Islamabad, prices quoted per tooth run from about Rs 8,000 to Rs 35,000. In Karachi, a front tooth is listed at Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 and a molar at Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000.
Does the clinic have to be licensed?
Yes, according to the IHRA minimum standards for dental clinics in Islamabad, which require registration or a licence. Ask to see the licence before treatment starts.
Is there a fee for the first visit?
One Karachi clinic charges an assessment fee of Rs 2,000 before its treatment plan. Ask whether that fee is deducted from the treatment price.
