IMO, $2000 seems like a lot for a root canal, even for a molar.
Anyhow, what's the premium for this particular dental policy that you have?
I paid $1800 for a root canal in 2008 or so. $2k in 2023 doesn't seem bad.
But I will say that I never felt a thing and it was one of the most comfortable times I've ever had in a dentist's chair. I usually get up and am soaking wet just from a cleaning/exam.
The guy who did my root canal was a civil engineer in a prior life before he realized he didn't want to be an idio, I mean a civil engineer. He went to dental school and I have to say him being an engineer must be the absolute best way to pre-game for dentistry. This guy is about my age (52), so he was fairly young in his engineering career when he changed lanes.
Anyway, a typical crown has always been $1500+ and insurance always paid 50%.
I can tell you that starting an HSA if possible, is the best thing you can do when young. My wife had contributed to an HSA for about 15 years, had over $30k in it until last year when we found out she has Lyme. That money is long gone now....