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Best Root Canal Dentists in Boston, MA (2026)

51 clinics offering root canals, rankedUpdated 3 endodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for root canals: Micro Endodontics, ranked #1 of 51 by service score; an endodontist on staff, 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, 8 of 20 collected reviews mention root canals.

  2. 6

    Best specialist (endodontist): O'Trafford Dental Specialists, an endodontist on staff, 4.8★ from 164 Google reviews, Saturday hours.

  3. 15

    Best for same-day pain relief: Boston University Dental Health Center, emergency visits.

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51 Boston clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 3 list an endodontist, 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 13 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 3 of them.

Top 10 root canal dentists in Boston at a glance

Top 10 root canal dentists in Boston at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning root canal
1Micro Endodontics76Yes (endodontist)4.8★ (41)8
2AP Dental Center73———
3Bespoke Dental Boston73———
4Boston Oral & Facial Surgery73———
5Trinity Dental73———
6O'Trafford Dental Specialists71Yes (endodontist)4.8★ (164)—
7Boston Emergency Dental Service67———
8Day Square67———
9Dental hospital67———
10New England Dental Group67———

The 51 best root canal dentists in Boston, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  4. #4 Boston Oral & Facial Surgery

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for root canals in Boston on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Boston Oral & Facial SurgeryFull profile
    In their words

    Boston Oral and Facial Surgery, LLC: Oral and maxillofacial surgery requires additional years of hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training after graduation from dental school. Our board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon practices exclusively in oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from dental implant surgery to complicate wisdom tooth removal. This also includes techniques designed to achieve optimal patient comfort. Our staff is trained in…

    From Boston Oral & Facial Surgery's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  7. #7 Boston Emergency Dental Service

    94 State St, Boston, MA 02109

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for root canals in Boston on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Boston Emergency Dental ServiceFull profile(857) 227-9044
    In their words

    Thank you for considering us as your dentistry provider. You can expect the highest level of care from our staff. You can count on us for services such as general dentistry, emergency care, pediatric and family dental care as well as denture repair services. We cannot accept walk-in patients therefore each patient must make an appointment. Our phones are open 24/7 including weekends and holidays so you can dial our number anytime.

    From Boston Emergency Dental Service's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  10. #10 New England Dental Group

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 for root canals in Boston on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at New England Dental GroupFull profile
    In their words

    Welcome to New England Dental Group! In addition to helping you achieve the optimum in oral health, our goal is to make your each and every visit as comfortable and as pleasant an experience possible. To this end, we’ve assembled a staff of the most talented doctors, specialists, hygienists, and other professionals in the field. Along with bringing intensive training to our practice, these dedicated individuals have made keeping up to date on the newest techniques and…

    From New England Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  11. #11 North End Community Health Center Dental Clinic

    338-312 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113, United States

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 for root canals in Boston on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at North End Community Health Center Dental ClinicFull profile(617) 643-8070

  13. #13 Unident Dental Center

    90 Providence Hwy, East Walpole, MA 02032, United States

    66/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for root canals in Boston on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionImplantsInvisalignCrowns+7 more

    Book appointment at Unident Dental CenterFull profile(508) 668-1151
    In their words

    Unident Dental Centers is a leading dental practice in Walpole, Massachusetts, dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive dental care in a comfortable and patient-friendly setting. The clinic offers a wide range of services including preventive, cosmetic, restorative, and surgical dentistry. Key treatments include dental implants, orthodontics such as braces and Invisalign, sleep apnea and breathing dentistry, pediatric care, and routine dental checkups.

    From Unident Dental Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  15. #15 Boston University Dental Health Center

    635 Albany St, Boston, MA 02118, United States

    58/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for root canals in Boston: emergency visits and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 12 AM–12 AM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Boston University Dental Health CenterFull profile(617) 358-8360

  16. #16 Tend Dental Post Office Square

    12 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for root canals in Boston: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Tend Dental Post Office SquareFull profile(212) 686-3686
    In their words

    We want you to look forward to the dentist With your teeth and tongue, you eat and talk. With your lips and gums, you kiss and smile. People really care about their mouths. But they don’t like going to the dentist. And for good reason. Lack of trust. Feeling judged. Discomfort. Dentists recognize these frustrations. They know dental isn’t working the way it should. And they, too, want to make it better. That’s why our team decided to remake the entire experience. We combine…

    From Tend Dental Post Office Square's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  17. #17 A Beautiful Smile Dentistry - Boston, MA

    1864 Centre St, Boston, MA 02132

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for root canals in Boston: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at A Beautiful Smile Dentistry - Boston, MAFull profile(617) 390-5371
    In their words

    We offer the most advanced infrastructure and treatments for our customers. You can enjoy high affordability with our West Roxbury dentist services. ABS Dentistry is a famous dental clinic in West Roxbury providing services like Dental deep cleaning, cosmetic dentistry, crown dentistry, emergency dentist, wisdom tooth extraction, fillings, dental implants, Partial and full dentures, Clear Braces Invisalign, root canal therapy and Veneers in West Roxbury. Visit our Website…

    From A Beautiful Smile Dentistry - Boston, MA's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  18. #18 Boston Park Dental Group

    128A Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for root canals in Boston: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–1 PM · Tue 12:30 PM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 12:30 PM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Boston Park Dental GroupFull profile(617) 482-1117

  19. #19 Boston Premier Dentistry, PC

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for root canals in Boston: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 7:30 AM–4 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–7:30 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Boston Premier Dentistry, PCFull profile

  22. #22 Tremont Dental Care

    635 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02118

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for root canals in Boston: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Tremont Dental CareFull profile(617) 424-0606

  23. #23 East Boston Family Dental Center: Rahmatpour Mehdi DDS

    79 Meridian St, Boston, MA 02128, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for root canals in Boston: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at East Boston Family Dental Center: Rahmatpour Mehdi DDSFull profile(617) 567-8882

  24. #24 Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine

    635 Albany St, Boston, MA 02118

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for root canals in Boston: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental MedicineFull profile(617) 358-8300

  25. #25 South Boston Dental Associates

    29 Farragut Rd # D, Boston, MA 02127

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for root canals in Boston: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at South Boston Dental AssociatesFull profile(617) 268-1030

All 51 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #51, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Central Square Smiles47Sat
27Boston University: Dental Health Center43Evenings
28Tufts Dental Associates43Evenings
29B Central Dental Associates43Evenings
30Dental Partners of Boston - Charles River37
31MilleniuM Dental37
32The Dental Group at Post Office Square37
33Faneuil Hall Dental Associates37
34Atlantic Avenue Dental Group37
35CITIDental Boston37
36CITIDental Tremont37
37Devonshire Dental37
38Downtown Dental Center37
39Harvard Dental Center37
40Riley & Han Dental Associates, LLC37
41Commonwealth Dental Group37
42Department of Dentistry37
43Boston Dental37
44Ace Dental Boston- West Roxbury37
45CITIDental High Street37
46CITIDental Post Office Square37
47CITIDental South Boston37
48Arch Street Dental37
49Center Plaza Dental33
50Dentist Boston MA33
51Dr. Smith Dental33

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Boston

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

What is a root canal?

A root canal removes infected or inflamed pulp from inside a tooth, then cleans, disinfects and seals the canals. It is done to save a natural tooth that would otherwise need to come out. Most back teeth need a crown afterward.

Root canal: specialist or general dentist?

Many general dentists perform root canals, especially on front teeth and premolars. Endodontists are root canal specialists with 2–3 extra years of training. They are often recommended for molars with curved or hidden canals, retreatments, and teeth with unusual anatomy.

3 of Boston's 51 clinics offering root canals have an endodontist on staff. See endodontists in Boston

How much does a root canal cost in Boston?

Typical ranges in USD for Boston, MA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does a root canal cost in Boston?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Front tooth (anterior)$950–$1,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Premolar (bicuspid)$1,100–$1,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Molar$1,350–$1,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Retreatment of a previous root canal$1,500–$2,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full root canal cost guide for Boston

What to expect from a root canal

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

A root canal: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1–2 visits, plus a later visit for a crown on most back teeth
Chair timeAbout 60–90 minutes per visit
RecoveryMost patients return to normal activity the next day; tenderness for a few days is common
When to see a specialistMolars, retreatment of an earlier root canal, calcified or curved canals, or when your dentist refers you

How we ranked Boston root canal dentists

We scored 51 Boston clinics offering root canals on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Boston data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Root canals in Boston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Boston?

Micro Endodontics ranks #1 of 51 Boston clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. It has an endodontist on staff and 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews. AP Dental Center ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an endodontist on staff.

How much does a root canal cost in Boston, MA?

A root canal in Boston typically costs $945–$1,890 USD. By type: front tooth (anterior) $950–$1,400; premolar (bicuspid) $1,100–$1,600; molar $1,350–$1,900. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Boston do root canals?

Yes. 48 of the 51 Boston clinics offering root canals do not list an endodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 3 list an endodontist on staff. Typical reasons to see an endodontist: molars, retreatment of an earlier root canal, calcified or curved canals, or when your dentist refers you.

Which Boston clinics offer same-day root canals?

1 of 51 Boston clinics offering root canals lists same-day or emergency appointments, led by Boston University Dental Health Center. Same-day treatment depends on the diagnosis and the schedule, so call ahead to confirm before you go.

Is a root canal covered by insurance or Medicaid in Massachusetts?

Many dental insurance plans cover root canals as basic or major care, often at 50–80% after the deductible, up to the annual maximum. The crown is usually billed separately. Medicaid coverage for adults varies by state.

Does a root canal hurt?

Most patients say a root canal feels similar to getting a filling, because the tooth is numbed with local anesthetic. The infection beforehand is often more painful than the procedure. Mild soreness for a few days afterward is common and usually eases with over-the-counter pain relief.

Which Boston root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

13 of 51 Boston clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including O'Trafford Dental Specialists, Boston University Dental Health Center and Tend Dental Post Office Square. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer root canals in Boston?

51 Boston clinics list root canals in our data. 3 of them list an endodontist on staff. They include Micro Endodontics and O'Trafford Dental Specialists. 13 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 3 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Boston

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 173 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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