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Best Root Canal Dentists in Cincinnati, OH (2026)

158 clinics offering root canals, rankedUpdated 20 endodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for root canals: Elite Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, ranked #1 of 158 by service score; an endodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 616 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Best specialist (endodontist): Aspen Dental, an endodontist on staff, 4.3★ from 1,449 Google reviews, evening hours and Saturday hours.

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158 Cincinnati clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 20 list an endodontist and 9 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 86 of them.

Top 10 root canal dentists in Cincinnati at a glance

Top 10 root canal dentists in Cincinnati at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning root canal
1Elite Cosmetic and Family Dentistry84Yes (endodontist)5.0★ (616)—
2Aspen Dental83Yes (endodontist)4.3★ (1,449)—
3James Fennell82Yes (endodontist)5.0★ (1,049)—
4Pure Smiles - Western Hills80Yes (endodontist)4.9★ (450)—
5Wright Dental Center - Anderson Office79Yes (endodontist)4.9★ (461)—
6Paul F Siegel, DDS79Yes (endodontist)4.0★ (32)13
7Pleasant Run Dental78Yes (endodontist)4.6★ (181)2
8Imperial Endodontics: Zachary Imperial DDS MS78Yes (endodontist)5.0★ (244)13
9Aspen Dental77Yes (endodontist)3.9★ (819)1
10Kenwood Endodontics: Daryl Kwan, DDS, MSD77Yes (endodontist)4.9★ (253)11

The 158 best root canal dentists in Cincinnati, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 for root canal in Cincinnati

    #1 Elite Cosmetic and Family Dentistry

    11039 Prince Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45241

    84/100

    Ranked #1 for root canals in Cincinnati: an endodontist on staff; 5.0★ from 616 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 616 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu closed · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Elite Cosmetic and Family DentistryFull profile(513) 771-5212
    In their words

    Our high-tech practice has an experienced and caring team that is committed to the improvement of our patients’ smiles and their lives. This results in a friendly, personable staff that you can count on. We work to provide your family with complementary, professional and quality dentistry in Cincinnati, Ohio, and in the surrounding areas of Fairfield, Mason, Covington, and Norwood, Ohio. To better care for your smile, we utilize advanced equipment at Elite Cosmetic and…

    From Elite Cosmetic and Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 Aspen Dental

    6218 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211

    83/100

    Ranked #2 for root canals in Cincinnati: an endodontist on staff; 4.3★ from 1,449 Google reviews.

    • 4.3from 1,449 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 7 AM–6:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–12 PM · Sat 7 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(513) 245-8460
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Cincinnati,OH offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care…

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

  4. #4 Pure Smiles - Western Hills

    3650 Muddy Creek Rd #200, Cincinnati, OH 45238, United States

    80/100

    Ranked #4 for root canals in Cincinnati: an endodontist on staff; 4.9★ from 450 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 450 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Pure Smiles - Western HillsFull profile(513) 434-1987
    In their words

    Pure Smiles strives to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients through high-quality dentistry. We foster a friendly, warm, and welcoming atmosphere where patients feel like a member of our dental office family. With a focus on patient education and open communication, the entire Pure Smiles team is committed to providing advanced, comprehensive dentistry in a compassionate environment.

    From Pure Smiles - Western Hills's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Wright Dental Center - Anderson Office

    7655 Five Mile Rd Suite 219, Cincinnati, OH 45230, United States

    79/100

    Ranked #5 for root canals in Cincinnati: an endodontist on staff; 4.9★ from 461 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 461 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Wright Dental Center - Anderson OfficeFull profile(513) 231-2026
    In their words

    At Wright Dental Center dentist office in Cincinnati OH, your smile is our top priority. Dr. James Wright & Dr. Vanessa Short, with the entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. Part of our commitment to serving our patients includes providing information that helps them to make more informed decisions about their oral health needs.

    From Wright Dental Center - Anderson Office's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  7. #7 Pleasant Run Dental

    11740 Hamilton Ave A, Cincinnati, OH 45231, United States

    78/100

    Ranked #7 for root canals in Cincinnati: an endodontist on staff; 4.6★ from 181 Google reviews.

    • 4.6from 181 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Pleasant Run DentalFull profile(513) 825-7570
    In their words

    Pleasant Run Dental, the office of George A Downing Jr DDS, offers comprehensive dental care for the whole family. We have the latest technology, education, skills, and materials to provide the best dental care possible in a comfortable, friendly environment.

    From Pleasant Run Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  9. #9 Aspen Dental

    35 E Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45246

    77/100

    Ranked #9 for root canals in Cincinnati: an endodontist on staff; 3.9★ from 819 Google reviews.

    • 3.9from 819 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(513) 642-0002
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Cincinnati,OH offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care…

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

  13. #13 247 Dental

    7764 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for root canals in Cincinnati 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 247 DentalFull profile(513) 741-2253
    In their words

    24/7 Dental offers emergency dental care in Cincinnati, OH ranging from extractions, fillings and root canals on a walk-in basis. We take pride in providing excellent customer service with a patient centric approach. 24/7 Dental accepts most major insurances including Medicaid and CareCredit.

    From 247 Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  14. #14 247 Dental - Emergency Dental Care

    7764 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for root canals in Cincinnati 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 247 Dental - Emergency Dental CareFull profile(513) 741-2253
    In their words

    24/7 Dental offers emergency dental care in Cincinnati, OH ranging from extractions, fillings and root canals on a walk-in basis. We take pride in providing excellent customer service with a patient centric approach. 24/7 Dental accepts most major insurances including Medicaid and CareCredit.

    From 247 Dental - Emergency Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  17. #17 Capture Dental Health & Beauty Center

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for root canals in Cincinnati 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 Capture Dental Health & Beauty CenterFull profile
    In their words

    Capture Dental Health & Beauty Center is a revolutionary concept combining cosmetic dentistry, dental ceramic art center, beauty spa and nutrition all in one place to bring you the highest level of dental and facial aesthetics. We know that not one smile, face, or body is the same. As leaders in the dental industry, we’ve joined together to bring you a completely unique dental health and beauty center. We are designers of character, honoring your individual uniqueness,…

    From Capture Dental Health & Beauty Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Fountain Square Dental Care: Thomas W. Geiger, DMD

    525 Vine St Suite 1020, Cincinnati, OH 45202

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for root canals in Cincinnati 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 Fountain Square Dental Care: Thomas W. Geiger, DMDFull profile(513) 621-2483

All 158 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #158, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Hagen Dental Practice73
27Hall Vicki73
28J & J Dental Studio73
29Kemper Pond Dental73
30Lee Connie a DDS73
31Liberty Dental Care & Dentures, 7100 Sennet Pl. Suite E, West Chester, OH 4506973
32Northern Hill Dentistry73
33Rapid Dental Service73
34Robert H Efkeman Inc73
35Sleep Apnea Solutions of Cincinnati73
36Stacey Blume DMD, MS & Abhishek Patel BDS, MSD73
37Stone Creek Family Dental73
38Thornell Dentistry73
39Total Dentistry - Dr. Christopher Omeltschenko DDS73
40Blue Ash Dental Group734.8★ (1,706)
41Timothy J Kreimer DDS INC, Endodontist724.4★ (27)
42Hyde Park Dental Arts, LLC724.9★ (823)
43Carey Hein DDS714.6★ (35)
44Reading Family Dental715.0★ (23)Sat
45Schneider Endodontics714.5★ (23)
46Delhi Dental Cincinnati704.9★ (1,134)
47Dental-One704.3★ (30)
48Dental Implants Downtown Cincinnati704.9★ (1,860)
49Warren R. Gase, DDS704.9★ (583)
50MK Dental Excellence – Dentist Cincinnati704.6★ (575)Sat
51Moorehead Family Dentistry704.8★ (593)
52G Russell & Renee Frankel703.7★ (3)
53Afinia Dental - Mason694.8★ (769)
54Wyoming Smile Center694.8★ (1,321)
55Anderson Dental Care694.8★ (333)
56Zollett Endodontics693.9★ (38)
57Seven Star Dental694.9★ (428)
58Weisenberger Dental695.0★ (289)
59Beckham Square Family Dental, Dr. Schmerler & Dr. Malavich694.9★ (217)Evenings
60Aspen Dental - Cincinnati, OH (Oakley)694.0★ (425)Evenings
61Kemper Meadow Family Dentistry694.8★ (602)
62Millvale Health Clinic683.7★ (45)
63Aspen Dental - Cincinnati, OH - Northgate684.2★ (1,448)Evenings
64Affordable Dentures & Implants684.5★ (1,250)
65MK&C Dental Group Cincinnati685.0★ (370)
66Sharonville Family Dental684.5★ (228)
67Dr. Kurt W. Ficker, DDS684.7★ (6)
68Jane R. Mays, DMD674.9★ (162)
69Smiles 1st Children’s Dentistry – Montgomery674.6★ (405)
70Montgomery Dental Care: Janette A. Williams, DDS674.7★ (39)Evenings
71Arnold Frederic H DDS67
72Bradley Girdwood67
73Careington Dental Plans67
74Christopher Thielen67
75Cincinnati - OMS, Inc.67
76Delta Dental Plan of Ohio, Inc.67
77Dr. Brian Borg, DMD67
78Dr. Tracy Hodge67
79Family Dental Care Associates67
80Niket Amin67
81Norwood Child Health Center67
82Oral Health Services LLC67
83Patel Dhruvkumar DDS67
84Smiles 4 Kids Pediatric Dentistry67
85Swope Monica B DDS67
86Aspen Dental - Cincinnati, OH - Eastgate664.0★ (1,039)Evenings
87Eastgate Smiles Dental Care654.7★ (109)
88Reliable Dental of Mason654.7★ (277)
89Cincinnati Oral Surgeons, Inc.654.8★ (178)
90Oakley Dental Group654.1★ (196)
91Onady Mark R DDS654.8★ (36)Evenings
92Wnek Greg DDS654.0★ (1)
93Slonaker William D DDS655.0★ (2)
94Dentists of Westwood654.5★ (278)
95McMicken Dental Center644.8★ (4)
96Wolf + Adler Family Dentistry644.3★ (12)
97Northside Dental644.7★ (23)Evenings
98Noble Pediatric Dental644.9★ (93)
99Dr. M. Chopra644.8★ (119)
100Elizabeth Plas DMD634.9★ (81)
101Dr. Christopher M. Ball, DDS634.1★ (8)Evenings
102Frederic S. Hill Jr., DDS634.9★ (72)
103Colerain Advanced Dental Care634.6★ (25)Evenings
104Dentists at Hyde Park Plaza634.2★ (565)
105Elm Street Health Center634.0★ (119)Evenings
106James Petricone625.0★ (11)Evenings
107Elm Street Dental Clinic623.4★ (25)
108Todd Williams, DDS614.9★ (14)
109UC Health Dental Center603.3★ (41)
110Shinkle Dentistry604.2★ (24)
111Naveen Yadav605.0★ (3)
112Dennis M. Murphy, DDS603.9★ (14)
113Yoxthimer Rebecca B DDS594.5★ (11)
114Dentist592.5★ (2)
115Glendale Family Dentistry Inc: Vanstone Troy A DDS594.3★ (12)
116Clement Jr Charles E DDS584.4★ (14)
117See More Smiles583.2★ (81)
118Price Hill Health Center583.1★ (78)Evenings
119Forest Park Health Center573.8★ (9)
120Jared Graham575.0★ (3)
121Dr. James Katz, DDS563.4★ (16)
122Cincy Smiles Foundation563.2★ (161)
123Crest Smile Shoppe563.1★ (37)
124Cincinnati Dental Society564.5★ (2)
125Cosmetic & Implant Dental Center of Cincinnati563.3★ (30)
126Wolf Edward N DDS555.0★ (1)
127Hagen Dental Practice - Dr Rikul D Patel555.0★ (1)
128Dentco53Evenings · Sat
129The Dental Care Plus Group502.4★ (64)
130ProSmiles of Utah47Sat
131Bell Dental Group47Evenings
132Fountain Sq Cosmtc Dental Group47Sat
133Wayne Wallace47Evenings
134Cornerstone Dental Group: Ronald Solomon DDS and Angela Ott DDS43Sat
135Lippert & Wilkes Inc43Sat
136Dental Implant Center of Ohio43Sat
137Anderson Ferry Dental37
138Anderson Ferry Dental: Anderson Steven Dr & Anderson Amanda Dr37
139Mt. Lookout Dentistry37
140Dentist Cincinnati OH37
141Fountain Square Cosmetic Dental Group37
142Pearce Dental Group37
143First Impressions Dentistry - Riversbend Dental Springdale37
144Cornerstone Dental Group37
145Jim Simpson, DMD37
146Wallace Group Dentistry37
147CincySmiles Dental Center37
148Vincent P Williams DDS, Inc.37
149Powers Family Dental Care37
150Smiles 4 Kids Pediatric Dentistry: Cindy R. Pong, DDS37
151Labeda Dental37
152Cincinnati.dental37
153Affordable Dentures & Implants33
154Southwood, Paul, and Pope Family Dentistry33
155Springdale Dental Arts Center33
156Clifton Dental Care33
157Dr. Parneet S. Sohi, DDS33
158Farber & Farber Dentistry33

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Cincinnati

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.

20 of Cincinnati's 158 clinics offering root canals have an endodontist on staff. See endodontists in Cincinnati

How much does a root canal cost in Cincinnati?

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

How much does a root canal cost in Cincinnati?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Front tooth (anterior)$700–$1,050DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio—
Premolar (bicuspid)$800–$1,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio—
Molar$1,000–$1,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio—
Retreatment of a previous root canal$1,100–$1,700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio—

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

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 Cincinnati root canal dentists

We scored 158 Cincinnati clinics offering root canals on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 31 were excluded (4 closed and 27 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Cincinnati?

Elite Cosmetic and Family Dentistry ranks #1 of 158 Cincinnati clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. It has an endodontist on staff and 5.0★ from 616 Google reviews. Aspen Dental ranks #2 (an endodontist on staff). 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 Cincinnati, OH?

A root canal in Cincinnati typically costs $700–$1,400 USD. By type: front tooth (anterior) $700–$1,050; premolar (bicuspid) $800–$1,200; molar $1,000–$1,400. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Ohio. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Cincinnati do root canals?

Yes. 138 of the 158 Cincinnati clinics offering root canals do not list an endodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 20 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.

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

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 Cincinnati root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

9 of 158 Cincinnati clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including Aspen Dental, Reading Family Dental and MK Dental Excellence – Dentist Cincinnati. 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 Cincinnati?

158 Cincinnati clinics list root canals in our data. 20 of them list an endodontist on staff. They include Elite Cosmetic and Family Dentistry and Aspen Dental. 9 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 86 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Cincinnati

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 358 clinics.
  2. : 27 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 4 closed clinics removed.

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