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Best Root Canal Dentists in Damascus, MD (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for root canals: Damascus Medical, ranked #1 of 8 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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8 Damascus clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens after 6pm. None list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 8 root canal dentists in Damascus at a glance

The 8 best root canal dentists in Damascus, 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. #5 New Smiles Kids Dentistry

    9815 Main St Unit 200, Damascus, MD 20872

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for root canals in Damascus: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 11 AM–7 PM · Thu closed · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Highly experienced Pediatric Dentist, state-of-art office, laser dentistry, caries detection software, intra oral camera, accept special needs kids, perform lip/tongue tie release procedures. Full service dentistry for kids including but not limited to cleanings, digital x-rays, fillings, fluoride, varnish, sedation dentistry, laughing gas, white crowns and much more. We accept most ppo - metlife, delta dental, aetna, carefirst, geha, cigna, guardian, sunlife, humana, dnoa…

    From New Smiles Kids Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #6 Damascus Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center

    26215 Ridge Rd, Damascus, MD 20872

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for root canals in Damascus on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #7 Damascus Dental Group

    9701 New Church St #9, Damascus, MD 20872

    37/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #8 P R Family Medicine

    9815 Main St # 208, Damascus, MD 20872, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for root canals in Damascus on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Damascus

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.

None of Damascus's 8 clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. See endodontists in Damascus

How much does a root canal cost in Damascus?

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

How much does a root canal cost in Damascus?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Front tooth (anterior)$840–$1,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland—
Premolar (bicuspid)$960–$1,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland—
Molar$1,200–$1,700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland—
Retreatment of a previous root canal$1,300–$2,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland—

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

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 Damascus root canal dentists

We scored 8 Damascus 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). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. 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 Damascus data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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 Damascus: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Damascus?

Damascus Medical ranks #1 of 8 Damascus clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. Debra Shin, D.D.S., M.S.D. 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 Damascus, MD?

A root canal in Damascus typically costs $840–$1,680 USD. By type: front tooth (anterior) $840–$1,250; premolar (bicuspid) $960–$1,450; molar $1,200–$1,700. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Maryland. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Damascus do root canals?

Yes. None of the 8 Damascus clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data, so general dentists there typically provide it. 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 Maryland?

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.

How many dentists offer root canals in Damascus?

8 Damascus clinics list root canals in our data. 0 of them list an endodontist on staff. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Damascus

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 10 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.