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Best Root Canal Dentists in Decatur, GA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for root canals: Endodontics of Atlanta, ranked #1 of 82 by service score; an endodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 413 Google reviews, 11 of 20 collected reviews mention root canals.

  2. 3

    Best specialist (endodontist): Great Expressions Dental Centers - South DeKalb, an endodontist on staff, 4.7★ from 1,125 Google reviews.

  3. 2

    Best for same-day pain relief: Decatur Dental Care, emergency visits, 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews, 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions root canals.

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82 Decatur clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 3 list an endodontist, 3 offer same-day or emergency visits and 8 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 43 of them.

Top 10 root canal dentists in Decatur at a glance

Top 10 root canal dentists in Decatur at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning root canalSame-day
1Endodontics of Atlanta88Yes (endodontist)4.9★ (413)11—
2Decatur Dental Care83—4.9★ (187)1Yes
3Great Expressions Dental Centers - South DeKalb81Yes (endodontist)4.7★ (1,125)——
4Great Expressions Dental Centers - Decatur76Yes (endodontist)4.2★ (2,351)——
5Progressive Dental Group74—4.8★ (441)——
6Buckner Robert R DDS73————
7Dr. Dwayne L. Turner, DDS73————
8Franklin Edmond M DDS73————
9Geller Nancy DDS73————
10Going Jr Robert E DDS73————

The 82 best root canal dentists in Decatur, 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. #2 Decatur Dental Care

    487 Winn Way #204, Decatur, GA, 30030

    83/100

    Ranked #2 for root canals in Decatur: 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews; 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions root canals.

    • 4.9from 187 Google reviews
    • Speaks English
    • Accepting new patients
    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Dentists
    Dr Megan Post, DDS

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Decatur Dental Care, formerly NMS Dentistry, serves the Decatur community with conservative, patient-focused dentistry rooted in honesty and compassion. Led by Dr. Megan Post, part of an elite group of dentists who have earned their Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD). With her 22+ years of experience, you simply won't find a dentist who does better work when it comes to comprehensive general and family care, including preventive checkups, fillings, crowns,…

    From Decatur Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #3 Great Expressions Dental Centers - South DeKalb

    2853 Candler Rd #101, Decatur, GA 30034

    81/100

    Ranked #3 for root canals in Decatur: an endodontist on staff; 4.7★ from 1,125 Google reviews.

    • 4.7from 1,125 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Great Expressions Dental Centers provides access to affordable dental care delivering both quality and convenience. Our patients rely on us to improve their oral health and we deliver it, one smile at a time.Great Expressions Dental Centers’ doctors and team members strive to help you be your own kind of great every day. We come to work to serve you, and protect that special thing you use to greet the world: your smile. Choosing a neighborhood dental office is an important…

    From Great Expressions Dental Centers - South DeKalb's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #4 Great Expressions Dental Centers - Decatur

    200 E Ponce de Leon Ave # 300, Decatur, GA 30030, United States

    76/100

    Ranked #4 for root canals in Decatur: an endodontist on staff; 4.2★ from 2,351 Google reviews.

    • 4.2from 2,351 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Great Expressions Dental Centers provides access to affordable dental care delivering both quality and convenience. Our patients rely on us to improve their oral health and we deliver it, one smile at a time.Great Expressions Dental Centers’ doctors and team members strive to help you be your own kind of great every day. We come to work to serve you, and protect that special thing you use to greet the world: your smile. Choosing a neighborhood dental office is an important…

    From Great Expressions Dental Centers - Decatur's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #17 Abbas Haider, DDS, PC

    3521 Memorial Dr Suite A, Decatur, GA 30032, United States

    72/100

    Ranked #17 for root canals in Decatur: 4.8★ from 529 Google reviews; evening hours.

    • 4.8from 529 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–4 PM · Thu 11 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We provide, General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry. We have a team that is focused on quality care and service, including a Dental Hygienist everyone loves! We offer complimentary consultations so that potential patients can experience our practice philosophy prior to becoming patients of the practice. The customer service starts with the initial phone call or visit with our team and continues to the back. During the initial consultation with Dr. Haider, within minutes, you…

    From Abbas Haider, DDS, PC's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #19 Roberts Family Dental - Decatur

    3660 Flat Shoals Rd #100, Decatur, GA 30034

    71/100

    Ranked #19 for root canals in Decatur: 4.9★ from 2,073 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 2,073 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Roberts Family Dental is a dentist in Decatur. As a dentist near you, our priority is to provide patients with reliable dental care. The standard procedures we provide include dental bridges, crowns, emergency dentistry, exams and cleanings, extractions, fillings, implants, Invisalign®️, oral cancer screenings, root canal therapy, sealants, teeth whitening, and veneers. As a go-to emergency dentist near me, we provide prompt and efficient dental care when you need it most.

    From Roberts Family Dental - Decatur's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #21 Greater Decatur Dental

    3744 Lavista Rd, Decatur, GA 30033, United States

    71/100

    Ranked #21 for root canals in Decatur: 5.0★ from 518 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 518 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–4 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Greater Decatur Dental is a Dentist Office located in Decatur, GA. We specialize in teeth cleaning, invisalign services, botox services, teeth extraction, teeth whitening, dentures, and more. Our friendly and professional team offers a complete range of treatment from cosmetic and implant restorative dentistry to everyday general family dental care. Greater Decatur Dental provides professional, state-of-the-art, personalized dental care for our patients in a very friendly…

    From Greater Decatur Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  7. #22 Ideal Dental Decatur

    175 N Arcadia Ave Ste 151, Decatur, GA 30030

    70/100

    Ranked #22 for root canals in Decatur: 4.6★ from 785 Google reviews; Saturday hours.

    • 4.6from 785 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Ideal Dental Decatur, we believe that a visit to the dentist should be as pleasant and stress-free as possible. That’s why our Decatur, GA dental office was designed to keep patient comfort in mind. Whether you need to schedule a general checkup or require more extensive dental work, we’ll address any concerns you might have prior to treatment and answer all of your questions in a relaxed, pressure‑free setting.

    From Ideal Dental Decatur's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  8. 70/100

    Ranked #23 for root canals in Decatur: 4.8★ from 190 Google reviews; evening hours.

    • 4.8from 190 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Your Joyful Smile Created by Dr. Terrance L. Jeter & Associates Dr. Jeter has been enthusiastically practicing dentistry for over 25 years and is a proud 1984 graduate of Morehouse College. He went on to pursue his life long dream of becoming a dentist at Fairleigh Dickinson College of Dental Medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey where he graduated with honors in 1988. Additionally, he completed his post graduate work at Emory University Post Graduate School of Dentistry in…

    From Cosmetic and Family Dentistry Dr. Terrance L. Jeter & Associates's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  9. #24 Decatur Smiles

    144 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030

    69/100

    Ranked #24 for root canals in Decatur: 4.8★ from 468 Google reviews; 1 of 20 collected reviews mentions root canals.

    • 4.8from 468 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri 7 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We are an independently owned family dental practice located in Decatur. We are proud to help service our community both in and out of practice. We see both adults and children. Decatur Smiles is strongly family focused and we love seeing all our patients smile. If you have been looking for a dental practice that feels like family then call us your home! Come see us!

    From Decatur Smiles's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  10. #25 Clements Sr Kirby DDS

    4555 Flat Shoals Pkwy # 102, Decatur, GA 30034, United States

    68/100

    Ranked #25 for root canals in Decatur: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews; emergency visits and evening hours.

    • 3.0from 6 Google reviews
    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon 8:15 AM–5 PM · Tue 12 AM–12 AM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sat 12 AM–12 AM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

All 82 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #82, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Decatur Orthodontics685.0★ (429)
27Georgia Dental Center684.6★ (680)
28Metro Decatur Dental Group PC684.0★ (148)
29Dr. Craig Williams Orthodontics674.9★ (343)
30Ashpole Dental Family Dentistry67
31Billman Michael Ala DDS67
32Dental Care Center of Decatur67
33dr loving dentist67
34Dr. Eddie Woods67
35Dr. Farah Husain, DMD67
36Dr. Laneshia Camp67
37Dr. Thomas Price67
38Dr. Ulpa Patel, DDS67
39Great Expressions Dental Centers67
40Jayanthi Fisher67
41Joe Wells67
42Kennedy Family Dental67
43Matthew Oshea67
44ClearChoice Dental Implant Center664.7★ (241)
45Dr. Mark M. Hastings, DDS664.3★ (12)
46North Decatur Dentistry664.2★ (409)
47Franklin Dental663.7★ (852)Evenings · Sat
48East Atlanta Dental664.7★ (143)
49Dilworth C M DDS655.0★ (4)
50Dr. Amy Mathew645.0★ (3)
51Perfecting Smiles With Gentle Hands634.5★ (62)Sat
52Anthony Parrish DDS634.4★ (8)Sat
53Cumberbatch Khalil D DDS635.0★ (1)
54Delbert Warner DDS PC632.7★ (17)
55Dr. C. David Knox, D.D.S., P.A.624.6★ (40)Sat
56Baawo Jr Albert DDS621.0★ (1)
57Ibrahim F. Gabriel D.D.S614.5★ (24)Evenings
58Knight's Dental: Tasha Knight, DDS614.3★ (208)
59Blue Creek Dental604.5★ (52)
60Dr. Marvin R. Winter, DDS595.0★ (13)
61Dove Dental Specialists594.0★ (50)
62Ben W Jernigan Jr DMD594.6★ (29)
63A Smile 4U583.7★ (491)
64A-1 Dentistry57Sat · Sun
65Dr. Cassandra G. Brackett, DDS573.6★ (42)
66Paul lyle Glasser DDS PC563.6★ (26)
67Patel Jay DDS565.0★ (1)
68Campbell Donald J DDS565.0★ (5)
69Rickin Vibhakar55
70VA Dental Clinic481.9★ (55)
71Kool Smiles Dentist43Sat
72Imad Sabbagh, DDS37
73Dental Care Center of Decatur: Lynn A. Livingston37
74Dr. Shauna H. Gammage, DDS37
75O'Shea Dentistry37
76Gailya Axam DDS37
77NMS Dentistry Nancy M Stewart DDS37
78T. James Brown, D.M.D.37
79Spa Dental37
80Spa Dental: Dr. Monica Jones37
81T.O. Vinson Health Center33
82Loving Jr Leroy DDS33

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Decatur

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 Decatur's 82 clinics offering root canals have an endodontist on staff. See endodontists in Decatur

How much does a root canal cost in Decatur?

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

How much does a root canal cost in Decatur?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Front tooth (anterior)$740–$1,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia—
Premolar (bicuspid)$840–$1,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia—
Molar$1,050–$1,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia—
Retreatment of a previous root canal$1,150–$1,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia—

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

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 Decatur root canal dentists

We scored 82 Decatur clinics offering root canals on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 27 were excluded (5 closed and 22 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 Decatur 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 Decatur: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Decatur?

Endodontics of Atlanta ranks #1 of 82 Decatur clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. It has an endodontist on staff and 4.9★ from 413 Google reviews. Decatur Dental Care ranks #2 (4.9★ from 187 Google reviews). 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 Decatur, GA?

A root canal in Decatur typically costs $735–$1,470 USD. By type: front tooth (anterior) $740–$1,100; premolar (bicuspid) $840–$1,250; molar $1,050–$1,450. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Georgia. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Decatur do root canals?

Yes. 79 of the 82 Decatur 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 Decatur clinics offer same-day root canals?

3 of 82 Decatur clinics offering root canals list same-day or emergency appointments, led by Decatur Dental Care, Clements Sr Kirby DDS and Rickin Vibhakar. 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 Georgia?

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 Decatur root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

8 of 82 Decatur clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including Ideal Dental Decatur, Clements Sr Kirby DDS and Franklin Dental. 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 Decatur?

82 Decatur clinics list root canals in our data. 3 of them list an endodontist on staff. They include Endodontics of Atlanta and Great Expressions Dental Centers - South DeKalb. 8 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 43 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Decatur

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 90 clinics.
  2. : 22 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 5 closed clinics removed.