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Best Root Canal Dentists in Elmira, NY (2026)

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    Best overall for root canals: Chemung County Health Department, ranked #1 of 31 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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31 Elmira 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 10 root canal dentists in Elmira at a glance

Top 10 root canal dentists in Elmira at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Chemung County Health Department73
2Top Emergency Dental73
3Able 267
4Arnot Medical Services67
5Arnot Ogden Medical System67
6Dr. Chad Uy67
7Dr. James C. Cooros, MD67
8Dr. Matthew Brown, MD67
9Jason Horn67
10Karpinski Kathryn DDS67

The 31 best root canal dentists in Elmira, 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.

  2. #2 Top Emergency Dental

    199 Harriet St, Elmira, NY 14901

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for root canals in Elmira 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 Top Emergency DentalFull profile
    In their words

    Thank you for considering Top Emergency Dental as your area dental provider. Our team offers services such as emergency dental care, pediatric care, family dental, and emergency denture repair. Our dental professionals also offer excellent general dentistry services as well! At this time, we are unable to take walk-in patients, so please call an appointment today. Our phone lines are manned 24/7, even on holidays and weekends! If you need a dentist and you need one now,…

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

  22. #22 Health Center for Women

    600 Fitch St, Elmira, NY 14905, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for root canals in Elmira 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–4:15 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Health Center for WomenFull profile(607) 737-8140

  23. #23 West Church St Dental

    452 W Church St, Elmira, NY 14901

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for root canals in Elmira 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–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at West Church St DentalFull profile(607) 732-4722

  25. #25 Cesari Andrew P DDS

    451 W Church St # 2, Elmira, NY 14901

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for root canals in Elmira 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 8:30 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Cesari Andrew P DDSFull profile(607) 733-5586

All 31 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Dr. Trung D. Tran, DMD37
27O'Connell Family Dental37
28Maple Ave Family Dental37
29Oral & Implant Surgery33
30Southport Dental33
31Robert G Lyon DDS33

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Elmira

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 Elmira's 31 clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. See endodontists in Elmira

How much does a root canal cost in Elmira?

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

How much does a root canal cost in Elmira?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Front tooth (anterior)$1,000–$1,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Premolar (bicuspid)$1,150–$1,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Molar$1,450–$2,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—
Retreatment of a previous root canal$1,600–$2,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York—

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

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 Elmira root canal dentists

We scored 31 Elmira clinics offering root canals on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Elmira 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 Elmira: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Elmira?

Chemung County Health Department ranks #1 of 31 Elmira clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. Top Emergency Dental 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 Elmira, NY?

A root canal in Elmira typically costs $1,015–$2,030 USD. By type: front tooth (anterior) $1,000–$1,500; premolar (bicuspid) $1,150–$1,750; molar $1,450–$2,000. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New York. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Elmira do root canals?

Yes. None of the 31 Elmira 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 New York?

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 Elmira?

31 Elmira 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 Elmira

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 32 clinics.

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