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Best Root Canal Dentists in Great Neck, NY (2026)

5 clinics offering root canals, rankedUpdated 5 endodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for root canals: Great Neck Endodontics, ranked #1 of 5 by service score; an endodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 238 Google reviews, 6 of 20 collected reviews mention root canals.

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    Best specialist (endodontist): MODERN ENDO LONG ISLAND Dr. William G. Brownstein, DDS, an endodontist on staff, 4.4★ from 60 Google reviews, 9 of 20 collected reviews mention root canals.

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5 Great Neck clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 5 list an endodontist and 1 opens Saturdays.

Top 5 root canal dentists in Great Neck at a glance

Top 5 root canal dentists in Great Neck at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning root canal
1Great Neck Endodontics84Yes (endodontist)4.9★ (238)6
2MODERN ENDO LONG ISLAND Dr. William G. Brownstein, DDS78Yes (endodontist)4.4★ (60)9
3Carmine Peña, DDS PLLC, Amir Sedaghat , DDS PC, Practice Limited to Endodontics78Yes (endodontist)5.0★ (179)8
4Dentist 11023 Great Neck | Stuart Feintuch DDS73Yes (endodontist)4.8★ (41)1
5Heidi N. Zuckerman, DMD - Great Neck Dentist71Yes (endodontist)5.0★ (97)—

The 5 best root canal dentists in Great Neck, 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.

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Great Neck

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.

5 of Great Neck's 5 clinics offering root canals have an endodontist on staff. See endodontists in Great Neck

How much does a root canal cost in Great Neck?

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

How much does a root canal cost in Great Neck?
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 Great Neck

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 Great Neck root canal dentists

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

Who is the best root canal dentist in Great Neck?

Great Neck Endodontics ranks #1 of 5 Great Neck clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. It has an endodontist on staff and 4.9★ from 238 Google reviews. MODERN ENDO LONG ISLAND Dr. William G. Brownstein, DDS 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 Great Neck, NY?

A root canal in Great Neck 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 Great Neck do root canals?

All 5 Great Neck clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff, though general dentists there may also provide treatment. 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.

Which Great Neck root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 5 Great Neck clinics offering root canals lists Saturday hours, including Great Neck Endodontics. 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 Great Neck?

5 Great Neck clinics list root canals in our data. 5 of them list an endodontist on staff. They include Great Neck Endodontics and MODERN ENDO LONG ISLAND Dr. William G. Brownstein, DDS. 1 is open Saturdays. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Great Neck

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 63 clinics.