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Best Root Canal Dentists in Highland Park, IL (2026)

39 clinics offering root canals, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for root canals: Dr. Larry R. Farsakian, DDS, ranked #1 of 39 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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39 Highland Park clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 15 open Saturdays and 9 open 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 Highland Park at a glance

Top 10 root canal dentists in Highland Park at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Dr. Larry R. Farsakian, DDS73
2Dr. William F. Leavitt, DDS73
3Highland Park Periodontics73
4Lake County Health Department: Popa Mihaela DDS73
5Boshes Family Dental Care67
6Dr. Caroline Shepherd67
7Dr. Molly Oster67
8Dr. Stephen F. Salinger, DDS67
9Dr. Ted J. Piotrowski, DDS67
10Holistic Dental Care67

The 39 best root canal dentists in Highland Park, 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.

  16. #16 Lake County Health Department - North Shore Health Center

    1840 Green Bay Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for root canals in Highland Park: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–4 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Lake County Health Department - North Shore Health CenterFull profile(847) 377-8800

  17. #17 Rosen Orthodontics

    1866 Sheridan Rd Ste 312, Highland Park, IL 60035

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for root canals in Highland Park: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–7 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Rosen OrthodonticsFull profile(847) 432-1614
    In their words

    Rosen Orthodontics is a North Shore orthodontic practice offering the latest treatments and technologies to patients across the Chicago area who need orthodontic care. We offer 2 convenient locations to better serve you. Call us today! We also speak: Spanish, Russian, Polish and Romanian!

    From Rosen Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  18. #18 Keith Mellovitz, DDS, PC

    1893 Sheridan Rd Ste 318, Highland Park, IL 60035

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for root canals in Highland Park: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Keith Mellovitz, DDS, PCFull profile(847) 433-9350

  19. #19 Joshua T Grumet DDS PC

    1893 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for root canals in Highland Park: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Joshua T Grumet DDS PCFull profile(847) 433-9350

  20. #20 Dr. Mohammad Al-Asadi, DDS, FAGD

    806 Central Ave #201, Highland Park, IL 60035

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for root canals in Highland Park: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–2 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–2 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–2:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Mohammad Al-Asadi, DDS, FAGDFull profile(630) 530-7998

  21. #21 Think Better Life - Orofacial Pain, TMJ & Sleep Disorder Solutions Chicago

    3500 Western Ave Suite 101, Highland Park, IL 60035

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for root canals in Highland Park: Saturday and Sunday hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Think Better Life - Orofacial Pain, TMJ & Sleep Disorder Solutions ChicagoFull profile(847) 533-8313
    In their words

    Think Better Life is dedicated to providing treatment of Orofacial pain, TMJ/TMD Disorders, Treatment of Sleep Apnea and Snoring with oral appliance therapy a comfortable alternative to CPAP and to treatment and prevention of Headaches and Migraines and related Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalgias. Think Better Life was opened in January of 2014 in Highland Park by Dr Shapira who has practiced in Lake County since 1984 when he founded Delany Dental Care in Gurnee.

    From Think Better Life - Orofacial Pain, TMJ & Sleep Disorder Solutions Chicago's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Port Clinton Dental Care

    1770 1st St Ste 360, Highland Park, IL 60035, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for root canals in Highland Park: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 12 PM–8 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu closed · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Port Clinton Dental CareFull profile(847) 432-1416
    In their words

    Port Clinton Dental Care in Highland Park is led by Michael Wasserman, DDS. Our dentist offers general, cosmetic, and restorative dental procedures including mini dental implants, clear braces, dental bonding, teeth whitening, & more. Our patients are our priority. Whether it is your first or 100th visit, you can expect to be treated like family from the moment you enter our office. We always seek to exceed patient expectations by providing a comfortable environment,…

    From Port Clinton Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Smile Direct Club

    229 Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for root canals in Highland Park: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 10 AM–8 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri closed · Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smile Direct ClubFull profile(800) 848-7566

  24. #24 North Suburban Dental of Highland Park

    2685 Waukegan Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for root canals in Highland Park: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–3 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at North Suburban Dental of Highland ParkFull profile(847) 432-1111
    In their words

    We are a family general dental practice that has been serving the Highland Park and surrounding communities for 50+ years. Our goal is simple; provide superior dental care in a comfortable environment. We know that the dentist isn't a place most people want to be. Therefore, we will work to make sure that your appointment is as painless as possible and hopefully make the dentist a place that you look forward to visiting!

    From North Suburban Dental of Highland Park's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Highland Park Oral Maxillofacial and Implant Surgery - Nathan Braverman DMD MD PC

    1770 1st St Ste 350, Highland Park, IL 60035

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for root canals in Highland Park: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–12 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Highland Park Oral Maxillofacial and Implant Surgery - Nathan Braverman DMD MD PCFull profile(847) 433-1516

All 39 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Jacob, Mark B, DDS, MS, PC- Highland Park OMS47Sat
27Gilbert Orthodontics47Evenings
28Lloyd Sigman D.D.S., Ltd47Evenings
29North Shore Sleep Dentistry47Sat
30Highland Park Oms43Sat
31Garrity Square Dental43Sat
32Dr. Jeffrey E. Riesberg, DDS43Sat
33Robb Orthodontics37
34The Smile Group37
35Dr. Jessica Cohen Orthodontics37
36Smile Direct Club37
37Pediatric Dentistry of Northbrook & Highland Park37
38Egan Richard DDS33
39Hochstadter, Isaacson, Cherny, Dumanis & Associates Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ltd.33

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Highland Park

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 Highland Park's 39 clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. See endodontists in Highland Park

How much does a root canal cost in Highland Park?

Typical ranges in USD for Highland Park, IL. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does a root canal cost in Highland Park?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Front tooth (anterior)$810–$1,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois—
Premolar (bicuspid)$920–$1,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois—
Molar$1,150–$1,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois—
Retreatment of a previous root canal$1,250–$1,950DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois—

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

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 Highland Park root canal dentists

We scored 39 Highland Park 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 Highland Park 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 Highland Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Highland Park?

Dr. Larry R. Farsakian, DDS ranks #1 of 39 Highland Park clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. Dr. William F. Leavitt, DDS 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 Highland Park, IL?

A root canal in Highland Park typically costs $805–$1,610 USD. By type: front tooth (anterior) $810–$1,200; premolar (bicuspid) $920–$1,400; molar $1,150–$1,600. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Highland Park do root canals?

Yes. None of the 39 Highland Park 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 Illinois?

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 Highland Park root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

15 of 39 Highland Park clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including Lake County Health Department - North Shore Health Center, Rosen Orthodontics and Keith Mellovitz, DDS, PC. 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 Highland Park?

39 Highland Park clinics list root canals in our data. 0 of them list an endodontist on staff. 15 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Highland Park

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 40 clinics.

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