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Best Root Canal Dentists in Joliet, IL (2026)

59 clinics offering root canals, rankedUpdated 6 endodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for root canals: Elite Dental Specialists, Joliet, IL, ranked #1 of 59 by service score; an endodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 740 Google reviews, 4 of 20 collected reviews mention root canals.

  2. 2

    Best specialist (endodontist): Smile League Dental, an endodontist on staff, 4.8★ from 1,161 Google reviews, evening hours and Saturday hours.

  3. 5

    Best for same-day pain relief: Dr. James J. Malinowski DDS, emergency visits.

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59 Joliet clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 6 list an endodontist, 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 27 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 35 of them.

Top 10 root canal dentists in Joliet at a glance

Top 10 root canal dentists in Joliet at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning root canalSame-day
1Elite Dental Specialists, Joliet, IL90Yes (endodontist)5.0★ (740)4—
2Smile League Dental87Yes (endodontist)4.8★ (1,161)——
3Professional Endodontics of Illinois87Yes (endodontist)4.9★ (175)4—
4Endodontic & Periodontic Associates, Ltd.87Yes (endodontist)4.6★ (118)8—
5Dr. James J. Malinowski DDS82———Yes
6Aspen Dental79Yes (endodontist)4.0★ (566)——
7Dental Smiles of Joliet77—4.7★ (545)——
8Disera Lanette M DDS76—4.9★ (397)——
9Streitz Dental Arts75—4.9★ (779)——
10International Dental Joliet, INC.75—4.9★ (446)——

The 59 best root canal dentists in Joliet, 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 Smile League Dental

    3587 Hennepin Dr, Joliet, IL 60431

    87/100

    Ranked #2 for root canals in Joliet: an endodontist on staff; 4.8★ from 1,161 Google reviews.

    • 4.8from 1,161 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smile League DentalFull profile(815) 782-6243
    In their words

    At Smile League Dental, we understand the importance of professionalism, expertise, and excellence. That is why our staff is committed to serving each and every patient with respect, attentive care, and thorough dental work. As a patient, you deserve nothing less. Dr. Mo is an experienced dentist who takes great pride in delivering the best dental care and treatment to patients on a daily basis. With a Master's in Public health, she emphasizes prevention through strong…

    From Smile League Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 Professional Endodontics of Illinois

    903 129th Infantry Dr Suite 200, Joliet, IL 60435

    87/100

    Ranked #3 for root canals in Joliet: an endodontist on staff; 4.9★ from 175 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 175 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Professional Endodontics of IllinoisFull profile(815) 714-2324
    In their words

    At Professional Endodontics of Illinois, our purpose is to create a stress free environment and a pleasant root canal experience. We are dedicated to providing gentle care with integrity, compassion, and professionalism. We are here to amaze you with our friendly team and state of the art technology. Thank You for choosing Professional Endodontics of Illinois.

    From Professional Endodontics of Illinois's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 Endodontic & Periodontic Associates, Ltd.

    3077 W Jefferson St #120, Joliet, IL 60435

    87/100

    Ranked #4 for root canals in Joliet: an endodontist on staff; 4.6★ from 118 Google reviews.

    • 4.6from 118 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Endodontic & Periodontic Associates, Ltd.Full profile(815) 744-5556
    In their words

    At Endodontic & Periodontic Associates, Ltd. conveniently located in the Midwest we take pride in providing quality dental services. We have years of experience working with root canals, gum disease, and dental implants to make sure your smile stays beautiful and healthy. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!

    From Endodontic & Periodontic Associates, Ltd.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

  6. #6 Aspen Dental

    2901 Plainfield Rd A, Joliet, IL 60435

    79/100

    Ranked #6 for root canals in Joliet: an endodontist on staff; 4.0★ from 566 Google reviews.

    • 4.0from 566 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Aspen DentalFull profile(815) 287-0649
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Joliet,IL offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care environment…

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

  7. #7 Dental Smiles of Joliet

    2410 W Jefferson St #108, Joliet, IL 60435

    77/100

    Ranked #7 for root canals in Joliet: 4.7★ from 545 Google reviews; Saturday hours.

    • 4.7from 545 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental Smiles of JolietFull profile(815) 744-4443
    In their words

    Dental Smiles Of Joliet Team strives to provide excellent affordable Dental care for our patients. We offer Dental Implants Invisalin Family and Kids Dentistry Nitrous oxide sedation Braces TMJ Splints Sleep Apnea appliance Crowns Bridges Dentures Extraction Veneers space maintainers Palatal Expanders Clear aligners Gum treatment Deep cleaning Teeth whitening Root Canal Treatments baby teeth root canal Treatments white Fillings Laser Gum Treatment Emergency Dental Care…

    From Dental Smiles of Joliet's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  10. #10 International Dental Joliet, INC.

    18 S Larkin Ave Unit 7, Joliet, IL 60436, United States

    75/100

    Ranked #10 for root canals in Joliet: 4.9★ from 446 Google reviews; Saturday hours.

    • 4.9from 446 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at International Dental Joliet, INC.Full profile(815) 730-1570
    In their words

    Welcome to International Dental, offering a multitude of dental office locations in Illinois for your comfort and convenience. Our team in Joliet are pleased to offer the latest in general and cosmetic dentistry, as well as orthodontics, periodontics and preventative dental care. Our doctors are proud to serve Illinois with convenient access to modern dentistry for residents around the state.

    From International Dental Joliet, INC.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

  17. #17 Shining Smiles Dentistry - Joliet

    110 N Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL 60435

    73/100

    Ranked #17 for root canals in Joliet: 4.9★ from 608 Google reviews; Saturday hours.

    • 4.9from 608 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri closed · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Shining Smiles Dentistry - JolietFull profile(815) 310-3220
    In their words

    When your family needs experienced dentists in Bolingbroke, Joliet, Franklin park, Plainfield, Wheaton, Riverside, Naperville, IL, visit us at Shining Smiles. Dr. Milad Nourahmadi and our friendly staff are committed to redefining family dentistry in the Chicago land area. Combining an environmentally friendly facility, cutting-edge technology, and compassionate care with superior treatment, our dental office provides a full range of general, cosmetic, and restorative…

    From Shining Smiles Dentistry - Joliet's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  19. #19 Dr Jeffry Lapsker

    2201 Glenwood Ave, Joliet, IL 60435

    72/100

    Ranked #19 for root canals in Joliet: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews; 2 of 20 collected reviews mention root canals.

    • 4.8from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–6:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr Jeffry LapskerFull profile(815) 744-1774
    In their words

    General dentistry practice with full hygiene department. Serving the Joliet area since 1985. Across the street from Provena St Jos hospital. We only use white fillings , crowns and bridges. Beautiful porcelain veneers. Crowns over implants Extractions done within my scope of treatment , and emergencies are always a priority Partial and full dentures. We see children when they are about 3 years old. Treating sleep apnea for the last 10 years , and now treating TMJ pain with…

    From Dr Jeffry Lapsker's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Dr. Bryon Hollenberg, DDS For Smiles Only, Ltd.

    1417 Maple Rd, Joliet, IL 60432

    69/100

    Ranked #23 for root canals in Joliet: 1.0★ from 1 Google reviews; evening hours and Saturday hours.

    • 1.0from 1 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9:30 AM–6 PM · Tue 10 AM–6:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–12 PM · Thu 10 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Bryon Hollenberg, DDS For Smiles Only, Ltd.Full profile(815) 723-8978
    In their words

    Welcome to a general family dental practice that's been serving the communities of Will county for over 30 years. We participate in most dental insurance networks and have a strict reserved appointment schedule and not an overbooked waiting room. Nearly every aspect of modern dentistry is offered in a general practice and it's the best place to start for any dental concern you may have.

    From Dr. Bryon Hollenberg, DDS For Smiles Only, Ltd.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 59 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #59, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Mark Streitz Dental685.0★ (234)
27Dental Dreams674.1★ (1,183)Sat
28Dr. C.K. Mehta67
29Dr. Rebecca Jans67
30Hammes Family Dental PC: Mc Cullough Kristin M DDS67
31Joliet Smile World Dental Center67
32Lombardi Dental Office: Eliff Laura DDS67
33New Millenium Smiles67
34Lapsker Jeffrey G DDS665.0★ (4)
35Dr. Ruhan S. Ozgen, DDS655.0★ (35)
36Glenwood Dental Center655.0★ (7)Sat
37All Star Dental Clinic654.6★ (330)
38Thomas C. Zupancic, D.D.S.645.0★ (11)Evenings · Sat
39Malinowski & Sefcik645.0★ (9)Evenings · Sat
40Dunham Christine L DDS645.0★ (1)
41Sefcik David J DDS635.0★ (5)Evenings · Sat
42Dr. Ginger Christian & Associates, P.C.624.2★ (10)Sat
43Will-Grundy Medical Clinic624.2★ (18)
44Dr. Glenn R. Scheive, DDS614.2★ (5)Sat
45Smile Street Dental Associates613.7★ (3)Evenings · Sat
46Steven E. Marek, DDS603.4★ (10)
47Dr.Christian Foltys, DDS Manhatten Office602.8★ (5)Evenings
48Essington Family Dental Care57Evenings · Sat
49Sajan Desai, DMD57Evenings · Sat
50Will County Community Health Center552.7★ (210)Sat
51Dr. Kalpana T. Shah, DMD, PC Primary Family Dental47Evenings
52Joliet Family Dental47Sat
53Primary Family Dental47Evenings
54Hammes Family Dental47Sat
55Richard R. Pellegrini, DDS, FAGD and Associates47Evenings
56Bebar Family Dental LLC47Sat
57Joliet Family Dental: Shweta Kamal DDS43Sat
58My Smiles Dental Center - Joliet37
59Joliet Dental Center: Brumund Thomas J DDS37

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Joliet

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.

6 of Joliet's 59 clinics offering root canals have an endodontist on staff. See endodontists in Joliet

How much does a root canal cost in Joliet?

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

How much does a root canal cost in Joliet?
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 Joliet

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 Joliet root canal dentists

We scored 59 Joliet clinics offering root canals on 8 factors: reputation 25%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%, claimed profile 15%, partnered 5%. 39 were excluded (3 closed and 36 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 Joliet data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume15%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed clinic in the cityMeasured
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
Claimed profile15%The practice has claimed and verified its DentistsRanked profile (free or paid)Not yet collected
Partnered5%The practice links to DentistsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyNot yet collected

Root canals in Joliet: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Joliet?

Elite Dental Specialists, Joliet, IL ranks #1 of 59 Joliet clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. It has an endodontist on staff and 5.0★ from 740 Google reviews. Smile League Dental 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 Joliet, IL?

A root canal in Joliet 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 Joliet do root canals?

Yes. 53 of the 59 Joliet clinics offering root canals do not list an endodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 6 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 Joliet clinics offer same-day root canals?

1 of 59 Joliet clinics offering root canals lists same-day or emergency appointments, led by Dr. James J. Malinowski DDS. 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 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 Joliet root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

27 of 59 Joliet clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including Smile League Dental, Endodontic & Periodontic Associates, Ltd. and Dr. James J. Malinowski DDS. 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 Joliet?

59 Joliet clinics list root canals in our data. 6 of them list an endodontist on staff. They include Elite Dental Specialists, Joliet, IL and Smile League Dental. 27 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 35 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Joliet

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 60 clinics.
  2. : 36 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 3 closed clinics removed.

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