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Best Root Canal Dentists in Merrick, NY (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall for root canals: Evenly Orthodontics Merrick, ranked #1 of 31 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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31 Merrick clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 14 open Saturdays and 11 open after 6pm. None list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

The 31 best root canal dentists in Merrick, 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. Ranked #1 for root canal in Merrick

    #1 Evenly Orthodontics Merrick

    1955 Merrick Rd Suite 206, Merrick, NY 11566

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for root canals in Merrick 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

    In their words

    Evenly Orthodontics, the Invisalign Expert, is the nations's leading provider of Invisalign teeth straightening. Call or visit the site today to book your free consultation at our Merrick location and see how quickly you could have the smile you always wanted, all backed by the Evenly Guarantee. Come see why people love Evenly.

    From Evenly Orthodontics Merrick's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #16 Dr. Gary Morganstern

    2559 Linden Ln, Merrick, NY 11566

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #17 Dr. Charles J. Puglisi, DMD

    1785 Merrick Ave N, Merrick, NY 11566

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #18 Polished Dental Care

    31 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–3 PM · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5:30 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #19 Dental Laser Care Associates

    56 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 9:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    A brilliant smile starts from the inside out, which is why it’s never too late to start taking better care of your teeth with using either laser dentistry or cosmetic dentistry.

    From Dental Laser Care Associates's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #20 Perrino Family Dentistry

    1808 Merrick Rd, Merrick, NY 11566, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–8 PM · Tue 11 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    You’ll be amazed at how enjoyable a trip to the dentist can be! Our family owned dental practice is committed to providing the highest quality dental treatment. Our comfortable and caring environment is perfect for family members of all ages. We offer a wide variety of services, including implants, Invisalign, veneers, Botox and oral sleep apnea appliances as well as routine and cosmetic dental care. We value your time and pride ourselves on punctuality with minimal time in…

    From Perrino Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  7. #21 Concetta Mangiaracina, DDS, PLLC

    1955 Merrick Rd Suite 101, Merrick, NY 11566, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for root canals in Merrick: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–2 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  8. #22 Dr. Yanina Krayevsky, DDS

    31 Merrick Ave Suite 140, Merrick, NY 11566

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu closed · Fri 10 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  9. #24 Garfield & Kramer & D'abundo

    2116 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for root canals in Merrick: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  10. #25 Merrick Dental Care

    1846 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for root canals in Merrick: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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.

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Merrick

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

How much does a root canal cost in Merrick?

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

How much does a root canal cost in Merrick?
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 Merrick

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 Merrick root canal dentists

We scored 31 Merrick clinics offering root canals on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 5 were excluded (5 duplicate listings). 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 Merrick 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 Merrick: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Merrick?

Evenly Orthodontics Merrick ranks #1 of 31 Merrick clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. Merrick Dental Arts 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 Merrick, NY?

A root canal in Merrick 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 Merrick do root canals?

Yes. None of the 31 Merrick 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.

Which Merrick root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

14 of 31 Merrick clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including Dr. Gary Morganstern, Dr. Charles J. Puglisi, DMD and Polished Dental Care. 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 Merrick?

31 Merrick clinics list root canals in our data. 0 of them list an endodontist on staff. 14 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Merrick

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 34 clinics.
  2. : 5 duplicate listings merged.