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Best Root Canal Dentists in Missoula, MT (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for root canals: Cornerstone Dental Missoula, ranked #1 of 46 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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46 Missoula clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 2 open Saturdays and 2 open after 6pm. None list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

The 46 best root canal dentists in Missoula, 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 Missoula

    #1 Cornerstone Dental Missoula

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for root canals in Missoula 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

    Welcome to Cornerstone Dental Missoula, your new home for healthy smiles! Our practice offers several dental services including general and preventative dentistry, teeth whitening, same day dental crowns, periodontal treatment, tooth-colored fillings, and dental implants. We also offer emergency dental appointments and digital x-rays. Get to know us and contact us to book an appointment!

    From Cornerstone Dental Missoula's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for root canals in Missoula 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

    We provide a full range of prosthodontic and general dental care. Our office is committed to excellence, and our services include general exams and cleanings through comprehensive implant, restorative, and prosthodontic care, including crowns, bridges, dental implants, veneers, dentures, and implant supported dentures.

    From Meng Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #13 Annette Dusseau, DDS, MAGD, ABGD, FACD, FICD

    2901 Brooks St Ste A1, Missoula, MT 59801

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for root canals in Missoula: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #15 Missoula Oral Surgery

    3020 S Reserve St C, Missoula, MT 59801, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for root canals in Missoula 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–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #16 Partnership Health Center

    401 Railroad St W, Missoula, MT 59802

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for root canals in Missoula 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 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Partnership Health Center is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center which provides medical, dental, and behavioral health care along with a full-service pharmacy in our main clinic on W Railroad Street. We have multiple different locations across Missoula County to enhance your access to care, and nobody will be turned away due to inability to pay. All are welcome at PHC. Please call our main line at (406) 258-4789 with any questions or to set up an appointment.

    From Partnership Health Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #17 3 Rivers Pediatric Dentistry

    2680 Washburn St, Missoula, MT 59801

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for root canals in Missoula 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–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Missoula Montana, Pediatric Dentist, Children's Dentist, Kids Dentist: 3 Rivers Pediatric Dentistry strives to provide exceptional dental care to infants, children, teens, and those with special needs. We view every patient as an individual and partner with families to care for their specific needs and promote a lifetime of strong oral health. 3 Rivers Pediatric Dentistry works to treat all patients with compassion and respect in a fun, educational, and kid-centered…

    From 3 Rivers Pediatric Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  7. #20 Meadowlark Dental Care

    628 South Ave W #2, Missoula, MT 59801, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for root canals in Missoula 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–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    WHERE IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU. Welcome to Meadowlark Dental Care. Come in and experience the difference Meadowlark Dental Care can make for you. Our amazing team will work to meet all of your dental needs. Our job is to help you have a healthy, beautiful smile, and make you feel confident throughout all your treatment needs. We look forward to meeting you.

    From Meadowlark Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  8. #21 Miltko Family Dentistry

    1550 South Ave W, Missoula, MT 59801, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for root canals in Missoula 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–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  9. #22 Dr. Joseph C. Meng, DDS

    2315 McDonald Ave Suite #310, Missoula, MT 59801, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for root canals in Missoula 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–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  10. #23 Roth Family Dentistry

    725 SW Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT 59803, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for root canals in Missoula 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–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dr. Kathy Schroeder Roth has a large general dental practice in Missoula. She moved to Montana about 23 years ago. In Montana, over the years, Dr. Roth has been very involved in the Missoula community with various fundraising efforts for various hospital, community arts and educational efforts. She has been a great supporter of the University of Montana, and Community Hospital.

    From Roth Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  11. #24 Discovery Dental Group

    2825 Connery Way, Missoula, MT 59808

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for root canals in Missoula 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–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  12. #25 Dr. Joshua Green, DDS

    2825 Connery Way, Missoula, MT 59808, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for root canals in Missoula 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–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Missoula

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 Missoula's 46 clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. See endodontists in Missoula

How much does a root canal cost in Missoula?

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

How much does a root canal cost in Missoula?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Front tooth (anterior)$700–$1,050DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Montana—
Premolar (bicuspid)$800–$1,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Montana—
Molar$1,000–$1,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Montana—
Retreatment of a previous root canal$1,100–$1,700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Montana—

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

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 Missoula root canal dentists

We scored 46 Missoula 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 Missoula 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 Missoula: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Missoula?

Cornerstone Dental Missoula ranks #1 of 46 Missoula clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. Dental Care of Montana 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 Missoula, MT?

A root canal in Missoula typically costs $700–$1,400 USD. By type: front tooth (anterior) $700–$1,050; premolar (bicuspid) $800–$1,200; molar $1,000–$1,400. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Montana. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Missoula do root canals?

Yes. None of the 46 Missoula 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 Montana?

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 Missoula root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

2 of 46 Missoula clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including Annette Dusseau, DDS, MAGD, ABGD, FACD, FICD and Kate Diggs, 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 Missoula?

46 Missoula clinics list root canals in our data. 0 of them list an endodontist on staff. 2 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Missoula

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 48 clinics.