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Best Root Canal Dentists in Mountainside, NJ (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for root canals: The Smilist Dental Mountainside, ranked #1 of 4 by service score; evening hours and Saturday hours.

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4 Mountainside clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens 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.

Top 4 root canal dentists in Mountainside at a glance

Top 4 root canal dentists in Mountainside at a glance
RankClinicService score
1The Smilist Dental Mountainside57
2Summit Periodontics and Implant Dentistry | Nitika K. Goyal D.D.S.47
3Integrative Dental Care37
4Mountainside Family Dental37

The 4 best root canal dentists in Mountainside, 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.

Scores below: based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 for root canal in Mountainside

    #1 The Smilist Dental Mountainside

    1050 US-22, Mountainside, NJ 07092, United States

    57/100

    Ranked #1 for root canals in Mountainside: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at The Smilist Dental MountainsideFull profile(908) 654-7979
    In their words

    Formerly Isai Fishkin DDS, PA. Mountainside Dentists. The Smilist Dental in Mountainside, NJ includes a team of highly-skilled Dentists, Periodontists, and Dental Professionals committed to meeting all your dental needs under one roof. This Union County, NJ dentist office provides general dentistry, teeth whitening, cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, TMJ disorder, and Invisalign®. We're very proud to be part of the Sprinfield Township, Kenilworth, Westfield, and…

    From The Smilist Dental Mountainside's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 Summit Periodontics and Implant Dentistry | Nitika K. Goyal D.D.S.

    213 Summit Rd, Mountainside, NJ 07092

    47/100

    Ranked #2 for root canals in Mountainside: evening hours.

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–6:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8:30 AM–2:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Summit Periodontics and Implant Dentistry | Nitika K. Goyal D.D.S.Full profile(908) 598-0050

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Mountainside

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 Mountainside's 4 clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. See endodontists in Mountainside

How much does a root canal cost in Mountainside?

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

How much does a root canal cost in Mountainside?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Front tooth (anterior)$910–$1,350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—
Premolar (bicuspid)$1,050–$1,550DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—
Molar$1,300–$1,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—
Retreatment of a previous root canal$1,450–$2,200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey—

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

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 Mountainside root canal dentists

We scored 4 Mountainside 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 Mountainside 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 Mountainside: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Mountainside?

The Smilist Dental Mountainside ranks #1 of 4 Mountainside clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. It has evening hours and Saturday hours. Summit Periodontics and Implant Dentistry | Nitika K. Goyal D.D.S. ranks #2 (evening hours). 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 Mountainside, NJ?

A root canal in Mountainside typically costs $910–$1,820 USD. By type: front tooth (anterior) $910–$1,350; premolar (bicuspid) $1,050–$1,550; molar $1,300–$1,800. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Jersey. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Mountainside do root canals?

Yes. None of the 4 Mountainside 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 Jersey?

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 Mountainside root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 4 Mountainside clinics offering root canals lists Saturday hours, including The Smilist Dental Mountainside. 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 Mountainside?

4 Mountainside clinics list root canals in our data. 0 of them list an endodontist on staff. 1 is open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Mountainside

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 4 clinics.

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