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Best Root Canal Dentists in Scranton, PA (2026)

49 clinics offering root canals, rankedUpdated 1 endodontist0 paid placementsHow we rank →

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    Best overall for root canals: Wadsworth Endodontics, ranked #1 of 49 by service score; an endodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 233 Google reviews, 7 of 20 collected reviews mention root canals.

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49 Scranton clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 1 lists an endodontist and 5 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.

Top 10 root canal dentists in Scranton at a glance

Top 10 root canal dentists in Scranton at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning root canal
1Wadsworth Endodontics80Yes (endodontist)4.9★ (233)7
2Nancy E. Willis DDS Children's Dentistry73———
38th Ave. Dental Bldg.67———
4Affiliated Pediatric67———
5Brennan Michael P DDS67———
6Dental Implant Center67———
7dentist Scranton67———
8Dr. Caitlin Mccarthy67———
9Dr. Frank A Dinoia DDS67———
10Dr. Joellen Drosinski67———

The 49 best root canal dentists in Scranton, 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 Nancy E. Willis DDS Children's Dentistry

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for root canals in Scranton 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

    Book appointment at Nancy E. Willis DDS Children's DentistryFull profile
    In their words

    Thank you for visiting the website of the office of Nancy Willis, D.D.S., a leading pediatric dental practice in Scranton, Pennsylvania. We are committed to providing the best pediatric dental care to ensure that children have a positive response to dentistry! We know that a successful first dental visit can promote a lifetime of healthy smiles for your child. Our skilled, nurturing staff will provide a fun-filled dental experience in a relaxed environment where your child…

    From Nancy E. Willis DDS Children's Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 49 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Perrotti P Joseph DDS67
27Schaefer Renee DDS67
28Scranton District Dental Soc67
29Smith Jr William L DDS67
30South Side Family Dental Services67
31Thran J Douglas DDS67
32Valentine Mary67
33Electric City Dentistry57Evenings · Sat
34Ed Dulworth Dental Center47Sat
35Century Dental Scranton47Sat
36Hazzouri Dental47Sat
37Gallagher Dental47Evenings
38Mini Dental Implants Scranton, PA43Sat
39Aspen Dental43Evenings
40Charnitski J C DDS43Evenings
41TLC Dental Services, LLC37
42Keystone Dental Center37
43Huggins-Grube Dental Center37
44Pettinato Dental Care Inc: Scott J Pettinato DDS37
45Horizon Dental Care37
46Scranton Dental Center37
47Center For The Treatment of Dry Mouth37
48Hazzouri Dental: Genello Louis A DDS33
49Brown Andrew a DDS33

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Scranton

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.

1 of Scranton's 49 clinics offering root canals has an endodontist on staff. See endodontists in Scranton

How much does a root canal cost in Scranton?

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

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

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

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 Scranton root canal dentists

We scored 49 Scranton clinics offering root canals on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 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 Scranton data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
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

Root canals in Scranton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Scranton?

Wadsworth Endodontics ranks #1 of 49 Scranton clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. It has an endodontist on staff and 4.9★ from 233 Google reviews. Nancy E. Willis DDS Children's Dentistry 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 Scranton, PA?

A root canal in Scranton 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 Pennsylvania. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Scranton do root canals?

Yes. 48 of the 49 Scranton clinics offering root canals do not list an endodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 1 lists 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.

Is a root canal covered by insurance or Medicaid in Pennsylvania?

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 Scranton root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

5 of 49 Scranton clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including Electric City Dentistry, Ed Dulworth Dental Center and Century Dental Scranton. 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 Scranton?

49 Scranton clinics list root canals in our data. 1 of them lists an endodontist on staff. They include Wadsworth Endodontics. 5 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Scranton

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 60 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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