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Best Root Canal Dentists in Somerville, MA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for root canals: Avalon Dental Center Somerville, ranked #1 of 39 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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39 Somerville clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 10 open Saturdays and 8 open after 6pm. None list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 root canal dentists in Somerville at a glance

Top 10 root canal dentists in Somerville at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Avalon Dental Center Somerville73
2Cherry Harika DMD73
3Davis Square Dental Group73
4Dental Services73
5Dr. Butt's Orthodontics73
6Gentle Dental Somerville73
7Al-Aswad Dental67
8Assembly Square Family Dental67
9Bright Dental67
10Butt Mohamed H DDS67

The 39 best root canal dentists in Somerville, 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 Somerville

    #1 Avalon Dental Center Somerville

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for root canals in Somerville 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 Avalon Dental Center SomervilleFull profile
    In their words

    Avalon Dental Center offers the best family dental treatments in Massachusetts and has three dental clinics in different locations. Our wide range of dental services includes: Restorative dentistry – such as dental bridges, dental crowns and dental implants – as well as tooth fillings, root canals, broken teeth repair and deep scaling.

    From Avalon Dental Center Somerville's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Dr. Butt's Orthodontics

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for root canals in Somerville 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 Dr. Butt's OrthodonticsFull profile
    In their words

    Look and feel your best smile in the care of Dr. Butt, a Harvard-trained, Board-Certified Orthodontist. WHY CHOOSE US? Conveniently located in Davis Square, our office is committed to providing high-quality orthodontic treatment in a caring, friendly environment. We offer state-of-the-art 3D analysis and 3D digital scans of the teeth. We use digital simulations to create beautiful smiles that are customized to your specific needs for braces, Invisalign ®, TMJ, implants,…

    From Dr. Butt's Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  6. #6 Gentle Dental Somerville

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for root canals in Somerville 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 Gentle Dental SomervilleFull profile
    In their words

    Gentle Dental Somerville is open seven days a week. Gentle Dental Somerville has some of the best dentists in Somerville, MA. A wide range of dental services are offered by our dentists and dental specialists. Visit us for orthodontic services, periodontic services, dental cleaning, dental exam, fluoride, oral cancer screening, crowns and bridges, dental fillings, extractions, oral surgery, implants, root canals, braces, Invisalign, and more in Somerville, MA. Take advantage…

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

  23. #23 Dental Arts Davis Square

    396 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for root canals in Somerville: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental Arts Davis SquareFull profile(617) 776-2323
    In their words

    Dental Arts Davis Square is the longest running dental office in Somerville. We provide care to patients from all over the greater Boston area. We offer an array of services, including cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, and general care. We are a Gold Invisalign provider, making us one of the top Invisalign providers in the area. We are warmly accepting new patients. We accept most major insurances and payment methods.

    From Dental Arts Davis Square's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Great Hill Dental - Somerville

    20 Holland St Suite 400, Somerville, MA 02144

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Great Hill Dental - SomervilleFull profile(617) 326-8627

  25. #25 Kappa Dental Group

    402 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for root canals in Somerville: 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 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Kappa Dental GroupFull profile(617) 666-4444

All 39 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26T Station Dental Group57Evenings · Sat
27Somerville Family Dental47Sat
28Assembly Dental47Sat
29Anthony P. Parrella, DMD47Evenings
30My Dental – Somerville47Sat
31My Smile Experience Somerville47Sat
32Smiles By Rosie47Evenings
33Lang's Dental Center43Sat
34Tranfaglia Sandra N DMD43Evenings
35Lorna Lally DMD37
36Highland Dental Associates37
37DentPlant37
38M. Catherine Talmo, D.M.D.37
39Alpha Dental Somerville37

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Somerville

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 Somerville's 39 clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. See endodontists in Somerville

How much does a root canal cost in Somerville?

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

How much does a root canal cost in Somerville?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Front tooth (anterior)$950–$1,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Premolar (bicuspid)$1,100–$1,600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Molar$1,350–$1,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—
Retreatment of a previous root canal$1,500–$2,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts—

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

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 Somerville root canal dentists

We scored 39 Somerville clinics offering root canals on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 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 Somerville 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 Somerville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Somerville?

Avalon Dental Center Somerville ranks #1 of 39 Somerville clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. Cherry Harika DMD 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 Somerville, MA?

A root canal in Somerville typically costs $945–$1,890 USD. By type: front tooth (anterior) $950–$1,400; premolar (bicuspid) $1,100–$1,600; molar $1,350–$1,900. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Massachusetts. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Somerville do root canals?

Yes. None of the 39 Somerville 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 Massachusetts?

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 Somerville root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

10 of 39 Somerville clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including West Somerville Dental Associates, Dental Arts Davis Square and Great Hill Dental - Somerville. 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 Somerville?

39 Somerville clinics list root canals in our data. 0 of them list an endodontist on staff. 10 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Somerville

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 47 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.

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