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Best Root Canal Dentists in Waltham, MA (2026)

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    Best overall for root canals: NK Family Dentistry, ranked #1 of 43 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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43 Waltham clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 10 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.

Top 10 root canal dentists in Waltham at a glance

Top 10 root canal dentists in Waltham at a glance
RankClinicService score
1NK Family Dentistry73
2Top Emergency Dentist73
3Wallex Dental Associates73
4Waltham Dental Center73
5Bruno Dental Care67
6Dr. Chi Sham67
7Dr. Le Zhang67
8Dr. Leila Zamani67
9Dr. Meenal Kaur67
10Dr. Robert J. Lindberg, DDS67

The 43 best root canal dentists in Waltham, 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.

  17. #17 Dr. Damian D. Meola, DMD

    131 Main St, Waltham, MA 02453

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Damian D. Meola, DMDFull profile(781) 893-7500
    In their words

    Smile & Skin Aesthetics is a state-of-the-art dental office with highly trained and experienced dentists and staff who provide outstanding treatment in an atmosphere of comfort and care. With the most advance dental technologies available, our multi-specialty office is designed to treat patients of all ages, which enables families to have all their dental needs met in one convenient location. Along with our dental services, our office has incorporated facial aesthetic…

    From Dr. Damian D. Meola, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  18. #18 Failla and DeFrancesco Family Dentistry

    976 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–8 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Failla and DeFrancesco Family DentistryFull profile(781) 894-3143

  19. #19 Waltham Family Dental

    30 Grant St, Waltham, MA 02453

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for root canals in Waltham: 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–Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Waltham Family DentalFull profile(781) 653-6211
    In their words

    Here at Waltham Family Dental, we are committed to making sure your dental experience is comfortable, personalized & affordable. We are part of a local tradition of clinical excellence, offering state-of-the-art services. We are conveniently located in Waltham, Massachusetts & are here for all of your dental needs. With a focus on family & cosmetic dentistry, we are happy to help you achieve a beautiful smile in our comfortable, safe & friendly environment. We look forward…

    From Waltham Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 Dr. Eric T. Anthony, DMD

    879 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

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

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Eric T. Anthony, DMDFull profile(781) 899-3700

  22. #22 Gham Deepali S DDS

    85 River St # 2, Waltham, MA 02453, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 10 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Gham Deepali S DDSFull profile(781) 891-7737

  24. #24 Martin Urban, DDS

    976 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for root canals in Waltham: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Martin Urban, DDSFull profile(508) 425-9640
    In their words

    Dr. Martin Urban has been involved in the dental field for over 20 years. He received a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 1999 from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and then pursued additional training in periodontics and dental implants. In 2018, he became a Diplomate in the International Academy of Dental Implantology. Dr. Urban has extensive clinical experience in periodontal surgical and non-surgical procedures, surgical extractions and bone grafting…

    From Martin Urban, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Dr. Salome Farzaneh, DMD

    616 Trapelo Rd, Waltham, MA 02452

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for root canals in Waltham: evening hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Salome Farzaneh, DMDFull profile(781) 894-4424

All 43 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #43, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Waltham Modern Dentistry47Evenings
27Nahed Lakkis47Evenings
28Advanced Waltham Dental47Sat
29Dr. Rafael Villacorta, DMD43Sat
30Sona Tacvorian, DMD43Evenings
31Children's Dental of Waltham37
32Pediatric Dental Care of Waltham37
33Yelena Gutnichenko, DMD37
34John D. Meola, DDS37
35Jeffrey S. Cummings, DMD37
3642 North Dental37
37Dr. MikhaIl Shulkin, DDS37
38Azure Dental Studio37
39Waverley Oaks Dental, Inc.37
40Aesthetic Smile Reconstruction37
41Cleft Lip and Palate Program at Waltham37
42Dental Associates of New England33
43Dr. Taejoon Ahn33

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Waltham

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 Waltham's 43 clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. See endodontists in Waltham

How much does a root canal cost in Waltham?

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

How much does a root canal cost in Waltham?
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 Waltham

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 Waltham root canal dentists

We scored 43 Waltham 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 Waltham 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 Waltham: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Waltham?

NK Family Dentistry ranks #1 of 43 Waltham clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. Top Emergency Dentist 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 Waltham, MA?

A root canal in Waltham 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 Waltham do root canals?

Yes. None of the 43 Waltham 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 Waltham root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

10 of 43 Waltham clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including Dr. Damian D. Meola, DMD, Failla and DeFrancesco Family Dentistry and Waltham Family Dental. 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 Waltham?

43 Waltham 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 Waltham

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 53 clinics.

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