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Best Root Canal Dentists in Washington, DC (2026)

84 clinics offering root canals, rankedUpdated 12 endodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for root canals: Georgetown Smile, ranked #1 of 84 by service score; an endodontist on staff.

  2. 2

    Best specialist (endodontist): Beautiful Smiles DC, an endodontist on staff, 4.2★ from 653 Google reviews, Saturday hours.

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84 Washington clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 12 list an endodontist and 15 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 39 of them.

Top 10 root canal dentists in Washington at a glance

Top 10 root canal dentists in Washington at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning root canal
1Georgetown Smile83Yes (endodontist)——
2Beautiful Smiles DC83Yes (endodontist)4.2★ (653)—
3Capitol Endodontics82Yes (endodontist)5.0★ (652)8
418th Street Dental, Dr. Faisal Mir81Yes (endodontist)4.8★ (127)—
5Ideal Endodontics80Yes (endodontist)4.9★ (652)9
6Brandywine Dental Care79—4.7★ (322)—
7DC Endodontic Center78Yes (endodontist)5.0★ (213)11
8Premier Dental Care78—4.9★ (323)—
9Dental Town DC77—4.7★ (517)—
10District Endodontics77Yes (endodontist)4.9★ (243)8

The 84 best root canal dentists in Washington, 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. #2 Beautiful Smiles DC

    2021 K St NW #103, Washington, DC 20006

    83/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for root canals in Washington: an endodontist on staff; 4.2★ from 653 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.2from 653 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Beautiful Smiles DC is one of the best dentists in DC. Located downtown in Washington, DC, our dentist office offers general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, root canals, periodontal treatments, orthodontics, and emergency dentistry. Our staff of general dentists, licensed dental hygienists, periodontists, endodontists, oral surgeons, orthodontists, and emergency dentists, are dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care that is as pain-free and stress-free…

    From Beautiful Smiles DC's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #4 18th Street Dental, Dr. Faisal Mir

    818 18th St NW #240, Washington, DC 20006

    81/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for root canals in Washington: an endodontist on staff; 4.8★ from 127 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.8from 127 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #6 Brandywine Dental Care

    4545 Connecticut Ave NW # 419, Washington, DC 20008

    79/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for root canals in Washington: 4.7★ from 322 Google reviews; evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.7from 322 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #8 Premier Dental Care

    405 Butternut St NW, Washington, DC 20012

    78/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for root canals in Washington: 4.9★ from 323 Google reviews; evening hours.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.9from 323 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 12 PM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Premier Dental Care we are proud to serve families in Washington, D.C. with quality dental care in a comfortable and relaxed setting. Dr. Daniel Hines and his staff offer a wide variety of dental treatments that include dental cleanings and exams, crowns and dental bridges, dental implants, dentures and partial dentures, and root canal therapy. We also offer smile enhancing cosmetic dental treatments such as dental veneers and teeth whitening.

    From Premier Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #9 Dental Town DC

    1090 Vermont Ave NW Ste. 106, Washington, DC 20005

    77/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 for root canals in Washington: 4.7★ from 517 Google reviews; Saturday hours.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.7from 517 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dental Town DC is a full-service dental practice with a state-of-the-art clinic conveniently located in Washington, DC. The practice is LGBTQ-friendly, and Samira Shenasi, DDS, and the rest of the team strive to provide beautiful and healthy smiles to patients of all ages and backgrounds. Every member of the team at Dental Town DC delivers superior care to their patients. They offer exceptional treatments from a wide range of dental specialties, including family dentistry,…

    From Dental Town DC's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #12 Tend Dental 14th & U

    1439 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009

    76/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for root canals in Washington: 4.2★ from 468 Google reviews; evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.2from 468 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We want you to look forward to the dentist With your teeth and tongue, you eat and talk. With your lips and gums, you kiss and smile. People really care about their mouths. But they don’t like going to the dentist. And for good reason. Lack of trust. Feeling judged. Discomfort. Dentists recognize these frustrations. They know dental isn’t working the way it should. And they, too, want to make it better. That’s why our team decided to remake the entire experience. We combine…

    From Tend Dental 14th & U's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  7. #13 Washington Center for Dentistry

    1430 K St NW #800, Washington, DC 20005, United States

    75/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for root canals in Washington: 4.9★ from 412 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.9from 412 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dr. Daniel J. Deutsch, Dr. Marc D. Doctors, Dr. Michael G. Katsaros, and periodontist, Dr. Madjid Matin, belong to a corps of elite dentists who are committed to dentistry at the "master level. " Frequent contributors on TV, and in magazines and newspapers, they receive national recognition for creating stunning, beautiful, natural-looking smiles. To read our Dentists' bios, please copy and past the following into your browser; www. washdent. com/dentist.

    From Washington Center for Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  8. #15 Dental Dreams - Alabama

    1553 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032

    75/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for root canals in Washington: 4.3★ from 1,031 Google reviews; Saturday hours.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.3from 1,031 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  9. #16 Southeast Dental Building

    South East Dental Building, 4300 Wheeler Rd SE, Washington, DC 20032, United States

    74/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for root canals in Washington: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews; evening hours and Saturday and Sunday hours.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.5from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  10. #18 Dlight Dental

    1212 New York Ave NW Suite 425, Washington, DC 20005, United States

    74/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for root canals in Washington: 4.8★ from 347 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.8from 347 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We practice a full scope of general and preventive services to porcelain veneers, dental implants, crowns and bridges. Our Dentists can now correct a wide variety of so-called permanent cosmetic dental problems, and can literally redesign your smile. When it comes to picking a dentist, we know that you have options. Personalized, gentle, comprehensive patient care is our number one priority. Here are just a few things that make our practice unique: From the front office to…

    From Dlight Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  11. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for root canals in Washington 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

    As trained medical professionals, our dedication to maintaining a safe environment through rigorous infection control procedures is at our core. We know that moving forward our commitment to your safety will be even more important. While continuing to meet traditional CDC and OSHA requirements, we are adopting some new, additional protocols. For example, we might wear additional PPE, request you wear a mask to your appointment, or take your temperature upon arrival.

    From Greenway Center Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  12. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for root canals in Washington 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 are a Full service , high quality dental care providers with over 50 years of experience . With state of the Art dental equipment. We treat each patient as our family members and go above and beyond providing them with the hight quality of dental care that is right for that patient. We care that is why we are here :) We work with every one of our patients to give them their healthiest and most beautiful smile .

    From Smile Arts General And Cosmetic Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 84 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #84, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26SPA Dental Group73
27Tend Metro Center73
28W Plus Dental of Washington DC73
29Wheaton Dental Center73
30Dental Health Care Associates731.0★ (1)
31Navy Yard Dental and Wellness724.8★ (214)
32North West Dental Care724.7★ (303)
33South East Dental Care724.7★ (217)
34DC Dental Spa714.6★ (278)
35Dental Dreams714.2★ (1,455)
36Dr. Daniel P. Jones, D.D.S.704.9★ (72)
37St Judes Dental Clinic704.5★ (34)Sat
38Cedar Hill Dental704.7★ (87)
39Coulter & Casper Pediatric Dentistry694.9★ (233)
40Water Brook Dental684.1★ (24)Sat
41Adams Morgan Family Dentistry684.6★ (44)
42City Dental DC674.3★ (114)
43Apolline Dental Associates67
44Community Of Hope Dental Labs67
45Davidson Dental Associates67
46Dental67
47Dental Clinic: Beamer Bonnie M DDS67
48Dentists67
49Dr. Lynn D. Locklear, DDS67
50Eye Street Dental Center67
51Harmony Dental67
52Jeffries Dental Office67
53K Street Dental & Orthodontic Group67
54Medical & Dental Center67
55Urgent Dental67
56Capitol Hill Dental Group674.5★ (31)
57Smile Experts Dental664.9★ (107)
58Hillcrest Dental Office652.9★ (18)Evenings
59Waterfront Oral Surgery654.1★ (18)
60Capitol Dental Associates643.9★ (51)
61Pine Dentistry & Braces623.5★ (178)
62Connecticut Avenue Dental613.1★ (31)
63Washington Dental Studio603.1★ (53)
64Mary's Center582.5★ (120)Sat
65Presidential Dental Group57Evenings · Sat
66Elaine Ellis Center Of Health57Evenings · Sat
67Community of Hope53Evenings · Sat
68Sharmin Dental Clinic PC53Sat · Sun
69Mint Dental DC47Evenings
70Water Brook Dental47Evenings
71Larry McNair, DDS47Evenings
72Metropolitan Dental Associates43Sat
73District Dental Center37
74Georgetown Dental37
75The Washington Dental Health Care Center37
76Terrell A Waters Community Dental Center37
77ELITE DENTAL37
78District Dental Solutions of Washington DC37
79Howard University Hospital37
80Dupont Dental37
81Madison Avenue Dental Associates33
82Oral Surgery33
83Smile Center Dental33
84Comprehensive Dental Care: Hochman Hillary DMD33

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Washington

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.

12 of Washington's 84 clinics offering root canals have an endodontist on staff. See endodontists in Washington

How much does a root canal cost in Washington?

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

How much does a root canal cost in Washington?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Front tooth (anterior)$980–$1,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for District of Columbia—
Premolar (bicuspid)$1,100–$1,700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for District of Columbia—
Molar$1,400–$1,950DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for District of Columbia—
Retreatment of a previous root canal$1,550–$2,350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for District of Columbia—

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

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 Washington root canal dentists

We scored 84 Washington clinics offering root canals on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 20 were excluded (20 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 Washington 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 Washington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Washington?

Georgetown Smile ranks #1 of 84 Washington clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. It has an endodontist on staff. Beautiful Smiles DC ranks #2 (an endodontist on staff). 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 Washington, DC?

A root canal in Washington typically costs $980–$1,960 USD. By type: front tooth (anterior) $980–$1,450; premolar (bicuspid) $1,100–$1,700; molar $1,400–$1,950. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for District of Columbia. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Washington do root canals?

Yes. 72 of the 84 Washington clinics offering root canals do not list an endodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 12 list 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 District of Columbia?

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 Washington root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

15 of 84 Washington clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including Beautiful Smiles DC, Brandywine Dental Care and Dental Town DC. 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 Washington?

84 Washington clinics list root canals in our data. 12 of them list an endodontist on staff. They include Georgetown Smile and Beautiful Smiles DC. 15 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 39 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Washington

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 300 clinics.
  2. : 20 duplicate listings merged.