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Best Root Canal Dentists in Worcester, MA (2026)

59 clinics offering root canals, rankedUpdated 4 endodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for root canals: Worcester Endodontics, ranked #1 of 59 by service score; an endodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 356 Google reviews, 4 of 20 collected reviews mention root canals.

  2. 2

    Best specialist (endodontist): Endodontics of Worcester County, an endodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 138 Google reviews, 5 of 20 collected reviews mention root canals.

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59 Worcester clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 4 list an endodontist and 12 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 4 of them.

Top 10 root canal dentists in Worcester at a glance

Top 10 root canal dentists in Worcester at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning root canal
1Worcester Endodontics77Yes (endodontist)4.9★ (356)4
2Endodontics of Worcester County76Yes (endodontist)5.0★ (138)5
3Worcester Periodontics76Yes (endodontist)4.9★ (721)2
4Dental Team of Worcester73———
5Dongmei Yang DMD73———
6Evershine Dental Group73———
7University Dental Group73———
8Urgent Care Dentistry73———
9Winthrop Street Dentistry73———
10Aspen Dental - Worcester, MA71Yes (endodontist)4.4★ (626)—

The 59 best root canal dentists in Worcester, 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.

  6. #6 Evershine Dental Group

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for root canals in Worcester 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 Evershine Dental GroupFull profile
    In their words

    Welcome To Evershine Dental Group Quality Care You Can Trust Our mission at Evershine Dental Group is to welcome all patients to our practice not only for a comforting, friendly dental experience but also to receive the most technologically advanced and compassionate dental care available performed by a team trained at the highest level possible We Offer A Wide Range Of Services For Preventative, Cosmetic Dentistry And Restorative Dental Care If you would like to schedule…

    From Evershine Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  7. #7 University Dental Group

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for root canals in Worcester 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 University Dental GroupFull profile
    In their words

    At University Dental Group, we ensure that our patients receive quality dentistry that is also enjoyable. Our team of 5 dentists work together to provide a wide range of dental services for patients of all ages. We welcome most dental insurance plans and are open on Saturday to make our exceptional dental care convenient to receive. We get to know you, offering personalized treatment options that exceed your expectations. If you’re ready to meet your new favorite dentist in…

    From University Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  8. #8 Urgent Care Dentistry

    88 Providence St, Worcester, MA 01604

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for root canals in Worcester 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 Urgent Care DentistryFull profile(508) 217-9163
    In their words

    We appreciate you for considering Urgent Care Dentistry as your area dental provider. Our team offers services like emergency denture repair, pediatric and family dentistry, as well as emergency dentistry in your time of need. We also offer excellent general dentistry services as well! For now, we are unable to take walk-in patients, so please call an appointment today. Our phone lines have operators standing by 24/7, including holidays and weekends! If you have a dental…

    From Urgent Care Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  9. #9 Winthrop Street Dentistry

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 for root canals in Worcester 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 Winthrop Street DentistryFull profile
    In their words

    Winthrop Street Dentistry is a family dental office located in Worcester, MA. Treating patients of all ages, Dr. Evan Yu and Dr. Harry Golnazarian are dentists in Worcester who provide exceptional, trustworthy, and accessible dental care. With all services available under one roof, our bilingual, Spanish-speaking team offers a compassionate and caring approach as well as extended hours for greater convenience! From kids to grandparents, we can treat smiles of all types and…

    From Winthrop Street Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  19. #19 Wave Dental

    281 Shrewsbury St, Worcester, MA 01604

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for root canals in Worcester: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Wave DentalFull profile(508) 709-7750
    In their words

    At Wave Dental, our dentist and support staff are committed to supporting the health and happiness of the residents of the communities we serve both in and out of the office. We strive to provide comprehensive treatment options for patients of all ages and stages of dental development in our offices. We take the time to help patients pinpoint the right treatment for their unique needs, and our team of dental experts offers a wide variety of treatment options all in one…

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

  20. #20 Pearla Dental LLC

    490 Lincoln St, Worcester, MA 01605

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for root canals in Worcester: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Pearla Dental LLCFull profile(508) 869-4225
    In their words

    Welcome to Pearla Dental LLC. At our practice we welcome patients of all ages and guarantee the comfort of each member of your family. Our dental practice is dedicated to repairing, restoring and enhancing the smiles of our patients in the Worcester, Massachusetts and neighboring communities. At Pearla Dental we deliver the finest restorative, endodontic, cosmetic and periodontal care using the latest technology in a comfortable, convenient and patient-focused environment.…

    From Pearla Dental LLC's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 Friendly Dental of Worcester

    347 Greenwood St, Worcester, MA 01607

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Friendly Dental of WorcesterFull profile(508) 791-4000
    In their words

    At Friendly Dental of Worcester, we create plans for healthy smiles. We offer excellent customer service and care, along with the most recent dental technologies to make your visit convenient, painless, and positive. Friendly Dental of Worcester welcomes new patients of all ages!

    From Friendly Dental of Worcester's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Gentle Dental

    41 Park Avenue Suites 3-4 Trolley Yard Plaza, Worcester, MA 01605

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–8 PM · Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 12 PM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–3 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Gentle DentalFull profile(508) 273-8200
    In their words

    Now, 2 great choices in Worcester! Gentle Dental's newest practice at Trolley Yard Plaza is now scheduling dental appointments. We service Worcester, Shrewsbury, Boylston, Millbury, Auburn, Holden, Leicester, Grafton, Paxton, and Rutland. Gentle Dental’s Worcester at the Trolley Yard dental office has digital x-rays, as well as the most up-to-date dental technology.

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

  23. #23 New England Dental Group

    456 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01610, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

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

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at New England Dental GroupFull profile(508) 755-1444
    In their words

    Welcome to New England Dental Group! In addition to helping you achieve the optimum in oral health, our goal is to make your each and every visit as comfortable and as pleasant an experience possible. To this end, we’ve assembled a staff of the most talented doctors, specialists, hygienists, and other professionals in the field. Along with bringing intensive training to our practice, these dedicated individuals have made keeping up to date on the newest techniques and…

    From New England Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Gorgeous Smiles Dental

    64 Highland St, Worcester, MA, 01609

    50/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    • Speaks English
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Gorgeous Smiles DentalFull profile+1 05089268660
    In their words

    Looking for a reliable Dentist in Worcester? Gorgeous Smiles Dental provides compassionate, patient-focused care for individuals and families of all ages. Our services include preventive dentistry, dental cleanings, exams, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, restorative treatments, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, and emergency dental care. Using advanced technology and personalized treatment plans, we help patients achieve healthy, confident smiles in a comfortable and…

    From Gorgeous Smiles Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Unique Dental of Worcester

    1438 Grafton St, Worcester, MA 01604

    47/10030% of factors measured

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

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Unique Dental of WorcesterFull profile(508) 753-5488

All 59 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #59, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Worcester Quality Dental - Michel Damerji, DDS47Evenings
27Worcester Hills Dental47Evenings
28Lee Family Dental Care - Worcester47Evenings
29Common Park Dental47Evenings
30Grace Family Dental47Sat
31Webster Square Dental Care43Sat
321010 Dental On Elm43Evenings
33Lincoln Dental43Sat
34Dental Dreams43Sat
35Dr. Lowell A. Gross43Evenings
36Chandler Dental PC43Sat
37Worcester Dental Associates37
38Union Dental37
39Arena Family Dental37
40Dr. Monica Gobran & Associates Practice of Family and Cosmetic Dentistry37
41Pleasant Street Dental37
42Worcester Dentist Group37
43Worcester Smile Studio37
44Trident Dental Care37
4564 Highland Dental37
46Dr. Robert M. Mccarthy, DMD37
47Tatnuck Family Dental Care37
48Dr. Costa & Dr. Waxman Family Dentistry37
49Cordial Dental37
50Hope Dental37
51Burncoat Family Dental - Michel Damerji, DDS and Fadi Farah, DMD37
52Elm Park Dental37
53Dental Smiles Center37
54Worcester Smiles Dental Care33
55Shustak Dental Group33
56Family Dentistry For All Ages33
57Tufts Dental Facility33
58Able Dental33
59Worcester District Dental Society33

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Worcester

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.

4 of Worcester's 59 clinics offering root canals have an endodontist on staff. See endodontists in Worcester

How much does a root canal cost in Worcester?

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

How much does a root canal cost in Worcester?
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 Worcester

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 Worcester root canal dentists

We scored 59 Worcester clinics offering root canals on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Worcester 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 Worcester: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Worcester?

Worcester Endodontics ranks #1 of 59 Worcester clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. It has an endodontist on staff and 4.9★ from 356 Google reviews. Endodontics of Worcester County 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 Worcester, MA?

A root canal in Worcester 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 Worcester do root canals?

Yes. 55 of the 59 Worcester clinics offering root canals do not list an endodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 4 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 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 Worcester root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

12 of 59 Worcester clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including Emergency Dentistry, Wave Dental and Pearla Dental LLC. 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 Worcester?

59 Worcester clinics list root canals in our data. 4 of them list an endodontist on staff. They include Worcester Endodontics and Endodontics of Worcester County. 12 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 4 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Worcester

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 112 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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