Top 10 Root Canal Treatment in Washington DC District of Columbia

Compare Washington DC-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed August 13, 202610 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

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We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

At A Glance

  • K Street Dental & Orthodontic Group is the strongest overall starting point in Washington DC if you want a dependable option for dental implants.
  • DC Pearls Dental Boutique has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Beautiful Smiles DC is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

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Root Canal Treatment Costs in Washington DC, District of Columbia (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Root canal consultation + X-ray$100 – $300
Root canal (anterior / front tooth)$500 – $1,200
Root canal (premolar)$700 – $1,800
Root canal (molar)$900 – $1,800
Root canal retreatment$1,000 – $2,000
Post and core buildup$300 – $800
Dental crown after root canal (porcelain)$1,000 – $2,000
Apicoectomy (surgical root end procedure)$900 – $1,800
Nitrous oxide sedation$75 – $200
Temporary filling$75 – $300

Prices sourced from Ideal Endodontics Washington DC (idealendo.com), Springfield Lorton Endodontics (springfieldlortonendo.com), Delta Dental (deltadental.com), RealDentalCosts (realdentalcosts.com), Cascadia Dental (cascadiadental.com), and Great Expressions Dental Centers (greatexpressions.com). Washington DC-specific ranges prioritized from Ideal Endodontics; regional and national data used where local figures were unavailable. Ranges reflect cash/out-of-pocket pricing as of 2026 in USD. Dental insurance typically covers 50–80% of root canal costs. Consultation, post and core, apicoectomy, nitrous oxide, and temporary filling ranges are derived from national averages adjusted for the Washington DC metro market, which trends toward the higher end due to its Northeastern urban location. Always request a personalized estimate from your provider.

Prices verified Aug 13, 2026

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Top Clinics in Washington DC Proper

Only clinics physically located in Washington DC appear in this primary ranking.

1

K Street Dental & Orthodontic Group

4.9(763)·1.5 km from Washington DC Downtown
95Smyleee

STE 306, 3, Washington Circle Northwest, Northwest Washington, Washington, District of Columbia(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7 AM

Documented for dental implants in Washington, with root canal treatment on the service list and 11 procedures on file — just outside Washington DC proper.

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K Street Dental & Orthodontic Group is based near Washington Circle NW in Washington DC, in the West End close to Foggy Bottom and George Washington University, a central spot convenient for the students, professionals, and residents in the area. What distinguishes this practice from many neighboring offices is the inclusion of orthodontics alongside general dentistry, giving patients a place to address both their everyday care and the alignment of their teeth under one roof. General dentistry forms the foundation, with cleanings, exams, and preventive treatment that keep teeth and gums healthy over time, and emergency dentistry is on hand for the cracked tooth or sudden ache that cannot wait. The orthodontic side means patients of different ages can pursue straighter teeth, whether for the bite-and-health benefits or the cosmetic improvement that a well-aligned smile brings, without being referred to a separate specialist across town. Cosmetic care complements that focus. Professional whitening lifts staining from coffee, tea, and time, while veneers offer a lasting way to reshape chipped, gapped, or discolored teeth. Paired with orthodontic alignment, these services give patients several routes toward the smile they want, from straightening to brightening to reshaping, all coordinated by the same team. Dental implants add restorative depth, providing a stable, natural-feeling replacement for teeth lost to decay, gum disease, or injury. The breadth here, spanning preventive, orthodontic, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency care, makes K Street Dental & Orthodontic Group a versatile dental home for the West End community. A patient might come in for routine cleanings, begin orthodontic treatment to straighten their teeth, return for whitening or veneers, and rely on the same office for an implant or urgent repair down the line. That range lets Washington patients keep the full arc of their dental and orthodontic care consolidated with a single, familiar team rather than spread across multiple providers. For a West End patient weighing both straightening and everyday care, having orthodontics and general dentistry in one place removes the usual hand-off between offices, letting alignment, restorative, and cosmetic decisions be made together with a full view of the patient's goals.
Services:Root Canal TreatmentCosmetic DentistryDental CrownsDental Implants+7 more
Offers Root Canal TreatmentSmyleee 95/1004.9★ · 763 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forRoot Canal Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Root Canal Treatment, 4.9★ Google rating across 763 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 95/100.
Stands outOffers Root Canal Treatment · Smyleee 95/100 · 4.9★ · 763 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published11 services listed
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
2

District Endodontics

4.9(239)·1.2 km from Washington DC Downtown
83Smyleee

522, 2021, K Street Northwest, Northwest Washington, Washington, District of Columbia(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8:30 AM

Root Canal Treatment focus in Washington, with root canal treatment listed among 2 documented services — just outside Washington DC proper.

More about root canal treatment at this clinic

District Endodontics is located at Suite 522, 2021 K Street Northwest in Washington DC's 20006 zip code — the K Street corridor in the Dupont Circle and West End professional district. Suite 522 adds a specialist endodontic practice to this mix, giving the building a complete spectrum from general dentistry through cosmetic, implant surgery, and root canal treatment. Endodontics is the dental specialty that focuses on the dental pulp and the periapical tissues surrounding the tooth root. Root canal treatment — the procedure most associated with the specialty — removes infected or inflamed pulpal tissue, sterilizes the canal system, and seals the tooth to prevent reinfection. Properly treated teeth can remain functional for decades, making endodontic treatment the gold standard for saving teeth that would otherwise require extraction. Specialist endodontists like District Endodontics have additional training for complex canal anatomies, retreatment of failed prior root canals, and apical surgery when non-surgical treatment is insufficient. K Street's professional patient base generates a consistent stream of root canal referrals from the many general dentists in the surrounding Golden Triangle and Dupont Circle neighborhoods. A specialist endodontic practice at this address handles those referrals for patients who work in the K Street corridor and want specialist care accessible from the office.

Services:Root Canal TreatmentEndodontics
Offers Root Canal Treatment4.9★ · 239 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forRoot Canal Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Root Canal Treatment, 4.9★ Google rating across 239 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 83/100.
Stands outOffers Root Canal Treatment · 4.9★ · 239 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
3

DC Pearls Dental Boutique

4.9(921)·1.8 km from Washington DC Downtown
92Smyleee

Suite 709, 2440, M Street Northwest, Northwest Washington, Washington, District of Columbia(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7:30 AM

Washington clinic with a dental implants specialty — Root Canal Treatment is on file among 10 procedures — just outside Washington DC proper.

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DC Pearls Dental Boutique is located on M Street NW in Washington DC, in the West End near Georgetown, where its boutique framing suits the upscale, design-conscious feel of the surrounding area. The practice provides general dentistry as its core, offering the cleanings, exams, and preventive care that keep a smile healthy over the long run, and it keeps emergency dentistry available for the unexpected break, lost filling, or sudden toothache that demands prompt attention. Given its boutique identity, the cosmetic offerings carry real weight here. Professional teeth whitening provides a quick brightening for enamel stained by everyday habits, while veneers offer a more lasting way to reshape chipped, gapped, or discolored teeth into an even, polished smile. These services naturally appeal to the West End's professionals and residents who care about appearance and appreciate a refined, attentive setting for their care. Dental implants give the practice its restorative reach. For a patient who has lost a tooth to decay, gum disease, or an accident, an implant restores both the look and the chewing function of a natural tooth in a durable, stable way. Keeping implant treatment in-house lets the team integrate tooth replacement into a patient's overall plan, weighing it alongside their cosmetic and preventive goals rather than sending the work elsewhere. Together, these services make DC Pearls Dental Boutique a fitting dental home for patients who want both substance and a polished experience. Someone living or working nearby can keep up with routine maintenance, return for a cosmetic refresh ahead of an important occasion, and rely on the same office for restorative work or an urgent repair. By combining preventive, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency care in one centrally located, boutique-style practice, the office gives its Washington patients a convenient and consistent place to manage the full range of their dental needs over time. For West End patients who notice the details of a setting as much as the care itself, the boutique framing signals an office attentive to comfort and presentation, while the implant and restorative work behind it ensures the substance keeps pace with the polish.
Services:Root Canal TreatmentCosmetic DentistryDental CrownsDental Implants+6 more
Offers Root Canal TreatmentSmyleee 92/1004.9★ · 921 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forRoot Canal Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Root Canal Treatment, 4.9★ Google rating across 921 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 92/100.
Stands outOffers Root Canal Treatment · Smyleee 92/100 · 4.9★ · 921 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published10 services listed
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
4

Beautiful Smiles DC

4.2(649)·1.2 km from Washington DC Downtown
82Smyleee

103, 2021, K Street Northwest, Northwest Washington, Washington, District of Columbia(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

General Dentistry is the documented focus in Washington; Root Canal Treatment sits within 6 services on profile — just outside Washington DC proper.

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Beautiful Smiles DC is located at Suite 103, 2021 K Street Northwest in Washington DC's 20006 zip code — K Street in the Dupont Circle and West End corridor. K Street NW is one of Washington DC's most iconic commercial corridors, long associated with lobbyists, law firms, and the professional power infrastructure of the nation's capital. Note that Chevy Chase Implant and Oral Surgery (ID 3045) is also in the 2021 K Street NW building at Suite 317, making this address a multi-specialty dental building in the heart of the K Street corridor.

The "Beautiful Smiles DC" name anchors the practice in aesthetic dentistry — the services that improve not just dental health but the appearance of the smile that patients present to the world. In a city where professional appearance and presentation carry significant weight, aesthetic dental services have an active market across the professional and political communities that define the DC workforce. Services at this practice cover the standard general scope and extend into the cosmetic range, with teeth whitening, bonding, veneers, and aesthetic crown placement among the enhancements a Beautiful Smiles positioning typically implies.

K Street's 2021 building serves a patient base of attorneys, lobbyists, government contractors, consultants, and other professionals who work in the corridor and value convenient, high-quality dental care accessible from the office. The proximity to Dupont Circle and Farragut North Metro stations makes the practice accessible from across the DC Metro system for non-walking patients as well.

Suite 103 at 2021 K Street NW is accessible from the K Street corridor, the Farragut North and Dupont Circle Metro stations, and the surrounding Northwest DC street network. For DC patients on K Street and in the surrounding Dupont Circle and West End neighborhoods who want a dental practice with an aesthetic focus and general care, Beautiful Smiles DC at Suite 103 provides that combination in one of the city's most prominent professional buildings.

Services:Root Canal TreatmentDenturesEmergency DentistryGeneral Dentistry+2 more
Offers Root Canal Treatment
Why this ranks
Best forRoot Canal Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Root Canal Treatment, 649 verified Google reviews, and Smyleee Rating 82/100.
Stands outOffers Root Canal Treatment
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website6 services listed
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 18, 2026
5

Perkins Dental Care

4.9(663)·51 km from Washington DC Downtown
92Smyleee

101, 4000, Annapolis Road, Halethorpe, Baltimore Highlands, Maryland(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Profile in Baltimore Highlands flags general dentistry; lists Root Canal Treatment alongside 7 other documented services — just outside Washington DC proper.

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Perkins Dental Care is a general dentistry practice located at 4000 Annapolis Rd, Suite 101, in the Halethorpe and Arbutus area of southwest Baltimore County, Maryland. The 21227 zip code covers the Halethorpe, Relay, and Arbutus communities, and the Annapolis Road corridor is a main commercial route connecting southwest Baltimore County with the Baltimore city limits and the Washington corridor. The office is positioned to serve patients from throughout this part of the metro area.

The practice provides preventive and general dental services. Regular dental care at this office includes examinations, professional teeth cleanings, and oral health assessments that help patients maintain dental health over the long term. Preventive appointments allow the dentist to detect and manage problems such as tooth decay, early gum disease, or cracked teeth before they progress to a stage requiring more involved restorative work and greater expense.

Restorative dental care is also offered at Perkins Dental Care for patients with existing dental concerns. Common restorative procedures in a general dental setting include fillings, extractions, and other work to repair or protect damaged teeth. At the initial consultation, the dentist explains what is recommended and the expected costs involved. Patients are encouraged to request written documentation of any proposed treatment plan before agreeing to procedures so that there are no surprises on the billing side.

Annapolis Rd in the Halethorpe area is accessible from I-195, I-95, and the Baltimore–Washington corridor, and the office suite includes parking. MTA commuter rail service at Halethorpe MARC station is in the area, making this a reachable location for patients commuting along the southwest Baltimore corridor who need a dentist near their commuter stop.

Perkins Dental Care serves patients from Halethorpe, Relay, Arbutus, Lansdowne, Brooklyn, and the broader southwest Baltimore and Baltimore County communities. Patients in the 21227 zip code and neighboring areas can contact the office to schedule appointments and confirm current insurance acceptance and availability for new patients.

Use the phone number or contact form on this page to reach Perkins Dental Care at 4000 Annapolis Rd in Halethorpe and arrange a dental examination, cleaning, or other general dentistry appointment at this convenient southwest Baltimore County location.

Services:Root Canal TreatmentDental CrownsDental ImplantsDentures+4 more
Offers Root Canal TreatmentSmyleee 92/1004.9★ · 663 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forRoot Canal Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Root Canal Treatment, 4.9★ Google rating across 663 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 92/100.
Stands outOffers Root Canal Treatment · Smyleee 92/100 · 4.9★ · 663 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website8 services listed
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Sep 10, 2026
6

City Dental DC

4.3(113)·1.3 km from Washington DC Downtown
75Smyleee

4, 1221, Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Northwest Washington, Washington, District of Columbia(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Washington practice known for general dentistry, with Root Canal Treatment among 7 documented procedures — just outside Washington DC proper.

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City Dental DC operates on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest in the Northwest Washington area of Washington, District of Columbia. At the core of a general dental practice is preventive and restorative care: checkups, professional cleanings, fillings, and screening for decay and gum disease before either becomes a bigger problem. It is the kind of appointment most people need on a routine schedule rather than only when something hurts.

Payment and insurance arrangements vary by practice and by treatment, so it is worth asking directly what is covered and what options exist for anything that is not, rather than assuming either way. Getting that clarified before treatment starts avoids surprises once it is underway.

Beyond any single treatment, most dental visits start with an examination — checking for decay, reviewing the gums, and looking at existing fillings or crowns — often alongside X-rays where there is a reason to look between or beneath teeth. That groundwork is what a dentist uses to explain any findings and set out next steps before you leave.

Routine attendance, roughly every six months for most people, is what actually keeps small problems small. A lot of decay and gum disease develops without any pain in its early stages, which is why regular checkups matter even when nothing seems to be wrong, rather than only booking an appointment once something hurts.

A first appointment at a new practice typically covers a full examination, a review of your dental and medical history, and a professional cleaning, with X-rays if you do not have recent ones. It is also a reasonable time to raise any longer-term concerns, cosmetic or otherwise, so they can be factored into a plan going forward.

Day-to-day oral health still comes down to the basics between visits — brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between the teeth, and limiting how often sugary food and drink appear through the day matters more than the total amount eaten at once. Regular professional care is what catches whatever those habits do not. Use this page to find contact information for City Dental DC and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Root Canal TreatmentDental ImplantsDenturesEmergency Dentistry+3 more
Offers Root Canal Treatment
Why this ranks
Best forRoot Canal Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Root Canal Treatment and 113 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Root Canal Treatment
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website7 services listed
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
7

Ivory Dental Centre

4.2(177)·1.3 km from Washington DC Downtown
75Smyleee

G10A, 920, Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Northwest Washington, Washington, District of Columbia(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7 AM

Documented for general dentistry in Washington, with root canal treatment on the service list and 6 procedures on file — just outside Washington DC proper.

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Based on Massachusetts Avenue Northwest in the Northwest Washington area of Washington, District of Columbia, Ivory Dental Centre is a dental practice serving the area. General dentistry covers the routine and restorative care most people need most often — examinations, cleanings, fillings, and preventive checks that catch problems while they are still small and inexpensive to treat. Regular attendance, roughly every six months for most patients, is what makes that early-catch approach actually work.

Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed. Establishing that routine early tends to make ongoing checkups far less stressful for both child and parent.

Payment and insurance arrangements vary by practice and by treatment, so it is worth asking directly what is covered and what options exist for anything that is not, rather than assuming either way. Getting that clarified before treatment starts avoids surprises once it is underway.

Beyond any single treatment, most dental visits start with an examination — checking for decay, reviewing the gums, and looking at existing fillings or crowns — often alongside X-rays where there is a reason to look between or beneath teeth. That groundwork is what a dentist uses to explain any findings and set out next steps before you leave.

Routine attendance, roughly every six months for most people, is what actually keeps small problems small. A lot of decay and gum disease develops without any pain in its early stages, which is why regular checkups matter even when nothing seems to be wrong, rather than only booking an appointment once something hurts.

A first appointment at a new practice typically covers a full examination, a review of your dental and medical history, and a professional cleaning, with X-rays if you do not have recent ones. It is also a reasonable time to raise any longer-term concerns, cosmetic or otherwise, so they can be factored into a plan going forward. This page has the practice's contact details and full service list. Get in touch through it to ask questions or book a visit.

Services:Root Canal TreatmentDental ImplantsDenturesGeneral Dentistry+2 more
Offers Root Canal Treatment
Why this ranks
Best forRoot Canal Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Root Canal Treatment and 177 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Root Canal Treatment
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website6 services listed
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
8

UMG Family Dentistry

4.9(108)·38 km from Washington DC Downtown
84Smyleee

Suite 100-A, 10715, Little Patuxent Parkway, Town Center, Columbia, Maryland(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7 AM

Cosmetic Dentistry focus in Columbia, with root canal treatment listed among 13 documented services — just outside Washington DC proper.

More about root canal treatment at this clinic

When decay reaches the inside of a tooth, treatment can mean a filling or, if it's advanced, a root canal -- a procedure that removes damaged tissue to save the tooth rather than pull it. Cost depends on what a visit actually involves -- a cleaning and a crown aren't priced the same way, and neither are a filling and a root canal.

Services:Root Canal TreatmentAffordable Dental CareCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+9 more
Offers Root Canal TreatmentSmyleee 84/1004.9★ · 108 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forRoot Canal Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Root Canal Treatment, 4.9★ Google rating across 108 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 84/100.
Stands outOffers Root Canal Treatment · Smyleee 84/100 · 4.9★ · 108 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website13 services listed
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 3, 2026
9

Prosthetic Dentistry of Washington DC: Dr. Gerald M. Marlin

4.7(90)·8.3 km from Washington DC Downtown
81Smyleee

220, 4400, Jenifer Street Northwest, Northwest Washington, Washington, District of Columbia(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7:45 AM

Washington clinic with a prosthetic dentistry specialty — Root Canal Treatment is on file among 7 procedures — just outside Washington DC proper.

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Prosthetic Dentistry of Washington DC: Dr. Gerald M. Marlin is a dental practice on Jenifer Street Northwest in the Northwest Washington area of Washington, District of Columbia. Prosthetic dentistry is the branch concerned with replacing missing teeth and restoring damaged ones — dentures, bridges, crowns, and implant-supported restorations all sit within this area, chosen based on how much natural tooth and bone remain.

Beyond any single treatment, most dental visits start with an examination — checking for decay, reviewing the gums, and looking at existing fillings or crowns — often alongside X-rays where there is a reason to look between or beneath teeth. That groundwork is what a dentist uses to explain any findings and set out next steps before you leave.

Routine attendance, roughly every six months for most people, is what actually keeps small problems small. A lot of decay and gum disease develops without any pain in its early stages, which is why regular checkups matter even when nothing seems to be wrong, rather than only booking an appointment once something hurts.

A first appointment at a new practice typically covers a full examination, a review of your dental and medical history, and a professional cleaning, with X-rays if you do not have recent ones. It is also a reasonable time to raise any longer-term concerns, cosmetic or otherwise, so they can be factored into a plan going forward.

Day-to-day oral health still comes down to the basics between visits — brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between the teeth, and limiting how often sugary food and drink appear through the day matters more than the total amount eaten at once. Regular professional care is what catches whatever those habits do not.

Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children. They use a low radiation dose and are taken on a schedule matched to individual risk rather than at every single visit. You can reach Prosthetic Dentistry of Washington DC: Dr. Gerald M. Marlin through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.

Services:Root Canal TreatmentDental CrownsDental ImplantsDentures+3 more
Offers Root Canal Treatment
Why this ranks
Best forRoot Canal Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Root Canal Treatment, 90 verified Google reviews, and Smyleee Rating 81/100.
Stands outOffers Root Canal Treatment
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website7 services listed
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
10

Model Dental Clinic

4.8(197)·35 km from Washington DC Downtown
85Smyleee

Suite 105, 9520, Berger Road, Columbia, Maryland(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Family Dental Care is the documented focus in Columbia; Root Canal Treatment sits within 9 services on profile — just outside Washington DC proper.

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Skipping the dentist for a few years is rarely a decision. It is a series of postponements. Then a filling fails, or a tooth pulled long ago starts to matter because its neighbors have tilted into the space, and the appointment can no longer be deferred. Walking back in after a long absence takes a practice willing to sequence the work rather than reciting the entire list at you in one sitting.

Model Dental Clinic runs as a family general practice with an implant focus. Dr. R. Jennifer Atapour has been a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry since 2011, and implant work sits beside the everyday material: exams and cleanings, fillings, sealants, bonding, crowns, dentures, periodontal therapy, root canal treatment, extractions, veneers and whitening. Emergency visits are welcomed. The staff is bilingual in English and Spanish, and the office helps verify benefits before treatment begins, which is the practical difference between a plan you understand and a bill that surprises you.

Suite 105 at 9520 Berger Road puts the clinic in the southeastern corner of Columbia near Route 32 and the Guilford corridor, quick from Savage, Jessup, North Laurel and Laurel, and a longer trip from Ellicott City or the western villages. The office is open Tuesday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and closed Monday and weekends. That four-day week is the main scheduling constraint here, so plan multi-visit treatment with the gap in mind rather than assuming a Monday follow-up will be available.

On implants specifically, the useful thing to understand is that the timeline is set by biology, not by the office. A fixture placed today integrates with bone over roughly three to six months before a crown goes on top, and if the site has lost width or height, a graft comes first and adds to that. Cost varies with the number of teeth involved, whether grafting is needed, and the materials chosen. If a gap has been sitting there for years, ask for a scan and a staged plan at the first visit. The answer for a recent extraction and a decade-old space is rarely the same.

Services:Root Canal TreatmentBone GraftingDental CrownsDental Implants+5 more
Offers Root Canal TreatmentSmyleee 85/1004.8★ · 197 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forRoot Canal Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Root Canal Treatment, 4.8★ Google rating across 197 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 85/100.
Stands outOffers Root Canal Treatment · Smyleee 85/100 · 4.8★ · 197 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website9 services listed
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 12, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every root canal treatment provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Root Canal Treatment
1K Street Dental & Orthodontic Group· Washington954.9(763)
2District Endodontics· Washington834.9(239)
3DC Pearls Dental Boutique· Washington924.9(921)
4Beautiful Smiles DC· Washington824.2(649)
5Perkins Dental Care· Baltimore Highlands924.9(663)
6City Dental DC· Washington754.3(113)
7Ivory Dental Centre· Washington754.2(177)
8UMG Family Dentistry· Columbia844.9(108)
9Prosthetic Dentistry of Washington DC: Dr. Gerald M. Marlin· Washington814.7(90)
10Model Dental Clinic· Columbia854.8(197)

Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.

How to Choose a Dentist in Washington DC

Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.

If you want routine or family care

Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.

If urgency matters

Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.

If affordability matters most

Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
  • Are you taking new patients right now?
  • Do you handle my treatment in-house?
  • What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated August 13, 2026Independently reviewed

Washington DC District of Columbia has no shortage of dental providers — a quick search pulls up hundreds. The challenge isn't finding one, it's figuring out which ones actually deliver. We spent time reviewing patient outcomes, checking credentials, comparing pricing, and analyzing feedback from patients who've had root canal treatment work done across the Washington DC District of Columbia metro area.

This is the short list. Ten providers in Washington DC District of Columbia, that consistently showed up in the data — not because they paid to be here, but because their patients keep coming back and referring others. If you're weighing options for root canal treatment in Washington DC District of Columbia, start here.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Washington DC, a root canal typically costs $100 – $300, based on Smyleee's September 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A dental crown after root canal (porcelain) in Washington DC typically ranges $1,000 – $2,000 (September 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A root canal (anterior / front tooth) in Washington DC typically ranges $500 – $1,200 (September 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A root canal (premolar) in Washington DC typically ranges $700 – $1,800 (September 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Washington DC root canal treatment clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in September 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers root canal treatment before booking.
Many clinics in Washington DC accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.

How We Vet Each Clinic

Every clinic on this list passes our verification process

  • License & standing verified — active state dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the Washington DC District of Columbia metro area with established patient base.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
Root Canal Treatment expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

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Editorial checks

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  • Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

  • Content updated: August 13, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: Not shown
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
  • Clinic verification dates reflect the latest synced or modified profile timestamp
  • Organic rankings are algorithmic, sponsored rows are labeled
  • Clinics can move up or down when underlying data changes

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