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5 Best Endodontists in Houston (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Nobody looks up an endodontist in Houston for fun. Tooth pain sends most people here, and the practices on this page have a combined 3,255 Google reviews behind them, with every one holding at least a 4.8, so the question is less about competence and more about who can see you fast and how they handle nerves.

Short answer: Southwest Endodontics leads on volume with 1,108 reviews at 4.9 stars, praised repeatedly for painless root canals across multiple dentists on staff. ACE Endodontics Houston (4.9, 752 reviews) and Contemporary Endodontics Heights (4.8, 538 reviews) round out the top of the list. Expect a root canal to run several hundred to over a thousand dollars depending on the tooth and whether retreatment is involved.
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How Houston's Top Endodontists Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Southwest Endodontics 4.9 ★ 1,108 Highest review volume View ›
2 ACE Endodontics Houston 4.9 ★ 752 Referral-based root canals View ›
3 Contemporary Endodontics Heights 4.8 ★ 538 Nervous patients View ›
4 Endodontic Associates of Houston 5.0 ★ 403 Perfect 5.0 rating View ›
5 Heights Endodontics 4.9 ★ 454 Pediatric & family root canals View ›
5 Best Endodontists in Houston (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Southwest Endodontics logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Southwest Endodontics

4.91,108 Google reviews

Southwest Endodontics is a multi-dentist endodontic practice in Houston's Galleria-adjacent area offering root canal therapy, retreatment, and emergency dental care. The practice runs several endodontists, including Dr. Damas, Dr. Hill, and Dr. Rizzo, so patients are matched with whoever is available rather than a single doctor. Reviewers consistently describe root canals as painless and quick, even patients who came in expecting the worst.

What people praise

  • Most-reviewed endodontist in Houston by a wide margin
  • Multiple doctors on staff means faster scheduling
  • Reviewers repeatedly describe procedures as painless
  • Praised for clear explanation of the treatment plan before starting
Reputation scorecardrank in Houston
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,108 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The safest default given its review volume and multi-doctor bench, useful if you need to be seen quickly rather than waiting on one specific dentist's schedule.

Website+1713-626-8343 Directions

3104 Edloe St #330, Houston, TX 77027

ACE Endodontics Houston logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

ACE Endodontics Houston

4.9752 Google reviews

ACE Endodontics Houston, run by Dr. Mauricio Ceballos since 1996, operates as a referral practice built around dentist recommendations rather than walk-in traffic. The team, which also includes Dr. Jeffrey Adcock, focuses exclusively on root canal treatment and retreatment. Patients frequently mention being sent here by their regular dentist for exactly this reason.

What people praise

  • Nearly three decades operating in the same specialty
  • Reviewers describe upfront, detailed cost explanations before treatment
  • Praised for calm, step-by-step communication during the procedure
  • Staff singled out by name across multiple reviews for helpfulness

Worth knowing

  • Several reviewers note the pricing runs higher than expected
Reputation scorecardrank in Houston
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume752 · 92th
Confidencevery high
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong pick if your own dentist has referred you here specifically, and the pricing feedback suggests it's worth asking for the full quote before booking.

Website+1713-468-8264 Directions

13750 Britoak Ln #100, Houston, TX 77079

Contemporary Endodontics Heights logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Contemporary Endodontics Heights

4.8538 Google reviews

Contemporary Endodontics Heights is one location of a larger multi-site Houston practice with doctors across the Heights, Galleria, Katy, Cypress, Pearland, Humble, and Sugar Land. The practice markets itself around changing how patients feel about root canals, and reviewers at this location, seen mainly by Dr. Joyce Nazzal, describe exactly that shift in experience.

What people praise

  • Reviewers specifically describe overcoming a fear of root canals here
  • Multiple Houston-area locations under one practice
  • Staff take time to explain each step before it happens
  • Handles complex cases including retreating a prior dentist's work

Worth knowing

  • Rating sits slightly below the top two names on the list
Reputation scorecardrank in Houston
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume538 · 86th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth booking specifically if dental anxiety is part of the picture. Reviewers who came in scared consistently report leaving reassured.

Website+1281-993-6288 Directions

3800 N Shepherd Dr #3A, Houston, TX 77018

Endodontic Associates of Houston logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Endodontic Associates of Houston

5.0403 Google reviews

Endodontic Associates of Houston, led by Dr. Bacerra, is a dedicated endodontic practice on Beechnut Street focused entirely on root canal therapy. Reviewers describe getting same-week or even next-morning appointments after a dentist referral, and several mention Dr. Bacerra personally calling to follow up the day after treatment.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating, the only one on this list
  • Patients describe personal follow-up calls after treatment
  • Fast turnaround from referral to appointment in several reviews
  • Explains findings clearly, including catching issues a prior dentist missed

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the top names on this list
Reputation scorecardrank in Houston
Rating5 / 5
Review volume403 · 64th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The top-rated pick on raw score, and the personal follow-up pattern in reviews is a genuine standout on this list.

Website+1713-271-9100 Directions

7500 Beechnut St #235, Houston, TX 77074

Heights Endodontics logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Heights Endodontics

4.9454 Google reviews

Heights Endodontics is a microscopic and microsurgical root canal specialty practice in Houston Heights, with Dr. Sarah Kwang and Dr. Dontra Scott on staff. The practice sits at the corner of 11th and Yale and offers both same-day and after-hours emergency appointments. Reviewers describe the team working comfortably with children as well as adults.

What people praise

  • Reviewers specifically praise the team's manner with children
  • Same-day and after-hours emergency appointments available
  • Detailed aftercare instructions and follow-up calls the next day
  • Uses microscopic technique, mentioned favorably across reviews

Worth knowing

  • Closed Friday afternoons
Reputation scorecardrank in Houston
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume454 · 75th
Confidencehigh
Recency13 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong choice for families, especially if a child needs a root canal and a gentler touch matters as much as the outcome.

Website+1713-497-1015 Directions

1050 Yale St Ste 210, Houston, TX 77008

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the practice’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many patients have rated them, ranked against other Houston endodontists. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from over a thousand reviews carries more weight than the same score from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently patients are still leaving reviews. No practice can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a root canal cost in Houston? (2026)

Root canal cost in Houston depends heavily on which tooth is involved (front teeth are simpler than molars), whether it’s a first treatment or a retreatment, and whether a crown is needed afterward. We don’t have a single trustworthy published rate across these practices, so ask for a written, itemized quote before treatment rather than relying on a general estimate.

Serving all of Houston

The endodontists above cover the Galleria, Heights, Beechnut, and Britoak areas, with several practices running additional locations across Katy, Cypress, Pearland, Humble, and Sugar Land. If you’re searching for an endodontist near me while dealing with tooth pain, check same-day availability directly since several of these practices prioritize urgent cases.

What to ask before you see an endodontist

  • Is this a first root canal or a retreatment of prior work?
  • What is included in the quoted price, and is a follow-up crown separate?
  • Do you offer same-day or emergency appointments for active pain?
  • Is the practice in-network with my dental insurance?
  • What does aftercare look like, and who do I call if pain continues?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these endodontists?

We started from every endodontist in Houston with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Do I need a referral to see an endodontist in Houston?

Often, yes. Several of these practices, including ACE Endodontics and Endodontic Associates of Houston, primarily see patients referred by a general dentist, though some also accept direct bookings for urgent pain.

How much does a root canal cost in Houston?

It varies by tooth and whether retreatment is needed. Ask each practice for a written, itemized quote before scheduling, and confirm whether a crown is included in the estimate.

The bottom line

Southwest Endodontics is the safe default given its review volume and multi-doctor bench, while Endodontic Associates of Houston stands out for its perfect rating and personal follow-up. Whichever you call, get pricing in writing and ask directly whether it’s a first treatment or a retreatment.

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