Root canal pain does not wait for office hours, and finding an endodontist in Sydney usually starts with a search at the worst possible moment. The practices on this page have logged 1,735 Google reviews between them, and every one of them sits between 4.8 and 5 stars, so the real differences show up in booking speed, hours, and how each clinic actually handles the procedure once you're in the chair.
Short answer: Paramount Dental Sydney leads on sheer weight of evidence: 4.8 stars across 701 reviews and hours that stretch to 8pm most nights including weekends. Spa Dental Sydney CBD sits right behind it with a perfect 5.0 from 528 reviews. If you need root canal or endodontic work and want same-week availability, both are worth calling first; Macquarie Dental (4.9, 247 reviews) is the pick if continuity with one dentist matters more to you than late hours.
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews
Paramount Dental Sydney
4.8★★★★★701 Google reviews
Paramount Dental Sydney sits opposite Hyde Park in the CBD and runs a full general and cosmetic dental service, including root canal treatment, wisdom teeth, and after-hours emergency care. It's open most days until 8pm, including weekends, which is unusual for a CBD practice. The team is led by Dr Amrinder Oberoi alongside associates including Dr Sian Denton, and the practice leans into cosmetic work (veneers, whitening, smile makeovers) as well as the general and endodontic care that keeps most patients coming back.
What people praise
- Reviewers repeatedly mention clear, unhurried explanations before treatment starts
- Open until 8pm most weekdays and on weekends, useful for urgent tooth pain
- One reviewer described a same-day emergency appointment on a public holiday for a chipped, infected tooth
- Praised for gentle handling of anxious or nervous patients
- Multiple dentists on staff, so continuity of care doesn't rest on one name
Worth knowing
- Cosmetic dentistry (veneers, whitening) gets more attention in reviews than endodontics specifically, so ask directly about root canal experience when booking
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: The review volume here is the highest on this page by a wide margin, and the hours make it the practical first call for anyone in real pain outside a normal 9-to-5. It ranks #1 on that combination of proof and access, not because its rating is the single highest.
📍Suite 601/185 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
Spa Dental Sydney CBD
5.0★★★★★528 Google reviews
Spa Dental Sydney CBD is part of the wider Spa Dental group, with this Castlereagh Street location covering general dentistry alongside Invisalign, implants, veneers, and cosmetic bonding. The practice publishes its treatment pricing upfront (payment plans from roughly $25 to $54 a week depending on the treatment) rather than requiring a consult first for a ballpark figure.
What people praise
- Perfect 5.0 rating across 528 reviews, the highest on this page
- Reviewers describe emergency chip and crack repairs being fit in same-day
- Multiple dentists named across reviews (Dr Neville, Dr Patrick McCann, Dr Lawrence), suggesting the quality holds across the team, not just one practitioner
- Clean, modern facility mentioned consistently across reviews
Worth knowing
- Open Monday to Friday only, no weekend hours listed
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: If a perfect rating at real volume is what you're after, this is it. The tradeoff is weekday-only hours, so it suits planned treatment more than a Saturday emergency.
📍Ste 2 Level 4/64 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
Macquarie Dental Sydney CBD
4.9★★★★★247 Google reviews
Macquarie Dental has operated in Sydney's CBD for over 20 years and covers general, cosmetic, orthodontic, and emergency dental care from its Macquarie Street rooms. The practice's own pitch is continuity: you see the same dentist at every visit rather than being rotated between practitioners, and reviewers describe treatment plans that start with the most urgent work first.
What people praise
- 4.9 rating across 247 reviews
- Reviewers single out clear explanations before and during procedures, including one describing a same-day extraction handled calmly
- Continuity of care model: the same dentist sees you each visit
- BUPA preferred provider and Invisalign Platinum Elite status per its own site
Worth knowing
- Smaller review base than the top two names on this page, though still substantial
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: Ranks #3 on volume even though the rating edges out our top pick. Worth the call if you want one dentist who actually remembers your history rather than a rotating roster.
📍Level 6, Suite 1-2/229-231 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000
#4🕑 Open 2 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
Sydney CBD Dentistry | Cosmetique Dental
4.8★★★★★138 Google reviews
Sydney CBD Dentistry, trading as Cosmetique Dental on Pitt Street, runs new-patient checkup specials alongside cosmetic work including porcelain and composite veneers, crowns, dental implants, and Invisalign as a Platinum Elite provider. Hours are limited to Wednesday and Thursday per its listed Google hours, so this is a practice built around scheduled appointments rather than walk-in urgency.
What people praise
- 4.8 rating across 138 reviews
- Reviewers praise transparent, upfront cost discussion before treatment starts
- Named dentists (Dr April, others) get repeated specific praise for a calm, unhurried manner
- Online booking available directly through the practice
Worth knowing
- Listed opening hours are narrower than the other names on this page, worth confirming directly before you plan around it
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: Solid mid-pack pick, particularly if a veneer or cosmetic consult is part of what you need alongside general dental work.
📍Level 3, Suite 302/70 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk
Finkelstein Dental
4.9★★★★★121 Google reviews
Finkelstein Dental, run by Dr Michael Finkelstein from Culwulla Chambers on Castlereagh Street, covers general and cosmetic dentistry plus TMJ and jaw-related treatment. Reviewers repeatedly bring up TMJ and facial muscle issues specifically, which stands out from the more general-care reviews on the rest of this page.
What people praise
- 4.9 rating across 121 reviews
- Several reviewers specifically credit the practice with resolving long-running TMJ and jaw pain
- Described consistently as calm and unhurried, even for anxious patients
- One reviewer, an international visitor, got a same-day emergency appointment for a broken bridge
Worth knowing
- Smallest review base on this page, so treat the rating as an early but consistent signal rather than a settled one
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: Ranks #5 on volume alone, but the TMJ-specific praise makes it worth a direct call if jaw pain, not just a tooth, is what's bringing you in.
📍Culwulla Chambers, 303/67 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000
6 Your business here
Get listed on this page, in front of local customers already searching for you.
Claim this spot ›
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 rank these
Rating is the live Google average. Review volume measures how many real customers left a rating, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence blends the two, so a high rating on a handful of reviews scores lower than the same rating backed by hundreds. Recency checks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to move up this list, and nothing here changes that.
What does root canal treatment cost in Sydney? (2026)
Root canal and endodontic pricing in Sydney varies by tooth location, how many canals are involved, and whether a crown is needed afterward. None of the practices on this page publish a specific root canal fee on their sites, so ask for a written quote after your initial exam rather than assuming a set price. Some clinics on this page (Spa Dental, Sydney CBD Dentistry) do publish general treatment financing, with payment plans starting from roughly $25 to $57 a week for other procedures like Invisalign or veneers, which gives a rough sense of how these practices structure payment for larger treatments.
Serving the Sydney CBD and beyond
All five practices sit within the Sydney CBD, clustered around Elizabeth, Castlereagh, Macquarie, and Pitt Streets, an easy walk from Town Hall, St James, and Martin Place train stations. If you’re searching for an endodontist near me from the CBD, North Sydney, or the eastern suburbs, any of these are a short commute by train or light rail.
What to ask before booking a root canal in Sydney
- Do you have an endodontist on staff, or does a general dentist handle root canals here?
- How many appointments will this treatment take, and what happens if it’s not finished in one visit?
- What’s included in the quoted price, and does it cover a follow-up crown?
- Do you offer same-day or emergency appointments for acute pain?
- What sedation options are available if I’m anxious about the procedure?
- Do you bill health funds directly, or do I pay upfront and claim back?
Frequently asked questions
Are these rankings paid?
No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge plus top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.
How did you choose these practices?
We pulled real Google Business Profile data for endodontic and dental clinics across Sydney’s CBD, then ranked on rating, review volume, and how recently people are still leaving reviews.
How often is this list updated?
We refresh the data periodically to reflect new reviews and ratings. This page was last verified in July 2026.
Do I need a referral to see an endodontist in Sydney?
Not usually. Many general and cosmetic dental practices, including the ones on this page, handle root canal treatment directly without a referral. Ask when you call.
What’s the difference between a general dentist and an endodontist?
An endodontist specialises in root canal and pulp-related treatment, while a general dentist handles broader oral care. Several practices on this page cover both under one roof.
The bottom line
Paramount Dental Sydney is the safe default given its combination of review volume and late hours, especially if you’re dealing with pain outside standard business hours. If a perfect rating matters more to you than late-night access, Spa Dental Sydney CBD is the other clear option. Either way, call ahead and confirm the practice has capacity for endodontic work specifically before you show up.
