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Root Canals & Endodontics


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More About Root Canals & Endodontics


Do you have specific teeth that hurt? You may have a cavity that has spread to your tooth’s nerve, causing an infection…

“Endo” is Greek for inside while, “odont” is greek for tooth. Endodontists are dentists who specialize in saving your natural teeth. By looking inside the infected tooth, at the dental pulp and tissues that surround the roots of a tooth, they deal with the removal of infected nerves. However, root canal therapy and procedures range in degrees of difficulties and most general dentists still do the ones that are not overly complicated.

You’ll often need a root canal when you have an untreated cavity that spread the pulp of your tooth and causes infection in your nerves. If the infection is left untreated it can turn into an abscess (a more serious issue that can result in bone loss in the jaw).

If you have 1 or more teeth that are sensitive and in pain, please contact us so we can do an exam and x-rays to diagnose why you are in pain.

There is the stigma that a root canal is a painful, agonizing procedure when in actuality, root canal therapy is given to relieve the pain the patient is suffering from. 

  • The benefits of the procedure will alleviate the pain caused by the infected tooth.
  • In most cases, advances in dental technology, local anesthetics and the right aftercare pain medication allow the surgery to be done with minimal pain.

Like most routine dental procedures there may be some soreness after but ultimately once this pain subsides, you will feel relief from the infection and be able to enjoy your day-to-day life without the pain you previously felt from the infection.


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Insurance & Billing


We accept most dental insurance including MassHealth.  We are pleased to direct billand work directly with your insurance provider. Please contact our friendly staff in Mattapan to learn more about your dental insurance and billing options.

Why Choose Our Practice


Kind & Hospitable


Mattapan Square Family Dental offers a wide variety of dental services with an emphasis on patient comfort and care offered in a safe, warm and welcoming environment for children and adults alike. Our clean, modern office allows our experienced, and friendly team to provide our patients with the utmost in dental health.

Flexible Financing Options


For your convenience, we accept most dental insurance plans. Our qualified financial team will do all it can to make sure that expense does not prevent you from receiving the quality care you need and desire. We have developed different financial options to help you facilitate your goals.

Convenient Location


Our Mattapan Office is conveniently located in the heart of Mattapan Square. We are located near the train station and bus stops. There is street parking available as well as free parking onsite. We are a handicap accessable office.

Our Satisfied Patients


We are so thankful to have such amazing patients who have taken the time to share their experiences on Google, Facebook, and other online sources.

Uninsured, but they still made time for me. the receptionist remembered me and was pleasant in conversation.

- John K.

Call us today to see how we can help you smile.


1634 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA 02126

Office Hours (please contact us to confirm)


Mon: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tues: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wed: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thurs: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fri: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun: Closed

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