Endodontist · Highland Beach, FL
Board-Certified Endodontist for Highland Beach Residents
Specialist care just across the Spanish River bridge.
Dr. Glen B. Mitchell, DDS, Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics · Updated: November 15, 2026
Highland Beach has no dental offices of its own, so residents cross the Intracoastal for specialist care. Dr. Glen B. Mitchell, a board-certified endodontist, treats Highland Beach patients at 900 Glades Road in Boca Raton, reached via the Spanish River Boulevard bridge. He specializes in root canals, retreatment and cracked teeth, using 3D CBCT imaging.
Diplomate
American Board of Endodontics. Verify it in the AAE “Find an Endodontist” directory.
30+ years
Practicing endodontics in Manhattan, Long Island and now Boca Raton.
25 vs. <2
Root canals per week: endodontists vs. general dentists (AAE).
Same day
Weekday visits held for patients in pain. Reports go to your dentist the same day.
Experience you can verify
Why Highland Beach Residents Choose Dr. Mitchell
For a tooth worth saving, Highland Beach residents want the most qualified hands, not the closest chair. Dr. Mitchell is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics with a Columbia University endodontic certificate and an oral surgery fellowship, and he has practiced only endodontics for more than 30 years. His office is minutes off the island.
Board certified
Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, a credential relatively few endodontists hold.
Oral surgery background
A University of Michigan oral surgery fellowship helps when a case needs microsurgery or a hard save-or-extract decision.
Precise 3D diagnosis
Cone beam CT and an operating microscope show cracks and extra canals under old crowns.
Records sent anywhere
Reports and images go to your dentist here or up north, digitally and the same day.
Inside Our Boca Raton Office
Operating microscope
Magnification and bright light help Dr. Mitchell find small extra canals and fine cracks.
3D cone beam CT
A 3D scan of the tooth and surrounding bone, taken in our office when a regular X-ray isn’t enough.
Waterlase laser
Laser energy and water spray help disinfect the canal system during treatment.
Diagnosis first
Does a Crowned or Restored Tooth Need a Root Canal?
Teeth with large fillings or crowns can develop nerve problems years later. Signs include lingering sensitivity, a dull ache when chewing, throbbing at night or a small bump on the gum. Sometimes there are no symptoms and the problem shows only on an X-ray or 3D scan. Testing confirms whether treatment is needed.
Signs your tooth may need a root canal
- Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold. A twinge that fades in a second or two is usually fine. Pain that hangs on for 30 seconds or more after the coffee or ice water is gone is not.
- Throbbing or spontaneous pain, especially pain that wakes you up at night.
- Pain when you bite or chew, or a tooth that feels “high.”
- A swollen gum, or a small pimple on the gum near one tooth that may drain a bad taste. This is often a sign of an abscess.
- A tooth that has turned darker after an old injury.
- No symptoms at all. Sometimes an infection shows up only on an X-ray or CBCT. That’s why a “quiet” tooth can still need treatment.
When you might not need a root canal
Not every painful tooth needs one. If the nerve is irritated but still healthy, called reversible pulpitis, the right answer may be a new filling and time. A cracked tooth with a healthy nerve may only need a crown. And some teeth are too badly broken or cracked to save. In that case Dr. Mitchell will tell you so, and explain why extraction makes more sense.
Told you need a root canal and not sure? We’re happy to give you a second opinion. Ask about consultation fees when you call.
Treatments
Endodontic Treatments for Highland Beach Patients
Dr. Mitchell’s work centers on keeping natural teeth in place: first-time root canals, retreatment of older root canals, apicoectomy (endodontic microsurgery), cracked-tooth diagnosis and urgent care for tooth pain. For many people in their 70s and 80s, saving a tooth is simpler than extraction and an implant. The links below explain each option.
Root canal treatment
We remove infected or inflamed tissue from inside the tooth, clean and disinfect the canals, and seal them.
Root canal retreatment
For a tooth treated years ago that hurts again or shows new infection. We remove the old filling material, find canals that may have been missed and reseal the tooth.
Endodontic microsurgery (apicoectomy)
When retreatment isn’t the right option, the infection can be removed at the root tip through a small opening in the gum. Dr. Mitchell’s oral surgery fellowship is especially relevant here.
Cracked tooth diagnosis
CBCT helps show how deep a crack runs and whether the tooth can be saved.
Emergency root canal
Same-day weekday visits for severe pain, swelling or a broken tooth.
3D CBCT and Waterlase
In-office technology for more accurate diagnosis and thorough disinfection of the canal system.
Cost & insurance
Root Canal Cost, Insurance and Medicare for Highland Beach Patients
Cost depends on the tooth, whether it’s a first treatment or a retreatment, and your coverage. Original Medicare doesn’t pay for routine dental care, though many Medicare Advantage plans include dental benefits. We give you a written estimate before treatment and can request a pre-treatment estimate from your dental insurer.
| Question | What to know |
|---|---|
| Which tooth? | Molars and retreatments take longer and cost more than front teeth. |
| Medicare | Original Medicare doesn’t cover routine dental care (Medicare.gov). Bring your Medicare Advantage card and we’ll check. |
| Dental insurance | Often covered as a basic or major service, up to the annual maximum. |
| Payment | Ask about payment options when you call; we verify your insurance benefits before your visit. |
Here for the season?
Here for the Season? Finish Treatment Before You Fly Home
Highland Beach roughly doubles in population each winter. If you’re here for the season, tell us your departure date when you call. Most root canals are completed in one or two visits, and we send records and 3D images digitally to your dentist up north, so your crown can be placed at home.
- Call early in the season if a tooth has been bothering you
- We plan treatment around your travel dates when we can
- Records and images go to your home dentist the same day
Your health history
Coordinating With Your Physician
Many of our Highland Beach patients take blood thinners or bisphosphonates, or manage heart conditions or diabetes. None of these automatically rules out a root canal. Bring a current medication list, and Dr. Mitchell will coordinate with your physician when needed. Never stop or change a medication on your own before dental treatment.
- Bring a complete medication and allergy list
- Tell us about recent heart procedures, joint replacements or bone medications
Step by step
What to Expect, From Your First Call to Your Follow-Up
A visit begins with an exam, testing and 3D imaging, then a clear explanation of your options. Treatment is usually one visit, sometimes two, under local anesthetic. Most patients are comfortable driving home, though some prefer a companion. Your dentist then places the crown, here or up north, and we schedule a short follow-up check.
Step 01
Call us
Call (561) 368-3636. Tell us your symptoms and which Highland Beach dentist referred you, if any. If you’re in pain, we’ll aim for a same-day weekday visit.
Step 02
Exam and 3D imaging
Testing, digital X-rays and a CBCT scan if needed. Dr. Mitchell explains what he finds on the screen, and you decide.
Step 03
Treatment
We numb the tooth and place a thin rubber shield (a dental dam) to keep it clean and dry. Then we clean and shape the canals, disinfect them with Waterlase, and seal them. Most visits take about 1 to 2 hours. Some teeth need a second visit.
Step 04
Back to your dentist
We send your Highland Beach dentist a report and images the same day. They place the crown or permanent filling, usually within a few weeks. Don’t put this off: a tooth that isn’t fully restored can break or become reinfected.
Step 05
Follow-up
We’ll ask you back for a quick check later on, to confirm the area has healed.
Directions
Getting to Our Office From Highland Beach
From Highland Beach, take A1A south, cross the Intracoastal on Spanish River Boulevard, then go south on Federal Highway and west on Glades Road to number 900, Suite 3A, just east of I-95. From the north end of town, Linton Boulevard to I-95 south works too. Drawbridges open on a schedule, so allow a few extra minutes.
Tooth Savers – Dr. Glen B. Mitchell Endodontics
900 Glades Road, Suite 3A, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Mon–Fri, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm · (561) 368-3636
| Starting from | Route | Weekday drive |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Beach Town Hall (A1A) | A1A south → Federal Hwy south → Glades Rd west | 14–24 min |
| North end of town (near Linton Blvd) | Linton Blvd west → I-95 south → Glades Rd east | 14–26 min |
| South end (near Spanish River Park) | Spanish River Blvd west → Federal Hwy south → Glades Rd west | 14–20 min |
Typical drive times leaving at 9:00 am on a weekday, from Google Maps. Traffic varies, so allow extra time.
Finding us: Suite 3A, 900 Glades Road. Call (561) 368-3636 if you need help with parking or directions.
We see patients from every part of Highland Beach, including ZIP codes:
Urgent help
Dental Emergency in Highland Beach? What to Do Right Now
Call (561) 368-3636 for severe tooth pain, a broken tooth or swelling limited to the gum; we hold weekday time for patients in pain. If swelling spreads into the face or neck, or you have a fever or trouble swallowing or breathing, go to the emergency room or call 911 instead of waiting for a dental appointment.
Call us at (561) 368-3636 if you have:
- Severe or throbbing tooth pain
- A cracked or broken tooth
- Swelling limited to the gum near one tooth
- A filling or temporary that fell out after a root canal
Go to the ER or call 911 if you have:
- Swelling spreading into your face, under your jaw or toward your eye
- Fever along with dental swelling
- Trouble swallowing or breathing
The nearest emergency departments are Boca Raton Regional Hospital, 800 Meadows Road, and Delray Medical Center, 5352 Linton Boulevard.
Broke or knocked out a tooth?
Hold a knocked-out tooth by the crown, rinse briefly if dirty and put it back in the socket, or keep it in milk. Save pieces of a broken tooth. Call us right away; the sooner, the better the chance of saving it.
FAQ
Highland Beach Root Canal FAQs
Direct answers to the questions Highland Beach residents and seasonal visitors ask us most: whether there’s an endodontist on the island, sending records up north, blood thinners and Medicare. If you don’t see your question, call (561) 368-3636 and our team will answer it personally.
Is there an endodontist in Highland Beach?
No. Highland Beach has no dental offices of its own. Dr. Glen B. Mitchell, a board-certified endodontist, treats Highland Beach residents at 900 Glades Road in Boca Raton, reached via the Spanish River Boulevard bridge.
Can you send my records to my dentist up north?
Yes. We send reports, X-rays and 3D images digitally to your dentist anywhere, usually the same day, so your crown can be placed at home.
Can I have a root canal if I take blood thinners?
Usually, yes. Don’t stop the medication on your own. Bring your medication list, and Dr. Mitchell will coordinate with your physician if needed.
Does Medicare cover a root canal?
Original Medicare doesn’t cover routine dental care, including root canals. Many Medicare Advantage plans include dental benefits; we’ll check yours before treatment.
Is it worth saving a tooth at my age?
Often, yes. A root canal is usually quicker and less involved than extraction plus an implant, and you keep your natural tooth. Dr. Mitchell will tell you honestly if a tooth can’t be saved.
Meet your endodontist
About Dr. Glen B. Mitchell, DDS
Dr. Glen B. Mitchell is a board-certified endodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He earned his DDS at Northwestern University and completed a general practice residency at the VA and University of Michigan hospitals and an oral surgery fellowship at the University of Michigan. He then earned his Certificate in Endodontics at Columbia University. Before moving to Boca Raton he practiced in Manhattan and Long Island. He is a member of the American Association of Endodontists and the Florida Association of Endodontists.
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Same-day weekday visits for tooth pain · Reports sent to your dentist the same day
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