Endodontist · Coconut Creek, FL
Board-Certified Endodontist Serving Coconut Creek
Specialist root canal care for Coconut Creek and Wynmoor.
Dr. Glen B. Mitchell, DDS, Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics · Updated: November 15, 2026
Dr. Glen B. Mitchell is a board-certified endodontist who treats Coconut Creek patients, including many Wynmoor residents, at 900 Glades Road in Boca Raton. From Coconut Creek it’s Hillsboro Boulevard or Sample Road east to I-95, then north to Glades Road. He focuses on 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.
Why Coconut Creek patients choose us
Why Coconut Creek Patients Drive North for a Specialist
Coconut Creek has general dentists and chain offices, some with visiting endodontists. Patients who come to us want a dedicated specialist: Dr. Mitchell is board certified by the American Board of Endodontics, has practiced only endodontics for more than 30 years and uses 3D imaging in his own office. Your general dentist stays involved throughout.
Board certified
A Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, not a visiting provider.
One doctor, start to finish
Dr. Mitchell examines, treats and follows up on your tooth himself.
3D imaging on site
Cone beam CT shows cracks and hidden canals that flat X-rays can miss.
Reports to your dentist
Your Coconut Creek dentist gets a report and images 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
Do You Need a Root Canal?
Common signs are tooth pain that lingers after hot or cold, throbbing that wakes you up, pain when chewing, a darkened tooth or a pimple on the gum. Some infected teeth cause no pain at all and appear only on an X-ray. Dr. Mitchell tests the tooth and takes a 3D scan before recommending anything.
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
Root Canal Treatments for Coconut Creek Patients
We focus only on saving natural teeth: first-time root canals, retreatment when an older root canal fails, apicoectomy (endodontic microsurgery), cracked-tooth diagnosis and urgent care for tooth pain. The pages linked below explain each treatment in plain language, including who it helps, how long it takes and what recovery usually involves.
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 in Coconut Creek
Your 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, but many Medicare Advantage plans include dental benefits. We check your plan, give you a written estimate before treatment and can request a pre-treatment estimate from your 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). Many Medicare Advantage plans include dental benefits; bring your card. |
| Dental insurance | Often covered as a basic or major service, up to the plan’s annual maximum. |
| Payment | Ask about payment options when you call; we verify your insurance benefits before your visit. |
Wynmoor & 55+ communities
For Wynmoor Residents and Coconut Creek’s 55+ Communities
Wynmoor Village alone is home to more than 9,000 residents aged 55 and over, and many of our Coconut Creek patients live there or in nearby 55+ communities. Older teeth often need retreatment of an old root canal or care for a crack under a large filling. We keep every step simple, unhurried and clearly explained.
- Bring: your Medicare Advantage or dental card and a list of your medications
- Blood thinners: don’t stop them on your own; Dr. Mitchell will coordinate with your physician if needed
- Family welcome: bring a family member or friend to the consultation
Families
Tooth Injuries in Coconut Creek Families and Teens
In the newer neighborhoods of west and north Coconut Creek, we see teens and young adults with sports injuries and cracked teeth. A tooth that has been hit can lose its nerve weeks later, even if it looked fine at first. A specialist check after any hard knock to the mouth is worth the drive.
- Knocked-out permanent tooth: keep it in milk and call right away
- A tooth that turns gray or aches after an injury needs a check
- Dr. Mitchell treats young and adult patients; call (561) 368-3636 to discuss your child’s age and injury.
Step by step
What to Expect, From Your First Call to Your Follow-Up
Your visit begins with a phone call and an exam with testing and 3D imaging. Treatment is usually completed in one visit, sometimes two, under local anesthetic. Most patients drive themselves home and resume normal activities the next day, though you’re welcome to bring someone. Your general dentist then places the crown.
Step 01
Call us
Call (561) 368-3636. Tell us your symptoms and which Coconut Creek 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 Coconut Creek 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 Coconut Creek
Our office is at 900 Glades Road, Suite 3A, Boca Raton, just east of I-95. From Coconut Creek, take Hillsboro Boulevard or Sample Road east to I-95, go north to the Glades Road exit (Exit 45) and turn east. From the western side near US 441, you can also take US 441 north to Glades Road and head east.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wynmoor (Avenue of the Stars) | Florida’s Turnpike north → Glades Rd east (or I-95 north) | 30–55 min |
| The Promenade at Coconut Creek (Lyons Rd) | Sample Rd east → I-95 north → Glades Rd east | 22–50 min |
| Tradewinds Park / Butterfly World (Sample Rd) | Sample Rd east → I-95 north → Glades Rd east | 22–45 min |
| West Coconut Creek (US 441) | Sawgrass Expwy / SW 10th St east → I-95 north → Glades Rd east | 22–50 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 Coconut Creek, including ZIP codes:
Urgent help
Dental Emergency in Coconut Creek? What to Do Right Now
Call (561) 368-3636 for severe tooth pain, a cracked or knocked 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 first.
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
Nearby emergency departments: Broward Health North, 201 E Sample Road, and Broward Health Coral Springs, 3000 Coral Hills Drive.
Knocked out a tooth?
Hold it by the crown, not the root. Rinse briefly if dirty, try to put it back in the socket, or keep it in milk. Get to a dentist or endodontist within 30 to 60 minutes for the best chance of saving it.
FAQ
Coconut Creek Root Canal FAQs
Short answers to the questions Coconut Creek and Wynmoor patients ask us most: whether there’s an endodontist nearby, Medicare coverage, bringing family and how long treatment takes. If your question isn’t listed, call (561) 368-3636 and our team will be happy to explain everything before your visit.
Is there an endodontist near Wynmoor?
Dr. Glen B. Mitchell, a board-certified endodontist, treats Wynmoor and Coconut Creek patients at 900 Glades Road in Boca Raton, reached by Hillsboro Boulevard and I-95 north.
Does Medicare cover root canals?
Original Medicare doesn’t cover routine dental care, including root canals. Many Medicare Advantage plans include dental benefits; bring your card and we’ll check before treatment.
Can I bring a family member to my appointment?
Yes. A family member or friend is welcome at the consultation and can help with questions and aftercare instructions.
How long does a root canal take?
Most treatments are completed in one visit, sometimes two. Appointments usually take about 1 to 2 hours.
Can I have a root canal if I take blood thinners?
Usually, yes. Don’t stop your medication on your own; bring your medication list, and Dr. Mitchell will coordinate with your physician if needed.
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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