Endodontist · Parkland, FL
Board-Certified Endodontist Serving Parkland Families
Sports injuries, cracked teeth and root canals, one road away on Glades.
Dr. Glen B. Mitchell, DDS, Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics · Updated: November 15, 2026
Parkland has no endodontist’s office of its own. Dr. Glen B. Mitchell, a board-certified endodontist, treats Parkland families at 900 Glades Road in Boca Raton, reached by US 441 north into West Boca and then Glades Road east. He treats root canals, cracked teeth and dental injuries, using 3D cone beam CT 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 Parkland families choose us
Why Parkland Families Choose a Board-Certified Endodontist
When a child’s tooth is injured or an adult’s tooth cracks, Parkland parents want an experienced specialist and a clear plan. Dr. Mitchell is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and has practiced only endodontics for more than 30 years. Our 3D imaging shows exactly what happened inside the tooth before treatment.
Board certified
Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, with a Columbia University endodontic certificate.
Injury experience
Cracked, pushed and knocked-out teeth are part of endodontic care.
3D imaging
Cone beam CT shows root fractures and nerve damage a flat X-ray can miss.
Works with your dentist
Your family or pediatric dentist receives 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
Does Your Tooth, or Your Child’s, Need a Root Canal?
A root canal may be needed when the nerve is inflamed or has died after decay or an injury. Watch for lingering pain with hot or cold, throbbing at night, pain on biting, swelling or a tooth that turns gray after a knock. Testing and 3D imaging confirm it, and sometimes no 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 Parkland Patients
Our treatments focus on saving natural teeth at any adult or teen age: first-time root canals, retreatment of older root canals, apicoectomy (endodontic microsurgery), cracked-tooth diagnosis and urgent care for injuries and pain. Each link below explains the treatment plainly, so you know what to expect for yourself or your child.
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 and Insurance for Parkland Families
The fee depends on which tooth is treated, whether it’s a first treatment or a retreatment, and your dental insurance. Molars take longer than front teeth. Most dental plans cover part of the cost. We provide 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 than front teeth. |
| 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. |
Kids & teens
Sports Injuries and Cracked Teeth in Kids and Teens
Parkland is one of South Florida’s youngest cities, and youth sports, from soccer and lacrosse to riding, mean knocked teeth. A tooth that has been hit can lose its nerve weeks later even if it looked fine. The first hour after a tooth is knocked out matters most, so keep these steps handy.
- Knocked-out permanent tooth: hold it by the crown, rinse briefly, put it back or keep it in milk, and call right away
- Baby teeth are not put back in; see your child’s dentist
- Cracked or chipped: save the pieces and avoid chewing on that side
- Ages treated: Dr. Mitchell treats young and adult patients; call (561) 368-3636 to discuss your child’s age and injury.
Your family dentist
Working With Your Child’s Dentist
Your family or pediatric dentist stays in charge of your child’s overall care. They refer for the specialized part, the inside of the tooth, and we send a full report and images the same day. Many Parkland families are referred this way, but you can also call us directly after an injury.
- Ask your dentist to send recent X-rays
- We share 3D scans and findings the same day
- Your dentist handles the final filling or crown and future checkups
Step by step
What to Expect, From Your First Call to Your Follow-Up
After a phone call, the visit starts with an exam, testing and 3D imaging. Treatment is usually one visit, sometimes two, under local anesthetic, and most people return to school, work or normal activities the next day. Your family dentist then places the filling or crown, and we check healing at a short follow-up.
Step 01
Call us
Call (561) 368-3636. Tell us your symptoms and which Parkland 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 Parkland 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 Parkland
Our office is at 900 Glades Road, Suite 3A, Boca Raton, just east of I-95. From most of Parkland, the quickest weekday route is the Sawgrass Expressway north to I-95 north, exiting at Glades Road (Exit 45) and heading east. From the Hillsboro Boulevard side, US 441 north into West Boca and Palmetto Park Road east also works well.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Trails Park | Sawgrass Expwy north → I-95 north → Glades Rd east | 28–50 min |
| Shoppes of Parkland (Hillsboro Blvd) | US 441 north → W Palmetto Park Rd east → north to Glades Rd | 18–40 min |
| Parkland City Hall (University Dr) | Sawgrass Expwy north → I-95 north → Glades Rd east | 26–50 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 Parkland, including ZIP codes:
Urgent help
Dental Emergency in Parkland? What to Do Right Now
Call (561) 368-3636 for a knocked-out or cracked tooth, severe tooth pain or swelling limited to the gum; we hold weekday time for patients in pain. For a head injury, facial swelling that is spreading, 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
The nearest emergency department for most of Parkland is Broward Health Coral Springs, 3000 Coral Hills Drive.
Knocked out a tooth at practice or a game?
Hold the tooth by the crown, not the root. Rinse briefly if dirty, put it back in the socket if you can, or keep it in milk. Get to a dentist or endodontist within 30 to 60 minutes. Never put a baby tooth back in.
FAQ
Parkland Root Canal FAQs
Quick answers to what Parkland parents and adults ask us most: whether there’s an endodontist nearby, what to do after a knocked-out tooth, teens and root canals, and cost. If your question isn’t covered, call (561) 368-3636 and our team will help you decide on the next step.
Is there an endodontist near Parkland?
Parkland has no endodontist’s office of its own. Dr. Glen B. Mitchell, a board-certified endodontist, treats Parkland patients at 900 Glades Road in Boca Raton, via US 441 north and Glades Road east.
What should I do if my child knocks out a tooth?
If it’s a permanent tooth, hold it by the crown, rinse briefly, put it back or keep it in milk, and see a dentist or endodontist within an hour. Don’t put a baby tooth back in.
Can a teenager have a root canal?
Yes, teens can have root canals when the nerve is damaged by decay or injury. Young teeth with immature roots may need a different approach. Dr. Mitchell treats young and adult patients; call (561) 368-3636 to discuss your child’s age and injury.
How much does a root canal cost?
It depends on the tooth and your insurance. We give a written estimate before treatment and can request a pre-treatment estimate from your insurer.
Do you work with our pediatric dentist?
Yes. We send a report and images the same day, and your dentist completes the final restoration.
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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(561) 368-3636 · Monday–Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
Same-day weekday visits for tooth pain · Reports sent to your dentist the same day
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