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Root Canal Therapy in Vaughan

A root canal rescues a tooth whose nerve has become infected, ending the pain and saving the tooth at the same time. The procedure's scary reputation belongs to another era. Modern root canal therapy feels remarkably like getting a filling.

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✓ Insurance billed directly
✓ New patients welcome
✓ Open six days a week
Dr. Somesh Sharma treating a patient
Your dentists
  • Dr. Somesh Sharma
    Speaks English, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu
  • Dr. Ronit Sharma
    Speaks English
    Accepting new patients
  • Dr. Deepak Bhardwaj
    Speaks English, Punjabi and Hindi
    Accepting new patients
Front desk speaks English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Korean and Farsi. Meet the team →
✓ Every insurer billed directly✓ CDCP accepted✓ Root Canal Therapy quoted in writing first✓ Monthly payment plans✓ Nitrous oxide sedation✓ Same-day emergency slots
More about the practice
Hours
Monday 8AM–3PM. Tuesday 8AM–3PM, 3PM–6PM by appointment. Wednesday 8AM–3PM. Thursday 8AM–3PM, 3PM–6PM by appointment. Friday 8AM–3PM. Saturday 8AM–3PM. Sunday Closed. Appointment-only hours have no walk-ins. Saturday is a full-service day for every treatment, not hygiene only.
Getting here
Keele & Steeles Dental Office, 2100 Steeles Ave W, Suite 203-204, Concord, ON (Vaughan) L4K 2V1. Second floor, elevator access, free plaza parking right outside. TTC 60 Steeles West and 41 Keele stop at Steeles and Keele. YRT 107 Keele runs north on Keele from Pioneer Village. Pioneer Village station on Line 1 is about 1.5 km west along Steeles.
Emergencies
Same-day slots six days a week at Keele & Steeles Dental Office. Call 905-760-8181 first.
Billing
Every insurer is billed directly, CDCP included. You pay only what your plan does not cover, and never pay first to claim back later.
Sedation
Nitrous oxide sedation is offered in house for any procedure, with no referral needed. General anaesthesia is referred out.
Referred out
General anaesthesia, very complex wisdom teeth, very complex orthodontics and complex paediatric cases go to a specialist. Everything else is done in house at Keele & Steeles Dental Office.
Licensing
All three dentists are registered with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO).
Accessibility
Elevator to the second floor, and wheelchair users are seen regularly.
Languages
Hygiene: English and Portuguese. Front desk: English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Korean and Farsi.
Patients from
Vaughan, Concord, Thornhill, Woodbridge, Maple, Richmond Hill, North York and Toronto. Keele & Steeles Dental Office is at Keele and Steeles in Concord (Vaughan).
Facts reviewed
September 2026
The pain stops here
That deep, throbbing ache is the infected nerve. Removing it brings relief that painkillers never quite reach.
Keep your own tooth
Nothing artificial matches a natural root. Saving the tooth preserves your bite and spares you the cost of replacing it.
One or two calm visits
Most root canals finish in a single visit, fully numbed. Back teeth with complex canals sometimes take two.

What a root canal actually is

Inside every tooth is a soft core of nerve and blood vessels. When deep decay or a crack lets bacteria reach it, the nerve becomes inflamed and then infected. The source of the notorious toothache. A root canal removes that infected tissue, disinfects the canals and seals them against reinfection.

The tooth stays right where it is, doing its job. Because a treated back tooth becomes more brittle over time, we usually recommend a crown afterwards to protect it for the long run, and we show you on the X-ray exactly why, before anything starts.

Signs you may need a root canal
A toothache that throbs or wakes you at night
Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold
Pain when biting on one specific spot
A darkened tooth or a pimple-like bump on the gum
Swelling around one tooth

Save the tooth or replace it

Compared onRoot canalExtraction and implant
Keeps your own toothYesNo
Visits1 to 2Three, plus 2 to 4 months of healing
Feels likeA fillingMinor surgery under local anesthetic
Usual next stepA crown to protect the toothA custom crown on the implant

Your journey, visit by visit

1
STEP 01
Diagnosis
An exam and X-ray confirm whether the nerve is infected and whether the tooth can be saved. Severe pain is treated as an emergency. Often same-day.
2
STEP 02
Complete numbing
We test the anesthetic before starting. You feel pressure and vibration during treatment, not pain.
3
STEP 03
The treatment
Infected tissue is removed and the canals are cleaned, disinfected and sealed. Usually one visit, sometimes two.
4
STEP 04
Protection
A filling or crown restores full strength so you can chew like nothing ever happened.

Cost & coverage, in plain language

A root canal at Keele & Steeles Dental Office is quoted before treatment starts, with the crown priced separately so nothing is a surprise. Covered in part by most plans and by CDCP, and every insurer is billed directly.

Insurance & financingAsk us a question

Your questions, answered honestly

The treatment itself should not hurt. You are fully numbed, and we test it before starting. The famous pain is the infection beforehand, and the root canal is what ends it.
Usually 60 to 90 minutes. Molars with several canals may need a second visit to finish properly.
You can, but keeping your own tooth is almost always better for your bite and usually cheaper over time, since a pulled tooth eventually needs replacing. We lay out both options with real numbers and let you decide.
Call us. Severe tooth pain counts as an emergency here, and we hold same-day room in the schedule six days a week.
Root canal treatment is covered by most insurance plans and is a covered CDCP service. We confirm your coverage and bill the plan directly.
Mild soreness for a few days is normal and manageable. If it is a back tooth, we will talk about a crown to protect it. On your timeline, not a hard sell.
NEW PATIENTS WELCOME
Three doctors, six days a week. Most people get in the same week they call.
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What patients say

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Aisha Tahir
Local Guide · 18 reviews · Google
★★★★★

"I am a long term client of Doctor Sharma for about 10 years now (I first came in due to a root canal and dr sharma was so kind to take me in with priority due to the pain). Even though I have now moved over an hour away depending on traffic I will continue to always come back to Doctor Sharma. Not only is he extremely talented and gifted at his craftwork but he is also geneuinly one of the kindest and most compassionate people you will meet. I get so many compliments on my smile now! Your kids will love visiting the dentist, too!"

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Farah Hirani
9 reviews · Google
★★★★★

"I am extremely grateful for the excellent dental care Dr. Somesh Sharma gave me. He also treats my mom and sister with the same consistent high level of care. The office is modern and immaculate. The staff are kind and efficient. But most of all Dr. Sharma has a gentle hand in his craft and is very genuine and skilled."

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Rachael B
3 reviews · Google
★★★★★

"Dr.Sharma is an incredible dentist who combines speed with genuine care, making every visit smooth and stress-free. They work efficiently without ever rushing, and their gentle touch puts even the most nervous patients at ease."

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Zaighum Gillani
1 review · Google
★★★★★

"Me and my family and my In laws additionally my freinds as well been Dr Sharma patient since 2007, we moved around since, tried locations near we moved. But a total dissatisfaction. so we drive 45 minutes even wait at his clinic! Why? Cz no other dentist and staff treats you such a caring way. You are the best Dr. Sharma and your staff too"

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Osama Ali
Local Guide · 35 reviews · Google
★★★★★

"Dr Somesh Sharma is an extremely experienced dentist who has always delivered quality dental procedures to me and my family. He's extremely friendly and will go above and beyond to accommodate his clients."

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Harry Singh
Local Guide · 12 reviews · Google
★★★★★

"Dr. Sharma is one of the few practitioners still upholding the quality of care that used to be available in this country. Great team & especially the ladies in the front assisting with the reminders & follow ups!"

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Keele & Steeles Dental Office
2100 Steeles Ave W, Suite 203-204
Concord, ON (Vaughan)
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Serving Vaughan, Concord, Thornhill, Woodbridge, Maple, Richmond Hill, North York and Toronto from Keele and Steeles.
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Tue & Thu · 8AM–3PM, 3PM–6PM by appointment
Sunday · Closed
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