Dr. Daniel Leung DMD FRCD(C) Dip ABE is dual board-certified in endodontics in both Canada and the United States — bringing world-class root canal care to Richmond Hill.
Dr. Daniel Leung received his dental training at the University of Pennsylvania. After a hospital residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center, he returned to Penn for his endodontic specialty training.
He has completed advanced endodontic surgical training in Graz, Austria, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Penn's Department of Endodontics at the undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate levels.
Comfortable, precise root canal therapy using the latest rotary instruments and digital imaging.
Learn more →Microsurgical procedure to treat infection at the root tip when conventional root canal cannot resolve it.
Learn more →Root amputation, separated instrument removal, and perforation repairs using surgical microscopes.
Learn more →Diagnosis and treatment of tooth resorption — a complex condition requiring specialist expertise.
Book consult →When a previous root canal has failed, Dr. Leung can retreat the tooth and address the underlying problem.
Book consult →Emergency management of knocked-out, cracked, or injured teeth requiring immediate endodontic intervention.
Book consult →Modern root canal treatment is no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. Dr. Daniel Leung uses effective local anesthesia, and most patients are surprised by how comfortable the procedure is. Some soreness for 1–2 days after is normal.
Common signs include severe toothache, prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold, darkening of the tooth, and swelling or tenderness in nearby gums. A dental x-ray can confirm whether the nerve is infected.
Most root canal treatments take 1–2 appointments of about 60–90 minutes each, depending on the number of canals and complexity of the case.
Yes, if you received only local anesthesia. If you opted for sedation, you will need a driver. We will discuss this at your consultation.
Our board-certified specialists are accepting new patients. Book your consultation today.