Dr. Machalinski is such a gentle and pleasant provider that I consider root canals to be the best part of dental treatment (and I've had 3) - a far cry from the rest of the barbaric experiences I've had since childhood. If only my dental treatment was only endodontics! I'd recommend her to anyone who needs a root canal and wants it done properly. I haven't 'shopped' around, so can't tell whether the price is comparable to other area dentists. I've just always braced for very costly procedures.