John R Hughes, DDS

Endodontists handle the procedures most people hope they’ll never need—root canals, cracked teeth, and the kind of dental work that sounds worse than it usually feels. John R Hughes, DDS specializes in exactly that, offering relief when a general dentist’s tools reach their limit. The practice operates out of a quiet medical plaza just off Craycroft, where the desert sun bakes the pavement by mid-morning and the occasional saguaro punctuates the skyline. The office sits at 1011 N Craycroft Rd #107 Tucson, AZ 85711, a spot that blends seamlessly with the surrounding medical buildings—no flashy signage, just a discreet marker for those who know what they’re looking for. Patients typically arrive with referrals, often after a sudden toothache or an unexpected crack, and leave with a plan that prioritizes saving the natural tooth whenever possible. Treatments here include standard root canals, retreatment for previous procedures that didn’t take, and apicoectomies, a less common surgery that targets infection at the root tip. For directions or to schedule an appointment, the number is (520) 322-0800. The map pinpoints the exact suite, though the building’s layout can be a maze on the first visit—best to check the listing ahead of time: https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x86d66fb43178bc6f:0x3fdcb13b9922e236. Endodontics isn’t the kind of care anyone plans for, but when it’s needed, it’s nice to know it’s close by.