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Best Root Canal Dentists in Chula Vista, CA (2026)

63 clinics offering root canals, rankedUpdated 4 endodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for root canals: San Diego Center for Endodontics, ranked #1 of 63 by service score; an endodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 180 Google reviews, 6 of 20 collected reviews mention root canals.

  2. 2

    Best specialist (endodontist): Eastlake Endodontics, an endodontist on staff, 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews, 13 of 20 collected reviews mention root canals.

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63 Chula Vista clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 4 list an endodontist and 15 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 4 of them.

Top 10 root canal dentists in Chula Vista at a glance

Top 10 root canal dentists in Chula Vista at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning root canal
1San Diego Center for Endodontics83Yes (endodontist)4.9★ (180)6
2Eastlake Endodontics74Yes (endodontist)4.6★ (34)13
3Precision Endodontics73Yes (endodontist)4.9★ (30)10
4Barry J Slipock DDS73———
5Chula Vista Dental Arts73———
6South Bay Endodontics67Yes (endodontist)3.3★ (54)6
7Chula Vista Dental office67———
8Chula Vista Family Clinic67———
9Delilah Genido Dental Office67———
10Dental67———

The 63 best root canal dentists in Chula Vista, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  5. #5 Chula Vista Dental Arts

    340 4th Ave Suite 15, Chula Vista, CA 91910

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for root canals in Chula Vista on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Chula Vista Dental ArtsFull profile(619) 422-6121
    In their words

    We are proud to provide a state-of-the-art facility for the highest quality dental care available. It is one of our top priorities to protect the well-being of our valued patients. We are always welcoming new patients and we would love to have you as part of our dental family.

    From Chula Vista Dental Arts's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  16. #16 Happy Smiles Dental Center

    1750 E Palomar St #3, Chula Vista, CA 91913

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for root canals in Chula Vista: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Happy Smiles Dental CenterFull profile(619) 216-8668

  17. #17 Smiles Of East Lake

    2127 Olympic Pkwy #1003, Chula Vista, CA 91915, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for root canals in Chula Vista: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smiles Of East LakeFull profile(619) 482-1962

  19. #19 Family First Dental Care

    1893, 1392 E Palomar St # 201, Chula Vista, CA 91913, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for root canals in Chula Vista: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 11 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Family First Dental CareFull profile(619) 941-1816

  21. #21 The Super Dentists

    345 F St Suite 260, Chula Vista, CA 91910

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for root canals in Chula Vista: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at The Super DentistsFull profile(619) 336-8478

  22. #22 Gentle Dental Chula Vista

    520 Broadway Ste 1, Chula Vista, CA 91910

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for root canals in Chula Vista: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Gentle Dental Chula VistaFull profile(619) 202-4751
    In their words

    When you need a dentist in Chula Vista, CA Gentle Dental Chula Vista, CA Dental Associates offers high-quality and affordable dental care. Whether you need cosmetic dentistry or personalized family dentistry, we can help you in our comfortable office. To be easy on your budget, we're an in-network provider for all major PPOs and DHMOs, and we accept private-pay options including cash and major credit cards. As part of our many special offers available, cash patients can even…

    From Gentle Dental Chula Vista's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Dental Arts of South Bay Practice of Hooman Fakhrai DMD, Sara Azad DMD

    754 Medical Center Ct UNIT 201, Chula Vista, CA 91911

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for root canals in Chula Vista: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental Arts of South Bay Practice of Hooman Fakhrai DMD, Sara Azad DMDFull profile(619) 656-9222

  25. #25 Village Dental Group and Orthodontics

    878 Eastlake Pkwy Ste 1511, Chula Vista, CA 91914, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for root canals in Chula Vista: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Village Dental Group and OrthodonticsFull profile(619) 739-4936
    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to Village Dental Group and Orthodontics! With state-of-the-art infection control procedures in place, our #1 goal is to keep you and your family safe. We provide comprehensive specialty services with advanced, proven technology and offer customized financial solutions for you. We are proud to be your complete Chula Vista dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening, Oral…

    From Village Dental Group and Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 63 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #63, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Gia Dental47Sat
27Elite Dental Care47Sat
28Great Dental Group - Safoura Massoumi D.D.S.47Sat
29AM DENTAL47Sat
30Sam J. Halabo, DMD - Chula Vista Dentist47Evenings
31Melrose Dental Care47Evenings
32Saldana Dental Office47Sat
33Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
34Naples Dental43Sat
35Town Centre Dental Group37
36Chula Vista Dental Care37
37Naples Dental Chula Vista37
38San Diego Healthy Smiles37
39Arshdeep Kaur DDS37
40Bonita Del Rey Dental Care37
41Perfect Smiles California37
42613 Dentistry Chula Vista37
43Pacific Dental Group37
44HKS Dental office37
45Dr. Parmar Family Dentist37
46Woodside Dental | Dentist in Chula Vista37
47Aye Dental37
48Eduardo Diaz, DDS37
49Elite Dental Care (Parizad Seraj DDS)37
50South Bay Dental Arts37
51Dr. Carli Katz, DMD37
52Real Dental Care37
53Dental Expressions Of Eastlake37
54Gentle Care Family Dentistry: Elvie Nathanson, DMD37
55Village Walk Dental37
56AD Dental Chula Vista37
57Family Dental Care37
58Perfecta Dental Group37
59Goldman Bruce DDS: Town Centre Dental Group33
60Beyond Dentistry33
61Lopez & Noyes Dental Corporation33
62My Smile San Diego Dental Center33
63Guzman Dental DDS33

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Chula Vista

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

What is a root canal?

A root canal removes infected or inflamed pulp from inside a tooth, then cleans, disinfects and seals the canals. It is done to save a natural tooth that would otherwise need to come out. Most back teeth need a crown afterward.

Root canal: specialist or general dentist?

Many general dentists perform root canals, especially on front teeth and premolars. Endodontists are root canal specialists with 2–3 extra years of training. They are often recommended for molars with curved or hidden canals, retreatments, and teeth with unusual anatomy.

4 of Chula Vista's 63 clinics offering root canals have an endodontist on staff. See endodontists in Chula Vista

How much does a root canal cost in Chula Vista?

Typical ranges in USD for Chula Vista, CA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does a root canal cost in Chula Vista?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Front tooth (anterior)$980–$1,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Premolar (bicuspid)$1,100–$1,700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Molar$1,400–$1,950DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Retreatment of a previous root canal$1,550–$2,350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full root canal cost guide for Chula Vista

What to expect from a root canal

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

A root canal: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1–2 visits, plus a later visit for a crown on most back teeth
Chair timeAbout 60–90 minutes per visit
RecoveryMost patients return to normal activity the next day; tenderness for a few days is common
When to see a specialistMolars, retreatment of an earlier root canal, calcified or curved canals, or when your dentist refers you

How we ranked Chula Vista root canal dentists

We scored 63 Chula Vista clinics offering root canals on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 7 were excluded (7 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Chula Vista data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Root canals in Chula Vista: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Chula Vista?

San Diego Center for Endodontics ranks #1 of 63 Chula Vista clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. It has an endodontist on staff and 4.9★ from 180 Google reviews. Eastlake Endodontics ranks #2 (an endodontist on staff). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an endodontist on staff.

How much does a root canal cost in Chula Vista, CA?

A root canal in Chula Vista typically costs $980–$1,960 USD. By type: front tooth (anterior) $980–$1,450; premolar (bicuspid) $1,100–$1,700; molar $1,400–$1,950. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Chula Vista do root canals?

Yes. 59 of the 63 Chula Vista clinics offering root canals do not list an endodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 4 list an endodontist on staff. Typical reasons to see an endodontist: molars, retreatment of an earlier root canal, calcified or curved canals, or when your dentist refers you.

Is a root canal covered by insurance or Medicaid in California?

Many dental insurance plans cover root canals as basic or major care, often at 50–80% after the deductible, up to the annual maximum. The crown is usually billed separately. Medicaid coverage for adults varies by state.

Does a root canal hurt?

Most patients say a root canal feels similar to getting a filling, because the tooth is numbed with local anesthetic. The infection beforehand is often more painful than the procedure. Mild soreness for a few days afterward is common and usually eases with over-the-counter pain relief.

Which Chula Vista root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

15 of 63 Chula Vista clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including Happy Smiles Dental Center, Smiles Of East Lake and Millenia Dental. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer root canals in Chula Vista?

63 Chula Vista clinics list root canals in our data. 4 of them list an endodontist on staff. They include San Diego Center for Endodontics and Eastlake Endodontics. 15 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 4 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Chula Vista

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 175 clinics.
  2. : 7 duplicate listings merged.

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