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Best Root Canal Dentists in East Palo Alto, CA (2026)

4 clinics offering root canals, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

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    Best overall for root canals: Dr. Radhika Alampalli, ranked #1 of 4 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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4 East Palo Alto clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens Saturdays and 3 open after 6pm. None list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 4 root canal dentists in East Palo Alto at a glance

Top 4 root canal dentists in East Palo Alto at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Dr. Radhika Alampalli67
2Ravenswood Family Health Center53
3Palo Alto Dental Spa47
4Ravenswood Family Dentistry43

The 4 best root canal dentists in East Palo Alto, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 for root canal in East Palo Alto

    #1 Dr. Radhika Alampalli

    1765 E Bayshore Rd H, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, United States

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for root canals in East Palo Alto 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

  2. #2 Ravenswood Family Health Center

    1885 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for root canals in East Palo Alto: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #3 Palo Alto Dental Spa

    1765 E Bayshore Rd H, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for root canals in East Palo Alto: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–3:30 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–3:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #4 Ravenswood Family Dentistry

    1807 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for root canals in East Palo Alto: evening hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Emergency and weekend dentists in East Palo Alto

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.

None of East Palo Alto's 4 clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. See endodontists in East Palo Alto

How much does a root canal cost in East Palo Alto?

Typical ranges in USD for East Palo Alto, CA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does a root canal cost in East Palo Alto?
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 East Palo Alto

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 East Palo Alto root canal dentists

We scored 4 East Palo Alto clinics offering root canals on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. 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 East Palo Alto data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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 East Palo Alto: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in East Palo Alto?

Dr. Radhika Alampalli ranks #1 of 4 East Palo Alto clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. Ravenswood Family Health Center ranks #2 (evening hours and Saturday hours). 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 East Palo Alto, CA?

A root canal in East Palo Alto 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 East Palo Alto do root canals?

Yes. None of the 4 East Palo Alto clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data, so general dentists there typically provide it. 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 East Palo Alto root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 4 East Palo Alto clinics offering root canals lists Saturday hours, including Ravenswood Family Health Center. 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 East Palo Alto?

4 East Palo Alto clinics list root canals in our data. 0 of them list an endodontist on staff. 1 is open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for East Palo Alto

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 4 clinics.