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Best Root Canal Dentists in El Cerrito, CA (2026)

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    Best overall for root canals: Dentist in El Cerrito, ranked #1 of 33 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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33 El Cerrito clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 5 open 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 10 root canal dentists in El Cerrito at a glance

Top 10 root canal dentists in El Cerrito at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Dentist in El Cerrito73
2Endospecialists- Root Canal Specialist73
3Rosita Law, D.D.S.73
4Access Dental Care67
5Access Dental: Lazassani Frioozeh DDS67
6Alan Liu67
7Ansari Nelofer DDS67
8Chen Thomas H DDS67
9Dr. Beomsong Suh, DDS67
10Dr. Cecilia Fong, DDS67

The 33 best root canal dentists in El Cerrito, 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.

  21. #21 El Cerrito Dental Care

    10321 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for root canals in El Cerrito: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at El Cerrito Dental CareFull profile(510) 527-5944

  22. #22 Yu Raymond DDS

    10321 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for root canals in El Cerrito: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Yu Raymond DDSFull profile(510) 527-5944

  24. #24 Dr Bahrami’sDental Care

    11720 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for root canals in El Cerrito: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue–Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr Bahrami’sDental CareFull profile(510) 215-6900
    In their words

    Dr. Bahrami has been a practicing dentist in the area for nearly 30 years. He is trusted, experienced and prides himself on the high-quality, comprehensive care he provides for each patient. His goal is to provide every patient with an individualized treatment plan that will treat their specific needs. Each case is different, and he understands that a custom-tailored plan will be most beneficial for his patients.

    From Dr Bahrami’sDental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Western Dental & Orthodontics

    11299 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for root canals in El Cerrito: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Western Dental & OrthodonticsFull profile(510) 778-7437
    In their words

    We make high quality dental care convenient and affordable at our Western Dental office located near you. Our friendly and experienced dental professionals provide a wide range of family dental services including orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry and emergency dental care. Our general dentists, specialists and hygienists are all under one roof. Which means that treatment for implants, braces, or periodontal care can take place in the same office. Here, we gladly treat…

    From Western Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 33 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Jennifer D Lee Inc43Evenings
27El Cerrito Dentistry, Ian Iwane DDS37
28Children's Dentistry - Nicholas Ching, D.D.S.,Inc.37
29Crown Dental Care37
30Linh Cao-Chan, D.D.S.37
31Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics33
32Dentists of El Cerrito Plaza33
33Lavassani Firoozeh DDS33

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Emergency and weekend dentists in El Cerrito

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 El Cerrito's 33 clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. See endodontists in El Cerrito

How much does a root canal cost in El Cerrito?

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

How much does a root canal cost in El Cerrito?
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 El Cerrito

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 El Cerrito root canal dentists

We scored 33 El Cerrito 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). 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 El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in El Cerrito?

Dentist in El Cerrito ranks #1 of 33 El Cerrito clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. Endospecialists- Root Canal Specialist ranks #2. 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 El Cerrito, CA?

A root canal in El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito do root canals?

Yes. None of the 33 El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

5 of 33 El Cerrito clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including El Cerrito Dental Care, Yu Raymond DDS and Ford 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 El Cerrito?

33 El Cerrito clinics list root canals in our data. 0 of them list an endodontist on staff. 5 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for El Cerrito

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 40 clinics.
  2. : 7 duplicate listings merged.

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