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Best Root Canal Dentists in Foothill Ranch, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall for root canals: Lake Forest Dentistry, ranked #1 of 6 by service score; evening hours and Saturday hours.

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6 Foothill Ranch clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 3 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 6 root canal dentists in Foothill Ranch at a glance

The 6 best root canal dentists in Foothill Ranch, 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.

Scores below: based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. #2 Healthy Living Dentistry: Roy Kim, DDS

    26720 Towne Centre Dr Suite B, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610, United States

    47/100

    Ranked #2 for root canals in Foothill Ranch: Saturday hours.

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Healthy Living Dentistry provides quality dental care to families located in Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, East Irvine, and beyond! Dr. Roy Kim, DDS offers a range of general, restorative, cosmetic and emergency dentistry services. Contact our dental clinic to schedule your next appointment.

    From Healthy Living Dentistry: Roy Kim, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #3 Towne Centre Dental Group

    45 Auto Center Dr Ste 110, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

    47/100

    Ranked #3 for root canals in Foothill Ranch: evening hours.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to Towne Centre Dental Group! 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 Foothill Ranch dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening, Oral Surgery,…

    From Towne Centre Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #4 Foothill Family Dentistry

    26676 Portola Pkwy #C, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

    47/100

    Ranked #4 for root canals in Foothill Ranch: Saturday hours.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    When you need a dentist in Foothill Ranch, CA, call on Foothill Family Dentistry. We offer a wide range of services including deep cleanings, root canals, dentures, crowns and bridges, braces, and much more. We have many years of experience so you can rest assured knowing you are in good hands. We strive to make your smile bright and healthy. For a great service in Foothill Ranch, CA, make an appoinyment at Foothill Family Dentistry.

    From Foothill Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #6 theSimpleTooth

    26700 Towne Centre Dr # 290, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

    37/100

    Ranked #6 for root canals in Foothill Ranch on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dr. Vu Le and his team bring friendliness, technology and convenience to dental health care. Come find out what so many already know: this is a doctor you can trust, working with staff you can relate with, and using technology you can count on. Don’t take our word for it–read one of hundreds of positive reviews from people just like you. Cerec CAD CAM allows for more conservative onlays and crowns, often in the same visit. We also make our clear orthodontic aligners and…

    From theSimpleTooth's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Foothill Ranch

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 Foothill Ranch's 6 clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. See endodontists in Foothill Ranch

How much does a root canal cost in Foothill Ranch?

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

How much does a root canal cost in Foothill Ranch?
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 Foothill Ranch

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 Foothill Ranch root canal dentists

We scored 6 Foothill Ranch 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 Foothill Ranch 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 Foothill Ranch: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Foothill Ranch?

Lake Forest Dentistry ranks #1 of 6 Foothill Ranch clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. It has evening hours and Saturday hours. Healthy Living Dentistry: Roy Kim, DDS ranks #2 (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 Foothill Ranch, CA?

A root canal in Foothill Ranch 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 Foothill Ranch do root canals?

Yes. None of the 6 Foothill Ranch 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 Foothill Ranch root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 6 Foothill Ranch clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including Lake Forest Dentistry, Healthy Living Dentistry: Roy Kim, DDS and Foothill Family Dentistry. 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 Foothill Ranch?

6 Foothill Ranch clinics list root canals in our data. 0 of them list an endodontist on staff. 3 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Foothill Ranch

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 6 clinics.