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Best Root Canal Dentists in Goleta, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for root canals: Emergency and After Hours Dental Care, ranked #1 of 32 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

  2. 2

    Best for same-day pain relief: Kim Henry H, emergency visits.

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32 Goleta clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 2 offer same-day or emergency visits and 6 open Saturdays. 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 Goleta at a glance

Top 10 root canal dentists in Goleta at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Emergency and After Hours Dental Care82Yes
2Kim Henry H82Yes
3Dr. Brian Martin73—
4Emergency Dental Care67—
5Chapman Dental Lab67—
6Coastside Dental Repair67—
7Dr. Anne Sheng67—
8Dr. Calvin S. Kim, DMD67—
9Dr. Juliana Cheng67—
10Medcenter Inc: Kim Sonia Y DDS67—

The 32 best root canal dentists in Goleta, 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 Goleta

    #1 Emergency and After Hours Dental Care

    Behind Sansum Clinic in Building, 122 South Patterson Avenue #A-115, A, Goleta, CA 93111

    82/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for root canals in Goleta: emergency visits and evening hours.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Emergency and After Hours Dental CareFull profile(805) 963-2329

  16. #16 SBNC - Goleta Neighborhood Clinic

    5580 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93111

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8:15 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8:15 AM–6 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at SBNC - Goleta Neighborhood ClinicFull profile(805) 617-7878

  18. #18 SBNC: Isla Vista Neighborhood Clinic

    970 Embarcadero del Mar, Goleta, CA 93117, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for root canals in Goleta: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:15 AM–6 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at SBNC: Isla Vista Neighborhood ClinicFull profile(805) 968-1511

  20. #20 Johnson Family Dental

    7050 Hollister Ave #101, Goleta, CA 93117, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for root canals in Goleta on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Johnson Family DentalFull profile(805) 695-3388
    In their words

    We know that choosing your next dental provider can be a challenge. Here at your local Goleta dental office, Johnson Family Dental team will take the stress out of scheduling your next dental appointment. The friendly and knowledgeable Johnson Family Dental staff provides the utmost in dental care. If you're looking for a dental cleaning, check-up, teeth whitening, braces, dental crowns, root canals, and more you've found the right place.

    From Johnson Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Brennan Endodontic Group

    122 S Patterson Ave Ste 234, Goleta, CA 93111

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for root canals in Goleta on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Brennan Endodontic GroupFull profile(805) 964-0378

  23. #23 Cottage Concussion Clinic - Goleta

    5333 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93111

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for root canals in Goleta on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Cottage Concussion Clinic - GoletaFull profile(805) 879-4240
    In their words

    The Cottage Concussion Clinic is a program that provides care for children and youth participating in contact sports. As our region's referral center and safety-net provider, Cottage Concussion Clinic provides specialty pediatric concussion management throughout the Tri-Counties. Led by Stephen Kaminski, MD, our clinic is also staffed by a nurse practitioner experienced in treating concussions.

    From Cottage Concussion Clinic - Goleta's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Jeffrey A. Stratford-Jones, DDS

    5370 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93111

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for root canals in Goleta on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Jeffrey A. Stratford-Jones, DDSFull profile(805) 967-0344
    In their words

    Whether it's time for your dental checkup and cleaning or you require a more-involved dental treatment procedure. When you visit our office, your smile is our top priority. You can rely on us to take care of all your dental needs here in one place. Call your Santa Barbara Dentist now!

    From Jeffrey A. Stratford-Jones, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Benjamin Laudig DDS

    7127 Hollister Ave #116, Goleta, CA 93117, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for root canals in Goleta on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Benjamin Laudig DDSFull profile(805) 968-1017

All 32 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Aloe Dental Wellness37
27Beck-Uhl, Lisa E. DDS37
28RMR Dental, Cosmetic Dentistry and TMJ Pain Relief37
29J Michael Thompson DDS37
30Goleta Neighborhood Dental Clinic33
31Goleta Coastal Dentistry33
32Lloyd Suzuki DDS33

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Goleta

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 Goleta's 32 clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. See endodontists in Goleta

How much does a root canal cost in Goleta?

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

How much does a root canal cost in Goleta?
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 Goleta

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 Goleta root canal dentists

We scored 32 Goleta clinics offering root canals on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 11 were excluded (11 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 Goleta 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 Goleta: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Goleta?

Emergency and After Hours Dental Care ranks #1 of 32 Goleta clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Kim Henry H ranks #2 (emergency visits and evening 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 Goleta, CA?

A root canal in Goleta 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 Goleta do root canals?

Yes. None of the 32 Goleta 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.

Which Goleta clinics offer same-day root canals?

2 of 32 Goleta clinics offering root canals list same-day or emergency appointments, led by Emergency and After Hours Dental Care and Kim Henry H. Same-day treatment depends on the diagnosis and the schedule, so call ahead to confirm before you go.

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 Goleta root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

6 of 32 Goleta clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including Emergency and After Hours Dental Care, Kim Henry H and Emergency Dental Care. 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 Goleta?

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

Update log for Goleta

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 35 clinics.
  2. : 11 duplicate listings merged.

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