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Best Root Canal Dentists in La Jolla, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for root canals: Regents Dental Group, ranked #1 of 3 by service score; Saturday hours.

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3 La Jolla clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens Saturdays. None list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 3 root canal dentists in La Jolla at a glance

Top 3 root canal dentists in La Jolla at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Regents Dental Group43
2Scripps Center for Dental Care37
3Sarah Winter Dental by Espire37

The 3 best root canal dentists in La Jolla, 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. Ranked #1 for root canal in La Jolla

    #1 Regents Dental Group

    4150 Regents Park Row Ste 215, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States

    43/100

    Ranked #1 for root canals in La Jolla: Saturday hours.

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 7 AM–1:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Regents Dental GroupFull profile(858) 587-9077
    In their words

    Always with your best interest in mind, Regents Dental Group are some of the most well-respected general and cosmetic dentists in San Diego, CA. Conveniently located in the heart of the UTC La Jolla area, Regents Dental Group provides children's dentistry and adult dentistry along with cosmetic and restorative procedures such as crowns, veneers, implants, bionators, teeth whitening, and periodontal treatment. We also accept dental emergency appointments.

    From Regents Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 Scripps Center for Dental Care

    9850 Genesee Ave Suite 620, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States

    37/100

    Ranked #2 for root canals in La Jolla on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Scripps Center for Dental CareFull profile(858) 535-8300
    In their words

    Scripps Center for Dental Care is always striving to be the best through personalized care, high quality results, and excellent customer satisfaction. Our team is led by Dr. John Weston and Dr. Nicholas Marongui, who specialize in cosmetic, restorative, and general dentistry. Whether you are seeking teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental implants, Invisalign, tooth colored fillings, or any other dental procedure, we can help! If you would like to speak to one of our…

    From Scripps Center for Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Emergency and weekend dentists in La Jolla

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 La Jolla's 3 clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. See endodontists in La Jolla

How much does a root canal cost in La Jolla?

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

How much does a root canal cost in La Jolla?
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 La Jolla

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 La Jolla root canal dentists

We scored 3 La Jolla 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 La Jolla 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 La Jolla: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in La Jolla?

Regents Dental Group ranks #1 of 3 La Jolla clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. It has Saturday hours. Scripps Center for Dental Care 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 La Jolla, CA?

A root canal in La Jolla 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 La Jolla do root canals?

Yes. None of the 3 La Jolla 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 La Jolla root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 3 La Jolla clinics offering root canals lists Saturday hours, including Regents Dental Group. 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 La Jolla?

3 La Jolla 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 La Jolla

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 7 clinics.

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