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Best Root Canal Dentists in Los Altos, CA (2026)

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

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    Best overall for root canals: Family Dentistry, ranked #1 of 34 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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34 Los Altos 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 10 root canal dentists in Los Altos at a glance

Top 10 root canal dentists in Los Altos at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Family Dentistry73
2Kenneth Abe Inc73
3Los Altos Dental Care: Salem A DDS73
4Michael A Nguyen DDS MS73
5Anew Dentistry67
6Curtis Miyahara DDS67
7Do Tuuyen DDS67
8Dr. Tanuja Gosavi67
9Dr. Yen-Ping Amy Lee, DDS67
10Hong Peter T DDS67

The 34 best root canal dentists in Los Altos, 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.

  4. #4 Michael A Nguyen DDS MS

    20 1st St #200, Los Altos, CA 94022, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for root canals in Los Altos 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

    Book appointment at Michael A Nguyen DDS MSFull profile(650) 941-7300
    In their words

    Dr. Michael Nguyen provides advanced specialty dental care in implant dentistry and periodontics. Dr. Nguyen currently provides specialty care at 3 locations: Los Altos, San Jose, and Morgan Hill. Dr. Michael Nguyen is a periodontist and dental implant specialist, certified by the American Board of Periodontology. Services include, but not limited to: Same-Day Dental Implants, Treatment of GUM DISEASE, Conscious Sedation, Fixed Dentures, Extractions & Teeth Replacement,…

    From Michael A Nguyen DDS MS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  14. #14 Los Altos Dental Excellence

    881 Fremont Ave a4, Los Altos, CA 94024

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for root canals in Los Altos: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–4 PM · Tue–Thu 7:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Los Altos Dental ExcellenceFull profile(650) 838-0260

  15. #15 Foothill Dental Care: Ezzati Cyrus DDS

    881 Fremont Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for root canals in Los Altos: evening hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Foothill Dental Care: Ezzati Cyrus DDSFull profile(650) 949-4734

  16. #16 Foothill Dental Care

    881 Fremont Ave B1, Los Altos, CA 94024, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for root canals in Los Altos: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Foothill Dental CareFull profile(650) 949-4734

  18. #18 Family Dentistry - Dr. Marina Manosov

    4646 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for root canals in Los Altos: Saturday hours.

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

    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

    Book appointment at Family Dentistry - Dr. Marina ManosovFull profile(650) 383-5599

  23. #23 Kevin B Sawyer DDS

    646 Fremont Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for root canals in Los Altos 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 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Kevin B Sawyer DDSFull profile(650) 948-5355

  24. #24 Los Altos Dentistry - Dr. Puneet Sandhu DDS

    826 Altos Oaks Dr # 2, Los Altos, CA 94024

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for root canals in Los Altos 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 11 AM–3 PM · Tue 7 AM–4 PM · Wed 7 AM–3 PM · Thu 7 AM–1 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Los Altos Dentistry - Dr. Puneet Sandhu DDSFull profile(650) 948-8400

  25. #25 Pediatric Dentist in Los Altos, Dr.Nick Gorgani DDS

    731 Altos Oaks Dr, Los Altos, CA 94024

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for root canals in Los Altos 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 closed · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Pediatric Dentist in Los Altos, Dr.Nick Gorgani DDSFull profile(650) 948-6884
    In their words

    As a Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry I focus on the oral health and unique needs of infants, children and adolescents. I believe in early detection and treatment of dental/oral disease, as preventive dentistry begins with the first tooth! I recommend that all children should see a Pediatric Dentist by the age of on, as parents need to know about infant oral hygiene, proper nutrition and snack habits, what to expect as the child grows, and what to do if there is a problem.…

    From Pediatric Dentist in Los Altos, Dr.Nick Gorgani DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 34 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Los Altos Core Dental37
27Lee Samson DDS33
28Altos Oral Surgery: Schuman Michael DDS33
29Mid-Peninsula Dental Society33
30Dr. Paul C. Chiu, DDS33
31Altos Dental Care33
32Fricke Robert R DDS33
33Legacy Dental Care Los Altos33
34T. Alan33

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Los Altos

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 Los Altos's 34 clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. See endodontists in Los Altos

How much does a root canal cost in Los Altos?

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

How much does a root canal cost in Los Altos?
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 Los Altos

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 Los Altos root canal dentists

We scored 34 Los Altos 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 Los Altos 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 Los Altos: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Los Altos?

Family Dentistry ranks #1 of 34 Los Altos clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. Kenneth Abe Inc 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 Los Altos, CA?

A root canal in Los Altos 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 Los Altos do root canals?

Yes. None of the 34 Los Altos 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 Los Altos root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 34 Los Altos clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including Los Altos Dental Excellence, Family Dentistry - Dr. Marina Manosov and Dr. Vishnu Shankar, DDS. 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 Los Altos?

34 Los Altos 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 Los Altos

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 35 clinics.

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