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Best Root Canal Dentists in Pasadena, CA (2026)

68 clinics offering root canals, rankedUpdated 5 endodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

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    Best overall for root canals: Foundation Dental Specialists, ranked #1 of 68 by service score; an endodontist on staff, 4.9★ from 297 Google reviews, 3 of 20 collected reviews mention root canals.

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    Best specialist (endodontist): Joshua Dental- Advanced Dentistry & Emergency Dentist, an endodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews, evening hours.

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68 Pasadena clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 5 list an endodontist and 17 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 5 of them.

Top 10 root canal dentists in Pasadena at a glance

Top 10 root canal dentists in Pasadena at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning root canal
1Foundation Dental Specialists76Yes (endodontist)4.9★ (297)3
2Ray Ahn DDS73———
3Washington Dental Group73———
4Joshua Dental- Advanced Dentistry & Emergency Dentist73Yes (endodontist)5.0★ (168)—
5Dental Studio of Pasadena73Yes (endodontist)4.7★ (367)2
6Art of Smiles71Yes (endodontist)4.8★ (186)1
7Pasadena Endodontix71Yes (endodontist)3.8★ (53)12
8Emergency Dental67———
9Arakelyan Dental67———
10Dental Office67———

The 68 best root canal dentists in Pasadena, 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.

All 68 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #68, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Premier Care Dental Group57Evenings · Sat
27Rabadi Ibrahim DDS57Evenings · Sat
28Ohana Dental57Evenings · Sat
29Lakeview Dental57Sat · Sun
30Pasadena Dental Group53Evenings · Sat
31Newport Dental & Orthodontics47Sat
32Brar Family Dental Office Inc47Sat
33Belle Smile Dental47Sat
34Dentex Dental Studio47Evenings
35Fair Oaks Family Dental47Evenings
36Smile Now Dental: ROHIT BASSON , DDS47Sat
37Dentists of Pasadena on Lake47Evenings
38Pasadena Dental Center47Sat
39Colorado Dental47Sat
40Dental Studio43Evenings
41Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
42Pasadena Dental Care43Sat
43Smart Dental Care43Sat
44Dr. Daudian and Associates43Sat
45Art of Dentistry, Sevetlana Shahnazarian, DDS - Dentist in Pasadena 9110337
46Hastings Ranch Dental Group and Orthodontics37
47Pasadena Family Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry37
48Prestige Dental37
49Okamoto Dentistry37
50Elite Dentistry Of Pasadena37
51Green Street Dental37
52Karrie Chu DDS Dental Care37
53AE Dental Lounge37
54Dr. Raffi Melkonian, DDS37
55James W. Tsai, DDS37
56BLUE DOOR DENTAL: Office of Thomas Pacheco, DDS37
57H. Robert Stender DDS, Inc.37
58Jerry A. Johnson D.D.S.37
59Pasadena Smile Center37
60South Lake Dental37
61Premier Dental Clinic37
62Cal Dental Group of Pasadena37
63Pasadena Oral Health Center37
64Top Pasadena Dental Office37
65Bright Smile Dental33
66Pasadena Cosmetic Dental33
67Fair Oaks Dental Group33
68Pasadena Dental Institute33

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Pasadena

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.

5 of Pasadena's 68 clinics offering root canals have an endodontist on staff. See endodontists in Pasadena

How much does a root canal cost in Pasadena?

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

How much does a root canal cost in Pasadena?
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 Pasadena

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 Pasadena root canal dentists

We scored 68 Pasadena clinics offering root canals on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 13 were excluded (13 duplicate listings). 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 Pasadena data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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 Pasadena: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Pasadena?

Foundation Dental Specialists ranks #1 of 68 Pasadena clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. It has an endodontist on staff and 4.9★ from 297 Google reviews. Ray Ahn DDS 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 Pasadena, CA?

A root canal in Pasadena 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 Pasadena do root canals?

Yes. 63 of the 68 Pasadena clinics offering root canals do not list an endodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 5 list an endodontist on staff. 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 Pasadena root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

17 of 68 Pasadena clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including Emergency Dental, Dentist Urgent and Premier Care 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 Pasadena?

68 Pasadena clinics list root canals in our data. 5 of them list an endodontist on staff. They include Foundation Dental Specialists and Joshua Dental- Advanced Dentistry & Emergency Dentist. 17 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 5 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Pasadena

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 152 clinics.
  2. : 13 duplicate listings merged.

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