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Best Root Canal Dentists in San Francisco, CA (2026)

65 clinics offering root canals, rankedUpdated 14 endodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for root canals: Elite Endodontics of San Francisco , Dr. Elham Shadmehr, ranked #1 of 65 by service score; an endodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 437 Google reviews, 6 of 20 collected reviews mention root canals.

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    Best specialist (endodontist): Ocean Endodontics, an endodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, 8 of 20 collected reviews mention root canals.

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65 San Francisco clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 14 list an endodontist and 18 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 14 of them.

Top 10 root canal dentists in San Francisco at a glance

Top 10 root canal dentists in San Francisco at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning root canal
1Elite Endodontics of San Francisco , Dr. Elham Shadmehr84Yes (endodontist)5.0★ (437)6
2Ocean Endodontics83Yes (endodontist)5.0★ (43)8
3Union Square Endodontics82Yes (endodontist)4.8★ (572)6
4Parkside Endodontics79Yes (endodontist)4.9★ (68)9
5Stonestown Endodontics79Yes (endodontist)4.9★ (112)9
6SOMA Endodontics79Yes (endodontist)4.9★ (54)14
7Endodontic Arts of San Francisco75Yes (endodontist)4.9★ (131)5
8Endodontics and Microsurgery74Yes (endodontist)4.9★ (61)8
9Advanced Dental Imaging Center73———
10Azure Dental73———

The 65 best root canal dentists in San Francisco, 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.

  10. #10 Azure Dental

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 for root canals in San Francisco 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

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    In their words

    Modern gentle private dental practice owned by a local dentist who loves caring for all patients. The office motto is a healthy body begins with a healthy mouth and we offer gentle, personalized care where our goal is to get to know our patients and provide them with the care that each individual needs! We offer a wide range services for patients of all ages ranging from preventive, restorative, cosmetic, implant and orthodontic services.

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

  11. #11 San Francisco Aesthetic Dentistry, Dr. Aja Hall DDS | San Francisco Dentist | Cosmetic Dentist San Francisco CA

    500 Sutter St Ste 302, San Francisco, CA 94102

    72/100

    Ranked #11 for root canals in San Francisco: an endodontist on staff; 4.9★ from 135 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 135 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    Root canal

    Book appointment at San Francisco Aesthetic Dentistry, Dr. Aja Hall DDS | San Francisco Dentist | Cosmetic Dentist San Francisco CAFull profile(415) 781-2227

  20. #20 OnSite Dental DFW

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for root canals in San Francisco: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at OnSite Dental DFWFull profile(817) 823-1611
    In their words

    OnSite Dental DFW provides dependable, compassionate and comprehensive dental care for seniors in the comfort and convenience of their own surroundings throughout the Dallas / Fort Worth area. OnSite Dental DFW is fully equipped to provide any and all dental care you or your loved one might need. This includes preventive and restorative dental care. Everything from cleanings, extractions, fillings, crowns and bridges, dentures and even dental implants can be safely and…

    From OnSite Dental DFW's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 City Dental

    1600 Webster St C, San Francisco, CA 94115

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for root canals in San Francisco: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–8 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 11 AM–8 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at City DentalFull profile(415) 500-2116

  22. #22 Smiledontics Dental Office of Dr Ka Yan Mary Fong DDS

    3121 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for root canals in San Francisco: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Sat 9:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smiledontics Dental Office of Dr Ka Yan Mary Fong DDSFull profile(415) 702-6386

  24. #24 Dental Health of San Francisco

    2407 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for root canals in San Francisco: Saturday and Sunday hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental Health of San FranciscoFull profile(415) 889-0968
    In their words

    We designed our office with your comfort, quality, and convenience in mind. Our treatment rooms are equipped to provide complete dental care. Each room includes surround sound stereo systems and television for your relaxation. The use of modern technology such as computerized imaging allows you to see and gain a better understanding of your dental health. Now you are actively involved in every phase of your care. For your convenience, we are open weekdays, Saturdays &…

    From Dental Health of San Francisco's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 All Smiles Dental

    3400 California St #301, San Francisco, CA 94118, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for root canals in San Francisco: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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    In their words

    Multispecialty practice including: General dentists: Cuong Ho, DDS , Cosmetic, and Preventative Dental Treatment including Filling, Whitening, Extraction, Veneer, Crown. Specialists: Endodontist: David Lau, DDS - Root Canal Treatment Orthodontist: Matthew Cozin, MS, DDS -Invisalign, Braces Periodontist: Joyce Cheng, MS DDS, Implant, Gum surgery, Gum graft

    From All Smiles Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 65 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #65, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Mission Dolores Dental Care47Sat
27Symphony Dental Studio47Sat
28West Portal Dental Care47Evenings
29San Bruno Avenue Dental Group47Sat
30The Smile Center47Evenings
31San Francisco Dental Spa47Sat
32Ingleside Dental SF47Evenings
33South Beach Dental43Sat
34Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
35CT Dental Group43Sat
36Dental Angels43Sat
37Grace Dental Group43Sat
38JMW Dental Practice San Francisco CA43Sat
39Mission Dental Group SF37
40The Dentist Group, Dr. Josh Berd, DDS INC37
41UCSF Dental Center37
42San Francisco Dental Care37
43The Dental Practice | SF37
44Aesthetic Dentistry of Noe Valley37
45Gentle Dental Community San Francisco37
46CitiDent37
47Valencia Dental Aesthetics37
48Lukman Dental: Erick S. Lukman, DMD37
49Avenue Dental37
50CHAVEZ DENTAL CARE37
51Rinse Dental | Union St37
52Sansome Dental Care37
53Union Square Dental Practice37
54Mission Bay Dental SF37
55SeaCliff Dental37
56Geary Dental Center37
57San Francisco Dental Arts37
58Cosmo Dental37
59Japantown Dental - San Francisco37
60SOMA Dental37
61Smile Delight Dental Solutions37
62Potrero Hill Dental33
63UCSF Buchanan Dental Center33
64The Smile Care Dental Clinic33
65Cow Hollow Dental Center33

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Emergency and weekend dentists in San Francisco

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.

14 of San Francisco's 65 clinics offering root canals have an endodontist on staff. See endodontists in San Francisco

How much does a root canal cost in San Francisco?

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

How much does a root canal cost in San Francisco?
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 San Francisco

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 San Francisco root canal dentists

We scored 65 San Francisco clinics offering root canals on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in San Francisco?

Elite Endodontics of San Francisco , Dr. Elham Shadmehr ranks #1 of 65 San Francisco clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. It has an endodontist on staff and 5.0★ from 437 Google reviews. Ocean Endodontics ranks #2 (an endodontist on staff). 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 San Francisco, CA?

A root canal in San Francisco 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 San Francisco do root canals?

Yes. 51 of the 65 San Francisco clinics offering root canals do not list an endodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 14 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 San Francisco root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

18 of 65 San Francisco clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including SOMA Endodontics, Folsom Street Dental and OnSite Dental DFW. 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 San Francisco?

65 San Francisco clinics list root canals in our data. 14 of them list an endodontist on staff. They include Elite Endodontics of San Francisco , Dr. Elham Shadmehr and Ocean Endodontics. 18 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 14 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for San Francisco

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 450 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.

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