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

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

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    Best overall for root canals: Ken Hsu DDS, ranked #1 of 15 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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15 San Lorenzo clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 3 open Saturdays and 1 opens 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 San Lorenzo at a glance

Top 10 root canal dentists in San Lorenzo at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Ken Hsu DDS73
2Dr. Albert Lam, DMD67
3Dr. Gagandeep Kohli67
4Dr. Paul C. Nguyen, DDS67
5Hacienda Plaza Family67
6Osias Gary a OD67
7Yee Lillian67
8Lewelling Dental Care57
9Ashland Free Medical Clinic47
10Western Dental & Orthodontics43

The 15 best root canal dentists in San Lorenzo, 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.

  8. #8 Lewelling Dental Care

    10 Lewelling Blvd, San Lorenzo, CA 94580, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for root canals in San Lorenzo: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Lewelling Dental CareFull profile(510) 276-6040

  10. #10 Western Dental & Orthodontics

    15584 Hesperian Blvd, San Lorenzo, CA 94580, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 for root canals in San Lorenzo: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Western Dental & OrthodonticsFull profile(510) 992-5312
    In their words

    We make high quality dental care convenient and affordable at our Western Dental office located near you. Our friendly and experienced dental professionals provide a wide range of family dental services including orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry and emergency dental care. Our general dentists, specialists and hygienists are all under one roof. Which means that treatment for implants, braces, or periodontal care can take place in the same office. Here, we gladly treat…

    From Western Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  11. #11 Raymond K. Chan, DDS

    15522 Hesperian Blvd, San Lorenzo, CA 94580

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 for root canals in San Lorenzo 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–Tue 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Raymond K. Chan, DDSFull profile(510) 214-8450

  12. #12 Dr. Winston F. Yee, DDS

    17760 Hesperian Blvd, San Lorenzo, CA 94580, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for root canals in San Lorenzo 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 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Winston F. Yee, DDSFull profile(510) 276-8760

  13. #13 Access Dental Health

    15600 Washington Ave b, San Lorenzo, CA 94580

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for root canals in San Lorenzo 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–Tue 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–2 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Access Dental HealthFull profile(510) 276-7125

  14. #14 San Lorenzo Orthodontics

    15803 Hesperian Blvd, San Lorenzo, CA 94580

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for root canals in San Lorenzo 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 7:30 AM–6 PM · Tue closed · Wed–Thu 7:30 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at San Lorenzo OrthodonticsFull profile(510) 276-1900

  15. #15 San Lorenzo Family Dental

    16177 Hesperian Blvd # A, San Lorenzo, CA 94580, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for root canals in San Lorenzo 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 12 PM–4 PM · Tue 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 12 PM–4 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at San Lorenzo Family DentalFull profile(510) 276-9201
    In their words

    At San Lorenzo Family Dental, we have more than 100 years of expertise in different types of dental services and have well-trained doctors and staff to provide you with personalized dental care. Our core services include a comprehensive dental health exam, including bridges, crowns, arestin, dental implants, dental sealants, root canal treatment, laser gum therapy, teeth whitening, extraction of wisdom teeth, sedation dentistry, veneers, and many more. We also accept PPO…

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

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Emergency and weekend dentists in San Lorenzo

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 San Lorenzo's 15 clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. See endodontists in San Lorenzo

How much does a root canal cost in San Lorenzo?

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

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

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 Lorenzo root canal dentists

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

Who is the best root canal dentist in San Lorenzo?

Ken Hsu DDS ranks #1 of 15 San Lorenzo clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. Dr. Albert Lam, DMD 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 San Lorenzo, CA?

A root canal in San Lorenzo 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 Lorenzo do root canals?

Yes. None of the 15 San Lorenzo 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 San Lorenzo root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

3 of 15 San Lorenzo clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including Lewelling Dental Care, Ashland Free Medical Clinic and Western Dental & Orthodontics. 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 Lorenzo?

15 San Lorenzo 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 San Lorenzo

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 17 clinics.
  2. : 5 duplicate listings merged.

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