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

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The short answer

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    Best overall for root canals: Dr. Roberto Salazar, DDS, ranked #1 of 47 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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47 San Marcos clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 8 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 San Marcos at a glance

Top 10 root canal dentists in San Marcos at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Dr. Roberto Salazar, DDS73
2Senior Dental Center - North County73
3Dr. Bruce Schwandt, DDS67
4Dr. Karina Gregg67
5Dr. Natalia Petrova67
6Dr. Nirav Shah67
7Dr. Peter B. Nguyen, DDS67
8Dr. Robert Lin67
9General Dentistry67
10Quang Le DDS67

The 47 best root canal dentists in San Marcos, 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.

  11. #11 Mission Hills Family Dental

    197 Woodland Pkwy #100, San Marcos, CA 92069

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 for root canals in San Marcos: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–3:30 PM · Tue–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Mission Hills Family DentalFull profile(760) 585-9598
    In their words

    At Mission Hills Family Dental in San Marcos, CA, we’re committed to changing the way people think about dental visits, one smile at a time. That means that we take extra effort to go above and beyond your expectations. Our patients are our priority so we always take into consideration what you need, want, and deserve when it comes to your dental care provider. We don’t want to be just some dental office in your town; we want to be your family’s dental home for years to come!

    From Mission Hills Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  13. #13 West Coast Smiles - Jovan Plamenac, D.D.S., Inc.

    960 W San Marcos Blvd #120, San Marcos, CA 92078

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for root canals in San Marcos: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at West Coast Smiles - Jovan Plamenac, D.D.S., Inc.Full profile(760) 736-4300

  14. #14 San Marcos Smile Dental

    3643 Grand Ave Suite A, San Marcos, CA 92078

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for root canals in San Marcos: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at San Marcos Smile DentalFull profile(760) 691-2111
    In their words

    At San Marcos Smile Dental our dentists offer your family both general and cosmetic dentistry. Once the dentist examines you, we can then suggest treatment such as filings, cleanings, crowns, root canals, wisdom teeth extractions, braces, dental implants or partial dentures to replace missing teeth and improve your smile. And for those who like to have a bright white smile we offer teeth whitening trays. At San Marcos Smile Dental our team consists of caring, compassionate…

    From San Marcos Smile Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  15. #15 Platinum Dental, Inc.

    555 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd #100, San Marcos, CA 92078, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for root canals in San Marcos: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Platinum Dental, Inc.Full profile(760) 510-9009
    In their words

    A private dentist office in San Marcos, California. Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, TMJ and Sleep Apnea Therapy A private dentist office in San Marcos, California. We offer quality family and general dentistry, cosmetic dental procedures, dental implants, orthodontics, TMJ, and sleep apnea therapy. For fearful patients, we offer sedation dentistry. Located close to downtown San Marcos, we are minutes away from Restaurant Row. Central to San Diego and North…

    From Platinum Dental, Inc.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

  16. #16 Sun Smile Dental Group

    1582 W San Marcos Blvd Suite 201, San Marcos, CA 92078

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for root canals in San Marcos: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu 11 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Sun Smile Dental GroupFull profile(760) 744-1300

  18. #18 San Marcos Family Dental

    1 Civic Center Dr Suite 230, San Marcos, CA 92069

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for root canals in San Marcos: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–4 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at San Marcos Family DentalFull profile(760) 981-0429
    In their words

    Having a healthy, beautiful smile is important. Dr. Joanna El-Maasri, Dr. Constantine Reppas, and the San Marcos Family Dental team believe you deserve a confident smile you love. We’d like to be your dental healthcare partners, working toward optimal oral health and an incredible smile for you. Our team believes in caring for our patients as we would a family member: professionally, with compassion and respect for each person’s needs. Our doctors will create a treatment…

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

  19. #19 Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics

    752 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for root canals in San Marcos: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Bright Now! Dental & OrthodonticsFull profile(760) 936-0002
    In their words

    Bright Now Dental San Marcos is a dental practice that offers easy dental appointments, giving you something to smile about. The Bright Now Dental staff is friendly and experienced in taking care of dental services such as teeth cleaning, check-up, dental crown, root canal, teeth whitening, braces, and more. With affordable rates for quality dental care, the Bright Now Dental San Marcos dental staff offers a variety of orthodontists, pediatric dentists, and emergency…

    From Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  20. #20 Pacific Dental Services

    145 S Las Posas Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for root canals in San Marcos: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Pacific Dental ServicesFull profile(760) 736-4247

  22. #22 Kidmazing Dental & Orthodontics

    309 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for root canals in San Marcos 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–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Kidmazing Dental & OrthodonticsFull profile(760) 744-3333

  23. #23 SmileBuilders Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics

    838 Nordahl Rd #145, San Marcos, CA 92069

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for root canals in San Marcos 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–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at SmileBuilders Children's Dentistry & OrthodonticsFull profile(760) 480-6700
    In their words

    Founded in April 2013 by Dr. Marjan Rashedi, SmileBuilders Children's Dentistry provides pediatric dentistry services to San Marcos, Fallbrook, Escondido, and surrounding areas in San Diego County. Our specialty is providing children from infancy to adolescence with exceptional oral health care in an energetic and nurturing environment. We treat all children, including those with special health care needs. We are committed to building lasting relationships with both our…

    From SmileBuilders Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Woodland Dental Group

    979 Woodland Pkwy # 100, San Marcos, CA 92069

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for root canals in San Marcos 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–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Woodland Dental GroupFull profile(760) 745-1100

  25. #25 Grandon Village Dental Office

    577 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd #102, San Marcos, CA 92078

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for root canals in San Marcos 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 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Grandon Village Dental OfficeFull profile(760) 891-0606

All 47 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Krylow Dental | Susan Krylow, D.D.S.37
27Las Posas Dental Practice and Orthodontics37
28Cabrillo Dental37
29San Marcos Dental Group37
30Anna V Krasnopevtseva DDS37
31San Marcos Dental Studio37
32Smiles of San Marcos37
33Dreamscape Dental37
34Doche Family Dental37
35San Marcos Dental Arts37
36Alta Vista Dental37
37Tree Of Life Dentistry37
38Dr. Rima C. Shahhal, DDS37
39Pediatric Dentistry of San Marcos37
40Discovery Dental37
41McBride Dental37
42San Marcos Dental Center37
43AVAH DENTAL OFFICE37
44Grand Plaza Cosmetic & Family Dentistry33
45Dr. Daniel Tevrizian, DDS33
46Rancho Palomar Dental Care33
47Bruce W Adams DDS33

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Emergency and weekend dentists in San Marcos

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 Marcos's 47 clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. See endodontists in San Marcos

How much does a root canal cost in San Marcos?

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

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

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 Marcos root canal dentists

We scored 47 San Marcos clinics offering root canals on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Marcos 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 Marcos: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in San Marcos?

Dr. Roberto Salazar, DDS ranks #1 of 47 San Marcos clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. Senior Dental Center - North County 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 Marcos, CA?

A root canal in San Marcos 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 Marcos do root canals?

Yes. None of the 47 San Marcos 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 Marcos root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

8 of 47 San Marcos clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including Mission Hills Family Dental, Children's Primary Dental and West Coast Smiles - Jovan Plamenac, D.D.S., Inc.. 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 Marcos?

47 San Marcos clinics list root canals in our data. 0 of them list an endodontist on staff. 8 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for San Marcos

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 51 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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