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

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

The short answer

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    Best overall for root canals: EBCD, ranked #1 of 23 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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23 San Pablo clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 5 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 Pablo at a glance

The 23 best root canal dentists in San Pablo, 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.

  1. #11 Pacific Family Dental

    13830 San Pablo Ave Ste F, San Pablo, CA 94806

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 for root canals in San Pablo: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #13 Contra Costa Dental

    14330 San Pablo Ave B, San Pablo, CA 94806, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    All that is good begins with a SMILE. When you visit Contra Costa Dental, your smile is our top priority. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, quality dental care that you deserve. When you visit our office you will experience all that modern dentistry has to offer, including a comprehensive list of general, restorative and cosmetic dental services to meet the needs of the whole family. Our goal is to assist each patient in achieving and…

    From Contra Costa Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #14 Macias and Crespo Dental Corp.

    2232 Rd 20, San Pablo, CA 94806

    47/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We are located in San Pablo, CA and offer dental services for the individual and family, with or without Dental Insurance. Our team is bilingual in English and Spanish and provide a wide range of services including Dental Cleanings, White Fillings, Implants, Clear Aligner Therapy such as OrthoFX and Invisalign, crowns, teeth whitening, anti snoring therapy, and more. Macias and Crespo Dental accepts most dental insurance plans. If you don't have dental insurance, have…

    From Macias and Crespo Dental Corp.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #15 San Pablo Dental Care

    13925 San Pablo Ave #210, San Pablo, CA 94806

    47/10030% of factors measured

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

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    San Pablo Dental Care’s mission is to deliver affordable, convenient and comfortable dental care to children and adults in the East Bay area. Our gentle and personalized care ensures you get the smile you deserve. We offer general dentistry services including cleanings, fillings and other non-cosmetic treatment, as well as state-of-the-art cosmetic and restorative treatment like teeth whitening and dental implants.

    From San Pablo Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #16 Western Dental & Orthodontics

    30 San Pablo Towne Center, San Pablo, CA 94806

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for root canals in San Pablo: 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 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    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.
  6. #17 iSmile Dental San Pablo

    13908 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for root canals in San Pablo 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 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At iSmile Dental San Pablo dentist our dental clinic, we are welcome to all ages of patients and to offer a wide range of dental treatments like general, family, cosmetic, and emergency dental services. If you are searching for the dentist near you, San Pablo, Richmond, Rollingwood, or El Sobrante get in touch with us. Our dentist in San Pablo utilizes cutting-edge technology that is available in our ultra-modern office to ensure that you receive efficient and safe treatment.

    From iSmile Dental San Pablo's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  7. #18 William van Dyk, DDS & Raynato Castro, DDS

    2089 Vale Rd #30a, San Pablo, CA 94806

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for root canals in San Pablo 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 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–3 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  8. #19 East Bay Children's Dentistry

    2089 Vale Rd Suite 15, San Pablo, CA 94806

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for root canals in San Pablo 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 5 AM–2 PM · Tue 7 AM–4 PM · Wed 5 AM–2 PM · Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri 5 AM–10 AM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  9. #20 San Pablo Smiles Dentistry

    2089 Vale Rd #30B, San Pablo, CA 94806

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for root canals in San Pablo 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 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At San Pablo Smiles Dentistry, our goal is to provide a dental home where you and your entire family will feel welcome. Dr. Joshua Rosales and Dr. Lisa Pham have become recognized as leading dentists in San Pablo. Our highly trained staff is committed to excellence and are intent on providing you with outstanding patient care. In addition to dental exams, and cleanings, our office provides the full spectrum of comprehensive dental care with a focus on family dentistry,…

    From San Pablo Smiles Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  10. #21 Allied Dentistry

    3380 San Pablo Dam Rd # A, San Pablo, CA 94803

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for root canals in San Pablo 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–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  11. #22 East Bay Town Center Dental

    404 San Pablo Towne Center, San Pablo, CA 94806

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for root canals in San Pablo 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–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  12. #23 LifeLong Brookside Dental Care

    2023 Vale Rd, San Pablo, CA 94806, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for root canals in San Pablo 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–Wed 8:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Emergency and weekend dentists in San Pablo

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 Pablo's 23 clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. See endodontists in San Pablo

How much does a root canal cost in San Pablo?

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

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

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 Pablo root canal dentists

We scored 23 San Pablo 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 Pablo 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 Pablo: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in San Pablo?

EBCD ranks #1 of 23 San Pablo clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. Chen Vincent T 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 San Pablo, CA?

A root canal in San Pablo 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 Pablo do root canals?

Yes. None of the 23 San Pablo 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 Pablo root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

5 of 23 San Pablo clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including Pacific Family Dental, Contra Costa health clinic and Contra Costa Dental. 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 Pablo?

23 San Pablo clinics list root canals in our data. 0 of them list an endodontist on staff. 5 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for San Pablo

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 25 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.