Top 10 Root Canal Treatment in San Francisco California

Top 10 Root Canal Treatment in San Francisco California

Compare San Francisco-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed August 9, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 20267 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

Quick Answer

Which clinic looks strongest at a glance?

We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

At A Glance

  • Uno Dental San Francisco is the strongest overall starting point in San Francisco if you want a dependable option for dental implants.
  • All Smiles Dental has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Ho David T DDS, Inc. is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Quick Summary

7 clinics scored on this page

85.6

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Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.

Root Canal Treatment Costs in San Francisco, California (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Root canal consultation + X-ray$50 – $300
Root canal (anterior / front tooth)$900 – $1,600
Root canal (premolar)$1,000 – $1,800
Root canal (molar)$1,200 – $2,500
Root canal retreatment$1,300 – $2,700
Post and core buildup$300 – $750
Dental crown after root canal (porcelain)$1,100 – $2,500
Apicoectomy (surgical root end procedure)$900 – $1,800
Nitrous oxide sedation$75 – $200
Temporary filling$100 – $300

Prices sourced from SF Endo Arts (sfendoarts.com), Soothing Dental (soothing.dental), GoodRx (goodrx.com), Delta Dental (deltadental.com), Shah Dentistry (shahdentistry.com), Cascadia Dental (cascadiadental.com), Great Expressions Dental (greatexpressions.com), and RealDentalCosts.com. Ranges reflect San Francisco, California cash-pay pricing as of 2026 in USD. Consultation and X-ray, post and core, apicoectomy, nitrous oxide, and temporary filling figures are derived from California/regional averages where SF-specific data was not explicitly available. Retreatment costs are estimated at approximately $100–$200 above initial root canal pricing per Cascadia Dental. Crown ranges reflect porcelain restorations as reported across multiple sources. Most dental insurance plans cover 30%–80% of root canal costs depending on plan type and annual maximums; out-of-pocket costs may be significantly lower with active coverage.

Prices verified Aug 9, 2026

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Top Clinics in San Francisco Proper

Only clinics physically located in San Francisco appear in this primary ranking.

1

Uno Dental San Francisco

4.7(270)·1.0 km from San Francisco Downtown
86Smyleee

498, Jackson Street, North Beach, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8:30 AM

Documented for dental implants in San Francisco, with root canal treatment on the service list and 16 procedures on file.

More about root canal treatment at this clinic

Root canal treatment and extractions are managed in-house, avoiding the specialist referral step for these common urgent needs.

Services:Root Canal TreatmentCosmetic DentistryDental BridgesDental Crowns+12 more
Offers Root Canal TreatmentSmyleee 86/1004.7★ · 270 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forRoot Canal Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Root Canal Treatment, 4.7★ Google rating across 270 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers Root Canal Treatment · Smyleee 86/100 · 4.7★ · 270 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published16 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
2

All Smiles Dental

4.9(217)·7.6 km from San Francisco Downtown
89Smyleee

156, West Portal Avenue, West of Twin Peaks, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Orthodontics focus in San Francisco, with root canal treatment listed among 26 documented services.

More about root canal treatment at this clinic

Sleep apnea treatment, oral cancer screening, and endodontics in-house complete a scope that positions All Smiles as a general practice capable of managing clinical needs that most practices would refer to specialists.

Services:Root Canal TreatmentEndodonticsBone GraftingBraces+22 more
Offers Root Canal TreatmentSmyleee 89/1004.9★ · 217 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forRoot Canal Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Root Canal Treatment, 4.9★ Google rating across 217 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 89/100.
Stands outOffers Root Canal Treatment · Smyleee 89/100 · 4.9★ · 217 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published26 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
3

Ho David T DDS, Inc.

4.9(132)·1.3 km from San Francisco Downtown
86Smyleee

1500, Bush Street, Cathedral Hill, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

San Francisco clinic with a orthodontics specialty — Root Canal Treatment is on file among 34 procedures.

More about root canal treatment at this clinic

Apicoectomy is listed as a specific service — the microsurgical removal of the root tip and infected periapical tissue in cases where conventional root canal retreatment cannot resolve persistent apical pathology. Apicoectomy requires surgical access through the gingiva to the bone surrounding the root apex, a surgical skill set that most general dentists refer to an endodontic specialist.

Services:Root Canal TreatmentEndodonticsApicoectomyBone Grafting+30 more
Offers Root Canal TreatmentSmyleee 86/1004.9★ · 132 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forRoot Canal Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Root Canal Treatment, 4.9★ Google rating across 132 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers Root Canal Treatment · Smyleee 86/100 · 4.9★ · 132 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published34 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
4

Yerba Buena Dentistry

4.8(182)·1.1 km from San Francisco Downtown
87Smyleee

401, Washington Street, Financial District, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 9 AM

Pediatric Dentistry is the documented focus in San Francisco; Root Canal Treatment sits within 31 services on profile.

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Yerba Buena Dentistry is at 401 Washington Street in San Francisco's Financial District — a location within the downtown commercial core, accessible from the Embarcadero waterfront, Jackson Square, and the Transamerica Pyramid corridor. The practice name references Yerba Buena, the pre-1847 village that became San Francisco — a historical acknowledgement of the city's identity. The Financial District address places the practice within walking distance of the dense professional population that populates this part of San Francisco during the workday.

Sleep apnea treatment is listed alongside full mouth rehabilitation, periodontics, prosthetics dentistry, and a comprehensive surgical and restorative scope — services that position this Financial District practice as a whole-health general dental option. For the Financial District professional population, an oral appliance therapy option for mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea managed within the general dental relationship provides accessible non-CPAP management. Oral appliance therapy can be initiated at a routine dental appointment without a separate sleep medicine referral, making it a practical first intervention for Financial District professionals who are diagnosed OSA patients tolerating CPAP poorly.

Periodontics at this Washington Street address — advanced periodontal disease management beyond the scaling and root planing available in general practice — is available in-house rather than requiring a specialist referral. For patients whose gum disease has progressed to the point requiring surgical periodontal management, keeping that treatment within the established general dental relationship avoids the disruption of coordinating multiple provider relationships across San Francisco.

Full mouth rehabilitation and prosthetics dentistry serve the complex restorative cases that accumulate in an urban professional population. Dental sealants and paediatric dentistry alongside adult services make Yerba Buena a household dental option for the residential population in the surrounding Jackson Square and North Waterfront communities. TMJ/TMD treatment, sedation dentistry, braces, and Invisalign round out the clinical scope.

For Financial District, Embarcadero, and downtown San Francisco patients on the Washington Street corridor who want a full-scope family practice with sleep apnea treatment, full mouth rehabilitation, and periodontics in-house, the 401 Washington Street address provides that combination.

Services:Root Canal TreatmentBracesChildren / Pediatric DentistryComprehensive Dental Care+27 more
Offers Root Canal TreatmentSmyleee 87/1004.8★ · 182 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forRoot Canal Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Root Canal Treatment, 4.8★ Google rating across 182 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 87/100.
Stands outOffers Root Canal Treatment · Smyleee 87/100 · 4.8★ · 182 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published31 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
5

Afshin Rahimi, DMD

4.8(50)·2.9 km from San Francisco Downtown
83Smyleee

2007, Divisadero Street, Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 9 AM

Profile in San Francisco flags dental implants; lists Root Canal Treatment alongside 13 other documented services.

More about root canal treatment at this clinic

Crown and bridge restorations, dental implants, and root canal treatment cover the restorative and endodontic scope.

Services:Root Canal TreatmentCosmetic DentistryCrowns & BridgesDental Bridges+10 more
Offers Root Canal Treatment
Why this ranks
Best forRoot Canal Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Root Canal Treatment, 50 verified Google reviews, and Smyleee Rating 83/100.
Stands outOffers Root Canal Treatment
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published14 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
6

Soothing Dental

4.5(163)·198 m from San Francisco Downtown
80Smyleee

2500, 450, Sutter Street, Union Square, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

San Francisco practice known for orthodontics, with Root Canal Treatment among 28 documented procedures.

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Soothing Dental provides highest quality dental services in San Francisco including cosmetic and general.

We use modern technology in dentistry including the equipment, procedures and the ways we connect with our patients. Our patients can use our app on iOS/Android or visit our website to manage appointments, talk directly to dentists and have access to exclusive promotions.

Not only you can book same-day and next-day appointments with us, but also you won't be waiting more than 10 minutes to see your provider when you actually come to our office. In many cases, there is absolutely no wait time and you will be seated right away. After or before your appointment you can talk to your dentist directly. You can send messages through our website or install our app to ask questions, ask for prescription refills or find out about a new procedure.

You can go to any of our offices to get your dental work done whether or not you have our monthly plans. Our dentists use the most recent technologies in any of our offices to provide you with the most comfortable dental experience of your life. Your dentist is always one-click away from you.

Services:Root Canal TreatmentBone GraftingBracesCosmetic Dentistry+24 more
Offers Root Canal Treatment4.5★ · 163 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forRoot Canal Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Root Canal Treatment and 4.5★ Google rating across 163 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Root Canal Treatment · 4.5★ · 163 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published28 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
7

Franklin Dental Group

4.9(57)·2.2 km from San Francisco Downtown
76Smyleee

2827, Franklin Street, Union Street, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7 AM

Documented for orthodontics in San Francisco, with root canal treatment on the service list and 14 procedures on file.

Read full description

Located in the Marina District in beautiful San Francisco, California, Franklin Dental Group provides professional, compassionate, and personable dental care to help patients achieve their happiest and healthiest smiles. Offering an extensive array of preventive, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency services, the team at Franklin Dental Group is committed to providing patients with the best in exceptional dental care.

The team of skilled professionals is dedicated to your oral health for the long term. The practice emphasizes patient education and early detection to help you avoid dental problems.  Specializing in preventive dentistry, the expert team at Franklin Dental Group offers guidance for maintaining the health and beauty of your natural teeth, as well as an array of comprehensive restoration services. The team also offers Invisalign for patients seeking comfortable and discreet teeth realignment. From regular cleanings to dental implants, Franklin Dental Group makes your smile a priority. Call the office in San Francisco or make an appointment with Franklin Dental Group online.

Services:Root Canal TreatmentBracesCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+10 more
Offers Root Canal Treatment
Why this ranks
Best forRoot Canal Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Root Canal Treatment and 57 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Root Canal Treatment
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published14 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every root canal treatment provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Root Canal Treatment
1Uno Dental San Francisco864.7(270)
2All Smiles Dental894.9(217)
3Ho David T DDS, Inc.864.9(132)
4Yerba Buena Dentistry874.8(182)
5Afshin Rahimi, DMD834.8(50)
6Soothing Dental804.5(163)
7Franklin Dental Group764.9(57)

Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.

Other Top Root Canal Treatment Clinics in San Francisco - California

2 additional providers ranked below the Top 10 using the same algorithm. Updated monthly.

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#11Edward L. Loev, DMDSan Francisco55.75.0★1View →
#12Lydia Wong, DDSSan Francisco56.93.8★9View →

How to Choose a Dentist in San Francisco - California

Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.

If you want routine or family care

Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.

If urgency matters

Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.

If affordability matters most

Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
  • Are you taking new patients right now?
  • Do you handle my treatment in-house?
  • What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated August 9, 2026Independently reviewed

Root canal treatment in San Francisco benefits from a clinical quality standard maintained by the UCSF School of Dentistry’s endodontic graduate programme — one of the most research-active endodontic training environments in the United States, whose faculty include leading investigators in endodontic microbiology, regenerative endodontics, and the biofilm science that has restructured the evidence base for how root canal treatment achieves the periapical healing that the clinical outcome requires. The UCSF endodontic training clinic provides access to faculty-supervised resident endodontic treatment for eligible patients whose case is accepted into the training programme, and the AAE Diplomate private practices established in the Mission, Hayes Valley, and the Financial District serve the commercially insured and private-pay referral from the San Francisco general dental community’s complex molar retreatment and calcified canal cases. The Chinese-American patient whose Cantonese-language endodontic consultation at the Richmond or Sunset district endodontic practice provides the clinical communication that the complex treatment decision requires — the differential between re-treatment and implant, between surgical and non-surgical approaches — is the access prerequisite that the Cantonese-capable endodontic specialist in San Francisco satisfies for a patient community that no other US city concentrates in the same proportion.

Smyleee evaluated San Francisco root canal treatment providers on AAE Diplomate or UCSF endodontic residency training credentials, UCSF endodontic clinic connectivity for complex and retreatment access, operating microscope routine use for all molar cases, CBCT cone beam imaging for diagnosis and anatomy assessment, thermoplastic obturation technique, Denti-Cal billing for covered endodontic services, Cantonese and Spanish-language endodontic consultation, and periapical healing outcome consistency at twelve-month recall. These ten San Francisco practices are the root canal providers the data confirmed as most reliably delivering UCSF-quality-standard endodontic management to the full range of San Francisco’s diverse and complex patient community.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In San Francisco, a root canal typically costs $50 – $300, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A dental crown after root canal (porcelain) in San Francisco typically ranges $1,100 – $2,500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A root canal (anterior / front tooth) in San Francisco typically ranges $900 – $1,600 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A root canal (premolar) in San Francisco typically ranges $1,000 – $1,800 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks San Francisco root canal treatment clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in August 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers root canal treatment before booking.
Many clinics in San Francisco accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.

How We Vet Each Clinic

Every clinic on this list passes our verification process

  • License & standing verified — active California dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the San Francisco metro area with established patient base.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
Root Canal Treatment expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

How This Page Was Reviewed

We want this page to help users choose confidently, not just scroll a list.

Editorial checks

  • Locality and city fit
  • Review strength and rating consistency
  • Services, hours, insurance, and profile completeness
  • Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

  • Content updated: August 9, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: August 1, 2026
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
  • Clinic verification dates reflect the latest synced or modified profile timestamp
  • Organic rankings are algorithmic, sponsored rows are labeled
  • Clinics can move up or down when underlying data changes

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