Top 10 Root Canal Treatment in San Mateo California

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

Reviewed August 3, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 20265 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

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

At A Glance

  • Fiori Dental San Mateo is the strongest overall starting point in San Mateo if you want a dependable option for invisalign.
  • Robert P. Choi, DDS has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.

Quick Summary

5 clinics scored on this page

91.9

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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.

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Top Clinics in San Mateo Proper

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

1

Fiori Dental San Mateo

4.9(346)·8.3 km from San Mateo Downtown
92Smyleee

1, 341, North San Mateo Drive, North Central, San Mateo, California

Open until 4:30 PM

Documented for invisalign in San Mateo, with root canal treatment on the service list and 23 procedures on file.

More about root canal treatment at this clinic

CAD/CAM dental restorations are listed alongside endodontics, TMJ/TMD treatment, and sleep apnea therapy — a combination that signals a practice investing in both digital chairside efficiency and systemic health assessment. Endodontics in-house keeps tooth-preservation root canal treatment within the established patient-provider relationship.

Services:Root Canal TreatmentEndodonticsAffordable Dental CareBraces+19 more
Offers Root Canal TreatmentSmyleee 92/1004.9★ · 346 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forRoot Canal Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Root Canal Treatment, 4.9★ Google rating across 346 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 92/100.
Stands outOffers Root Canal Treatment · Smyleee 92/100 · 4.9★ · 346 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published23 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 29, 2026
2

Dental Arts San Mateo

4.9(305)·8.1 km from San Mateo Downtown
86Smyleee

150, North San Mateo Drive, North Central, San Mateo, California

Open until 5 PM

Orthodontics focus in San Mateo, with root canal treatment listed among 25 documented services.

More about root canal treatment at this clinic

We can also help with painless laser dentistry, cleanings, teeth whitening, Diagnodent, restorative dentistry, orthodontics, Invisalign clear braces, dental crowns, fillings, porcelain veneers, root canals and digital x-rays.

Services:Root Canal TreatmentEndodonticsBracesCAD/CAM Dental Restorations+21 more
Offers Root Canal TreatmentSmyleee 86/1004.9★ · 305 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forRoot Canal Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Root Canal Treatment, 4.9★ Google rating across 305 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers Root Canal Treatment · Smyleee 86/100 · 4.9★ · 305 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published25 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 29, 2026
3

San Mateo Center for Cosmetic Dentistry - Dr. Michael Wong

4.9(186)·8.2 km from San Mateo Downtown
90Smyleee

ste 8, 256, North San Mateo Drive, North Central, San Mateo, California

Open until 4 PM

San Mateo clinic with a orthodontics specialty — Root Canal Treatment is on file among 21 procedures.

More about root canal treatment at this clinic

Root canal treatment in-house avoids the endodontic specialist referral step for cosmetic cases where the tooth requiring cosmetic work also requires endodontic management.

Services:Root Canal TreatmentBracesChildren / Pediatric DentistryCosmetic Dentistry+17 more
Offers Root Canal TreatmentSmyleee 90/1004.9★ · 186 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forRoot Canal Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Root Canal Treatment, 4.9★ Google rating across 186 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 90/100.
Stands outOffers Root Canal Treatment · Smyleee 90/100 · 4.9★ · 186 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published21 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 29, 2026
4

Robert P. Choi, DDS

5.0(309)·8.5 km from San Mateo Downtown
78Smyleee

STE 101, 675, Mariners Island Boulevard, East San Mateo, San Mateo, California

Open until 2 PM

Orthodontics is the documented focus in San Mateo; Root Canal Treatment sits within 27 services on profile.

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What to Expect

Please be prepared to discuss your dental health concerns and goals with Dr. Robert Choi. He will perform a periodontal screening, oral cancer screening, occlusal analysis, head and neck exam. Your oral health status is explained and illustrated clearly with digital x-rays and an intra-oral camera. Our patients always remark on how thorough and comprehensive our examination is.

​We will review your treatment plan and address any questions you may have. Our office can also coordinate financing options to fit your budget.

From the eldest to the youngest in your clan, we make sure you and your family receive the special care attention they deserve every visit, every time. With our full line of general and cosmetic dental treatments, and a team of specialists on hand, your family can depend on us for nearly all your dental health needs.

Services:Root Canal TreatmentEndodonticsBracesChildren / Pediatric Dentistry+23 more
Offers Root Canal Treatment5.0★ · 309 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forRoot Canal Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Root Canal Treatment and 5.0★ Google rating across 309 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Root Canal Treatment · 5.0★ · 309 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published27 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 29, 2026
5

Park Place Dental

4.4(269)·6.5 km from San Mateo Downtown
83Smyleee

30, 1100, Park Place, South San Mateo, San Mateo, California

Open until 5 PM

Profile in San Mateo flags invisalign; lists Root Canal Treatment alongside 17 other documented services.

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Park Place Dental is at suite 30, 1100 Park Place in South San Mateo — a location in the Park Place retail and commercial corridor, accessible from the surrounding Hayward Park, San Mateo Village, and Foster City communities. The practice has provided dental care in the San Mateo area for more than twenty years — longevity that reflects established patient relationships and community familiarity built through sustained practice at the same South San Mateo location.

The practice's clinical philosophy is described as a holistic approach to dental hygiene — an orientation that treats preventive care not as a standard recall appointment series but as a personalised oral health roadmap built around each patient's specific caries risk, periodontal history, diet, and compliance pattern. In practice, this means tailoring recall intervals, home care instruction, and restorative timing to the individual rather than defaulting to the standard six-month recall cycle regardless of clinical presentation. For South San Mateo patients with varying risk profiles — from low-caries long-term patients who can extend to annual recall through high-risk patients who benefit from three-month intervals — the personalised preventive approach produces better outcomes than one-size-fits-all scheduling.

Oral surgery is listed alongside periodontal care, root canal treatment, sedation dentistry, and Invisalign — a scope that positions Park Place Dental as a South San Mateo general practice capable of managing the dental needs that otherwise require separate specialist referrals. For long-term South San Mateo patients with an established relationship at this Park Place address, managing oral surgery and periodontal care within the same practice avoids the disruption of coordinating across multiple specialist offices.

Dental implants and wisdom tooth removal cover the surgical and prosthetic replacement range. Sedation dentistry is available for anxiety management and procedure consolidation. Cosmetic dentistry, veneers, and Invisalign address the appearance-focused requests of the South San Mateo residential demographic.

For South San Mateo, Hayward Park, and Foster City patients on the Park Place corridor who want a long-established general practice with a personalised preventive philosophy, oral surgery, sedation dentistry, and Invisalign, the suite 30 address at 1100 Park Place provides that combination.

Services:Root Canal TreatmentAffordable Dental CareComprehensive Dental CareCosmetic Dentistry+14 more
Offers Root Canal Treatment
Why this ranks
Best forRoot Canal Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Root Canal Treatment, 269 verified Google reviews, and Smyleee Rating 83/100.
Stands outOffers Root Canal Treatment
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published18 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 29, 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
1Fiori Dental San Mateo924.9(346)
2Dental Arts San Mateo864.9(305)
3San Mateo Center for Cosmetic Dentistry - Dr. Michael Wong904.9(186)
4Robert P. Choi, DDS785.0(309)
5Park Place Dental834.4(269)

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

How to Choose a Dentist in San Mateo

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 3, 2026Independently reviewed

Looking for the best root canal treatment in San Mateo, California? We have reviewed local dental practices based on patient reviews, credentials, technology, and overall quality of care to bring you this curated list.

Whether you need routine care or specialized treatment, these top-rated providers in San Mateo deliver exceptional results.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

5 questions answered by our editorial team

The cost of root canal treatment in San Mateo depends on the specific treatment, materials, and your insurance coverage. Use the price guide on this page as a benchmark and confirm exact fees with the clinic before booking.
Smyleee ranks San Mateo 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 Mateo 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 Mateo 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

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Transparency

  • Content updated: August 3, 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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