Emergency root canal in Mountain View

Weekend endodontic availability around Mountain View is limited — most offices are Monday–Friday only. Silicon Valley Endodontics, about 8–10 minutes east via Central Expressway or El Camino Real, is open every Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 3 PM with a specialist endodontist on site. Availability changes, so call (669) 234-2354 before driving over.

8–12 minutes door-to-door from downtown Mountain View, Castro Street, Shoreline, or the Caltrain station. Central Expressway east to Mary Avenue then south to Hollenbeck Ave is the most predictable route. Free on-site parking at 1565 Hollenbeck Avenue, Suite 106.

Please call first — (669) 234-2354 — so we can hold a chair for you. The drive from Mountain View is short enough that calling and arriving often happens within the same 15 minutes, but a phone call ensures the operatory you need is ready.

Often yes for an evaluation and pain management; a full root canal typically needs 60–90 minutes of operatory time. Call as you leave the office and we'll tell you honestly whether to come in for an evaluation now and treat later, or whether we can fit the full treatment in.

If it is safe for you, an over-the-counter NSAID such as ibuprofen or naproxen may temporarily help; follow the package directions and do not combine NSAIDs. Acetaminophen may be an option when NSAIDs are not appropriate. Avoid heat on that side. Don't chew on the affected tooth. Spreading facial swelling, fever, or trouble swallowing means go to an ER first — that's a medical emergency.

Most dental insurance plans cover root canal treatment as a standard benefit on the same terms whether it's a weekday or a weekend. We submit the claim for you. Bring your insurance card when you come in.