Emergency root canal in Redwood City
Weekend tooth pain, a broken molar on a Saturday, post-treatment swelling that won't quit — Redwood City patients can be seen the same day at our Sunnyvale specialist office, about 25 minutes south on US-101 or I-280. Open Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM to 3 PM.
9 AM – 3 PM, every weekend. Specialist endodontist on site. Call ahead to confirm availability.
US-101 S off-peak; I-280 S → Page Mill in commute. Free parking at 1565 Hollenbeck Ave.
Dr. Jason Kung — practice limited entirely to endodontics. Microscope and CBCT on every case.
Questions Redwood City patients ask
Is any endodontist open weekends near Redwood City?
Weekend endodontic availability on the mid-Peninsula is limited — most offices in Redwood City, San Carlos, and Belmont are Monday–Friday only. Silicon Valley Endodontics, about 25 minutes south via US-101 or I-280, is open every Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM to 3 PM with a specialist endodontist on site. Availability changes, so call (669) 234-2354 before driving down.
How long is the drive from Redwood City to your Sunnyvale office?
About 22–28 minutes door-to-door from downtown Redwood City, Sequoia Hospital, or the Caltrain station. US-101 S is fastest off-peak; I-280 S to Page Mill Rd then east on Central Expy is the most reliable in commute traffic. We're at 1565 Hollenbeck Avenue, Suite 106, with free on-site parking.
I'm in pain right now — what should I do before I get there?
Take 600 mg ibuprofen with food if you tolerate NSAIDs; Tylenol is the backup. Avoid heat on that side. Don't chew on the affected tooth. Call (669) 234-2354 so we can confirm a chair before you leave. Spreading facial swelling, fever, or trouble swallowing — go to an ER first.
Do you take Sequoia or Stanford-affiliated insurance?
We accept most major dental PPO plans, including the carriers commonly offered through Sequoia Healthcare District employers and Stanford Health Care's benefits program. Bring your insurance card and we'll verify benefits before treatment.
Will my Redwood City general dentist receive a report?
Yes. We send a full diagnostic and treatment summary — CBCT findings, operative notes, prognosis — to your referring dentist after every visit so your general dentist can place the final crown and coordinate follow-up.
Does insurance cover an emergency weekend root canal?
Most dental insurance plans cover root canal treatment as a standard benefit on the same terms whether it's a Tuesday or a Sunday. We submit the claim on your behalf — have your insurance information ready when you call.
See also: weekend emergency endodontist (Bay Area) · Redwood City location page · emergency root canal overview.
In pain in Redwood City? Call us.
We answer the phone every day during office hours. Most Redwood City patients are in the chair the same day.
Call (669) 234-2354