Specialist Endodontist
Near Los Altos
Los Altos residents trust Dr. Jason Kung for specialist root canal treatment and endodontic microsurgery — just a short drive up El Camino Real. Precision microscope-guided care, same-day emergencies, and extended evening hours so treatment fits your schedule.
Why Los Altos Patients Choose Dr. Kung
Our Sunnyvale office on Hollenbeck Avenue is conveniently accessible from Los Altos via El Camino Real or Foothill Expressway — typically 10 minutes with no freeway required. Dr. Kung's specialist training (UCLA DDS, OHSU MS in Endodontics) and microscope-guided technique deliver the level of care Los Altos patients expect from a specialist.
Microscope-Guided Precision
Every procedure performed under the Zeiss OPMI operating microscope — the standard of care for specialist endodontics.
Same-Day Emergency Care
Tooth pain can't wait. We hold appointments for urgent cases every day, including weekends.
Your Dentist Stays Informed
A detailed clinical report goes to your referring dentist after every visit — you're in good hands, and so is your care team.
Serving the Los Altos community
Los Altos sits just up El Camino from us — roughly a 12-minute drive depending on lights. We see many Los Altos families and a number of patients from Los Altos Hills who appreciate that the office is a quick straight shot rather than a trek to San Francisco or Stanford. General dentists in the downtown Los Altos and Loyola Corners area regularly refer cases to us when a tooth needs more than a chairside attempt — particularly retreatments and complex molar root canals.
Neighborhoods we see patients from
- Downtown Los Altos & First Street
- Loyola Corners
- North Los Altos
- Country Club neighborhood
- Highlands & South Los Altos
- Los Altos Hills (Magdalena, Page Mill area)
Why Los Altos patients come to us
- Microscope-guided root canal treatment on lower molars with curved canals
- Retreatment of previous root canals showing new symptoms
- CBCT 3D imaging for complex diagnostic questions
- Microscope-guided second-opinion consultations
Driving from Los Altos
From most of Los Altos, head south on El Camino to Hollenbeck and turn right; you're there in 10–14 minutes. From Los Altos Hills, take Foothill Expressway south to El Camino, then continue. Free parking on-site.
Treatments Available
All services are performed at our Sunnyvale office, a short drive from Los Altos.
Root Canal Treatment
Single or multi-rooted teeth treated under the operating microscope for precision and comfort.
Endodontic Microsurgery
Apicoectomy when retreatment isn't feasible — performed with surgical-grade magnification and ultrasonic instrumentation.
Root Canal Retreatment
Failed or symptomatic prior root canals rescued with advanced imaging (CBCT) and microsurgical techniques.
Cracked Tooth Evaluation
Diagnosis of incomplete fractures — the most common cause of unexplained tooth pain.
Emergency Root Canal
Same-day evaluation and management of severe toothache, swelling, and dental trauma.
What Patients Say
4.9 stars across 193 reviews on Google, Yelp, and Healthgrades.
"I was terrified of root canals. Dr. Kung made it completely painless. I actually fell asleep during the procedure."
— Patient from the South Bay
"Came in with severe tooth pain on a Saturday. They saw me within the hour and I was pain-free by evening."
— Emergency patient
"The most technologically advanced dental office I've ever visited. The microscope setup is impressive."
— Referred patient
Common Questions
How far is your office from Los Altos?
We're at 1565 Hollenbeck Avenue, Suite 106, Sunnyvale — about 5 miles and 10 minutes from downtown Los Altos via El Camino Real. Free parking is available on-site.
Do you offer appointments that work for Los Altos professionals?
Yes. We're open Monday through Friday until 7 pm and Saturday through Sunday 8 am to 3 pm — designed so you don't have to take a full day off work.
Is Dr. Kung a specialist endodontist?
Yes. Dr. Kung is a Specialist Endodontist who completed a full two-year graduate residency at OHSU, earning his MS in Endodontics. He is an active member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE).
Can you see me the same day for severe tooth pain?
Absolutely. We hold emergency slots every day including weekends. Call (669) 234-2354 and we'll do our best to get you in same day.
Will my Los Altos dentist receive a report after my visit?
Yes — we send a detailed clinical report to your referring dentist after every appointment so your care team stays fully informed.
Easy access from: Los Altos Village · El Camino Real · Foothill Expressway · Rancho Shopping Center · Loyola Corners
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Ready to Schedule?
Most Los Altos patients reach us in under 15 minutes. Same-day appointments available for dental emergencies.
1565 Hollenbeck Avenue, Suite 106, Sunnyvale, CA 94087