Specialist Endodontist
Near Monte Sereno
Monte Sereno residents reach our specialist endodontic office in Sunnyvale in about 20 minutes via CA-85 N — with microscope-guided root canal treatment, evening and weekend hours, and same-day emergency care.
Why Monte Sereno Patients Choose Dr. Kung
From Monte Sereno's wooded hillside neighborhoods bordering Los Gatos and Saratoga, our Sunnyvale office is a quick drive up 85. Dr. Kung's practice is exclusively endodontic — every case is done with a Zeiss OPMI surgical microscope and 3D CBCT imaging when indicated, by a Specialist Endodontist with an MS from OHSU.
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 Monte Sereno community
Monte Sereno is a small, residential community of about 3,500 people tucked between Los Gatos and Saratoga. We see Monte Sereno patients across the wooded hillside neighborhoods, and we work with several Los Gatos and Saratoga general dentists who refer patients for retreatments, apicoectomy / endodontic microsurgery, and complex CBCT diagnostic cases.
Neighborhoods we see patients from
- Daves Avenue
- Mountain Charlie
- Vasona Heights
- Idylwild
- Roeder Road area
Why Monte Sereno patients come to us
- Microscope-guided retreatment of failing root canals
- Apicoectomy / endodontic microsurgery
- CBCT diagnostic imaging for complex cases
- Second-opinion consultations
Driving from Monte Sereno
From Monte Sereno take Daves Ave to Los Gatos Blvd, then north on CA-85 to the El Camino Real exit. Right on El Camino, then left on Mary Ave and a short connection to Hollenbeck. Typical drive time is 18–25 minutes outside commute hours.
Treatments Available
All services are performed at our Sunnyvale office, a short drive from Monte Sereno.
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 Sunnyvale office from Monte Sereno?
We're at 1565 Hollenbeck Avenue, Suite 106, Sunnyvale — about 13 miles and 20 minutes from Monte Sereno via CA-85 N. Free parking on-site.
Do you offer evening or weekend hours for Monte Sereno patients?
Yes. We're open Monday–Friday until 7 pm and Saturday–Sunday from 8 am to 3 pm — many Monte Sereno patients schedule outside of work hours so they don't have to rearrange a busy day.
Is Dr. Kung a specialist endodontist?
Yes. Dr. Kung is a Specialist Endodontist who completed a full two-year graduate residency and earned his MS in Endodontics from OHSU. He is an active member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). His specialist credentials come from his accredited graduate residency and MS degree in Endodontics.
What do I do if I have a dental emergency in Monte Sereno?
Call (669) 234-2354 right away. We hold emergency slots every day including weekends. Monte Sereno is only 20 minutes away via 85 N and we'll do our best to see you the same day.
Will my Monte Sereno dentist receive a clinical report after my visit?
Yes. We send a detailed clinical summary, post-treatment radiographs, and follow-up recommendations to your referring dentist after every appointment.
Easy access from: Daves Avenue · Old Town Los Gatos (nearby) · Vasona Lake County Park · Highway 17 / 85 interchange · Lexington Reservoir (nearby)
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Ready to Schedule?
Most Monte Sereno patients reach us in under 15 minutes. Same-day appointments available for dental emergencies.
1565 Hollenbeck Avenue, Suite 106, Sunnyvale, CA 94087