Specialist Endodontist
Near Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz patients seeking specialist endodontic care make the scenic 55-minute drive over CA-17 to Dr. Jason Kung's Sunnyvale office — where every procedure is performed under an operating microscope with same-day emergency availability.
Why Santa Cruz Patients Choose Dr. Kung
From Santa Cruz's Beach Boardwalk area or UC Santa Cruz, CA-17 N over the Santa Cruz Mountains connects directly to our Hollenbeck Avenue office. For complex root canal cases, retreatments, or apicoectomies, the drive is well worth it to access Dr. Kung's specialist training, Zeiss OPMI microscopy, and CBCT 3D imaging.
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 Santa Cruz community
Santa Cruz is about a 35–45 minute drive over Highway 17. Santa Cruz patients drive up specifically because the South Bay has a denser concentration of single-specialty endodontic practices. Many of our Santa Cruz patients are UCSC-affiliated, downtown professionals, or referred by Santa Cruz general dentists when a case warrants a microscope and CBCT.
Neighborhoods we see patients from
- Downtown Santa Cruz & Pacific Avenue
- West Side & Westlake
- Eastside & Seabright
- Live Oak
- UCSC campus & Upper Westside
- Soquel & Pleasure Point edge
Why Santa Cruz patients come to us
- Microsurgical apicoectomy for failed previous root canals
- Retreatment of older root canals showing new symptoms
- Microscope-guided molar root canals
- Cases referred by your Santa Cruz general dentist for specialty equipment
Driving from Santa Cruz
From Santa Cruz take 17 north over the hill to 85 north, exit Lawrence Expressway north, then right on Hollenbeck. 35–50 minutes outside commute hours; weekend mornings run faster.
Treatments Available
All services are performed at our Sunnyvale office, a short drive from Santa Cruz.
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 Santa Cruz?
We're at 1565 Hollenbeck Avenue, Suite 106, Sunnyvale — about 45 miles and 55 minutes from Santa Cruz via CA-17 N. Free parking is available on-site.
Is it worth the drive from Santa Cruz for a root canal?
For complex cases — retreatments, apicoectomies, or difficult extractions — many Santa Cruz patients find the drive worthwhile to access operating-microscope precision and specialist-level training not readily available locally.
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).
Do you have weekend appointments for Santa Cruz patients?
Yes. We're open Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 3 pm, plus Monday–Friday until 7 pm — giving Santa Cruz patients flexible scheduling options.
Will my Santa Cruz dentist be notified after my treatment?
Yes. We send a comprehensive clinical report to your referring dentist after every visit so your care team stays coordinated across the mountains.
Easy access from: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk · UC Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz METRO Transit Center · Natural Bridges State Beach · CA-17 / CA-1 junction
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Ready to Schedule?
Most Santa Cruz patients reach us in under 15 minutes. Same-day appointments available for dental emergencies.
1565 Hollenbeck Avenue, Suite 106, Sunnyvale, CA 94087