San Carlos Endodontics - Dr. Lynne Baldassari-Cruz - Board Certified Endodontist

Root canals don’t have to mean a trip across the county. Endodontists specialize in saving teeth that general dentists might otherwise extract, and San Carlos has its own board-certified option right on Laurel Street. The practice focuses on procedures that keep natural teeth intact—think root canals, retreatments, and emergency care for cracked or abscessed teeth.

San Carlos Endodontics operates from a quiet stretch of 1028 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070, a block where mid-century storefronts give way to taller redwoods. The neighborhood feels more residential than downtown, so parking rarely turns into a scavenger hunt. Most patients arrive from nearby cities like Belmont or Redwood City, where endodontic specialists are less common.

Common reasons people walk through the door include persistent tooth pain, sensitivity to hot or cold, or swelling around a single tooth. They also handle trauma cases—teeth knocked out in sports or accidents—and perform apicoectomies when standard root canals aren’t enough. The office doesn’t double as a general dentist, so every appointment centers on the kind of precision work that comes from years of additional training.

Questions about whether a procedure is necessary or covered by insurance can be answered by calling (650) 595-3722. For directions, check the map before heading out. It’s the kind of place you hope you never need, but nice to have nearby when you do.