Endodontics in Los Angeles, serving patients nearby and across the nation.
Whether you live in our LA neighborhood of Westwood or far away, we are here to help you with root canal treatment, retreatment, and more. Dr. Valerie Kanter occasionally treats patients in Santa Monica, Florida.
All of our services are performed with a holistic (“wholistic”) approach, and we offer special integrative services to enhance your healing process.
Our doctors and staff look forward to creating the optimal conditions for your whole-body health.
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3D Dental Imaging
Comprehensive, high-resolution X-ray images to inform your treatment plan and more.
Cracked Teeth
Proactively examining potential cracks at a microscopic level – and treating them with care.
Deep Cavities
In a comfortable setting, our doctors examine your teeth and recommend the healthiest, least-invasive treatment possible.
Endodontic Microsurgery
Providing endodontic microsurgery with precision, expertise, and an integrative approach.
Integrative Root Canal Treatment
With complete focus, deep experience, and microscopic accuracy, our integrative doctors treat root canals in Los Angeles.
Integrative Services
A well-rounded selection of testing, therapies, and guidance to support your long-term health.
Laser Endodontics
Cleansing and activating natural healing via safe, photoacoustic, non-thermal laser energy.
MEND™ Frequency Specific Microcurrent
While you are in the dental chair or recovering at home, we recommend the MEND device’s supportive frequency specific microcurrent (FSM) technology. Available by request.
Multisonic Irrigation
Utilizing multisonic irrigation, also known as Sonendo’s GentleWave® Procedure, we gently and effectively clear the root canal system – and help save your tooth.
Oralyzer
Cleansing and activating natural healing via safe, photoacoustic, non-thermal laser energy.
Regenerative Endodontics
As a natural alternative to root canal treatments in certain cases, we use biologically based techniques and materials to stimulate the tooth’s healing process.
Root Canal Failure
When you are seeking a remedy to an RCT failure, turn to our understanding experts.
Root Canal Infection
With your wellness as our priority, we enable the healing of your tooth’s inflammation and infection.
Root Canal Retreatment
With an emphasis on empowering our patients and providing a clear course of action, our doctors retreat root canal-treated teeth regularly.
Shiftwave
Utilizing multisonic irrigation, also known as Sonendo’s GentleWave® Procedure, we gently and effectively clear the root canal system – and help save your tooth.
Single Tooth Whitening
To match a tooth or two with the rest of your smile, we whiten them by 4–6 shades.
Tooth Resorption
Call on our endodontic specialists to evaluate and treat both internal and external resorption.
Traumatic Dental Injuries
Whether teeth are chipped, visibly cracked, dislodged, or completely knocked out, our doctors always apply an integrative and meticulous approach.
With the power of light & sound.
To ensure the eradication of harmful bacteria during your root canal procedure, our doctors harness the power of light and sound (through the Fotona LightWalker® and GentleWave®). Learn more on our Laser Endodontics and Multisonic Irrigation pages.
Sharon W.
Dr. Niki was incredibly gentle and thoughtful. He explained everything clearly, made me feel calm, and handled the root canal with skill. I felt almost no pain, and he even saved my crown. Kind, precise, and truly the best dental experience I’ve had.
Dr. Vahid Niki
Dr. Niki was incredibly gentle, like a mother cradling a newborn. He explained every step with kindness and clarity, made sure I felt safe and respected, and handled my root canal with total mastery. I barely felt a thing, just a second of mild soreness that vanished instantly. He even saved my crown and did extra cavity work below the gumline, all with thoughtful care and a sense of urgency. He somehow understood my dental dam mumble-speak and even let me take a bathroom break mid-procedure. Best dental experience ever.
Michelle B.
“I never imagined a dental visit could be so relaxing. The Shiftwave session made me feel completely at peace, and the procedure was a breeze.”
John M.
If you’re here because you need a root canal and you’re looking for the best endodontist (as I was last week), stop looking because you’ve found her. Dr Megan Rustad is patient, personable, explains everything and tells you each step that she is about to do so you know exactly what to expect. Best of all, Dr Rustad exudes a calm competence that is incredibly reassuring, so reassuring that although this was my first root canal and I was quite apprehensive, I actually fell asleep for several minutes while Megan was at work deep inside my jawbone. That’s how easy the whole process is under the care of Dr Rustad.
Fariba Y.
Another tooth saved thanks to Dr Valerie Kanter . She is professional , kind , compassionate & knowledgeable . Beautiful sanitized office and friendly helpful staff . Dr Kanter takes time with each patient to answer questions and educate patients on the procedure . I am so fortunate to be one of her patients . Highly recommended !
Madison L.
Dr. Rustad is AMAZING. She thoroughly reviews your chart, medical history, and scans before even touching your mouth to better understand the holistic picture. And then she carefully explains every outcome and provides pros and cons for each option. The front staff is also great and the office smells and looks great. Couldn’t recommend more highly.
Mare S.
M. Sauer
Dr. Kanter is welcoming, thorough and leading the industry in protocols for root canals and takes a cautious but confident approach. No one loves dental work and I have had a lot-some old, some new, some done well and sadly, some not. I now know I’m in good hands. Makes the time, investment and discomfort so much better. Educate yourselves and you’ll want this office in your go-to list of resources!
Lindsay B.
I’m so thankful for this incredible practice and Dr. Megan Rustad was simply so wonderful.
