Ok, never would I have thought I would take the time to write a 5 star review for a DENTIST, but here I am!! First let me say, I am one of those people that doesn't LOVE going to the dentist. I ALWAYS have so many issues to deal with, so I associate going to dentists with a lot of anxiety. But, it's obviously a very important thing to do. A while back in a FB group, I kept hearing such rave reviews about Byung Sun Yoo so I was confident that he would be the dentist to go to when the time came. I initially reached out thru email to book my appt and was contacted by Shannon. Let me tell you, this lady is a hoot and had me cracking up in our emails!!! If you can have people laughing just through booking a dentist appt via EMAIL you deserve a RAISE. That immediately made me feel relaxed enough to make the appt. And when I showed up for my appt, she was just as funny! Laughter is great medicine to anyone going into what could be a stressful situation, so I was really grateful for that. They took me to the room for my visit with the dentist. The office was really nice and also clean. Mr Yoo was very friendly, and VERY knowledgeable. I will say, this was probably the most thorough dental visits I ever had. I have full confidence that I can trust his expertise and the recommendations for the next steps. After my time with him, I was off to another chair for my cleaning. I forget the name of the lady that did my cleaning but she was AMAZING!! I have never had such a gentle cleaning in my life. I am usually so tense during the whole thing, but not this time. I felt so relaxed! I have another appt scheduled for Tuesday and I will say, I am *almost* looking forward to it! (Because what normal person ACTUALLY wants to go.) But if I had to pick ANY dentist to go to, this would for sure be the one!!! read more

He did me dirty and it cost me over $5k. Then he retired with no notice at all to patients. I have no trust for dentists after the last few I've seen. read more

I absolutely love the front desk lady, Shannon, because she is kind, helpful, and knows her stuff. My dental hygienist is also really good. I absolutely did not appreciate being charged $95 for a 15 to 20 minute check up where the new dentist who took over the office poked around my teeth, which had already been done by my hygienist, then stuck his fingers in my mouth and palpated for cancer and shined a blue light around before telling me my teeth looked great. Palpating for cancer is something that the average person can do at home for free. I was not informed that this short checkup would cost so much money nor was I given the option to opt out. To my knowledge which had been confirmed by the lady who took photos of my teeth, I would just be meeting this new dentist. I understand that a dentist wants to make sure his patients don't have cancer but this checkup felt ridiculous and unnecessary. I just read a study showing that blue light on gum tissue can cause oxidative damage to the tissue. As with x-rays I prefer to defer from any dental procedure that may cause more harm with than without. I would like to add that I have always had stellar reviews from every dentist I've been to. I know for a fact that I don't have any cavities nor is it likely at all that I have any form of cancer, so there really wasn't any reason to do that screening. read more

My 8yo was experiencing pain from bottom teeth hitting the roof of her mouth and she was beginning to feel self-conscious about her smile. We found Dr.Yoo because we wanted to do the Myobrace and he was confident that he could help us without painful braces. In just two years with minimal metal/cement she has a great smile and no more painful overbite. I'm grateful to find a dentist who listened to me and gave us exactly what we wanted. Also Shannon up front is easy to communicate with and great at scheduling us with convenient appointments read more

Byung Sun Yoo, DDS - 8-10yo before and after Myobrace with Dr. Yoo - General Dentistry Near Me - San Diego, California

This five-star review is in regard to Shannon the office manager. Shannon will probably be the person to answer your call. She is a very pleasant person, straight forward, extremely knowledgeable in what it seems all dentistry. She is wonderful. read more

Wow, wow wow is literally all I can say. The moment Shannon picked up the phone I knew I found my forever dental home. The kindness I felt over the phone has far surpassed any medical phone encounter I have had in the past. She was kind and answered all of my questions. Never have I had such great details and explanations. Seeing Dr. Yoo was just as pleasant an experience. He actually listen to my dental fears about getting Novocaine. Not only that he was able to do my procedure with his laser. I did not even need to get numb. Wow is what I say. Thanks for making my visit so pleasant. read more

Dr Yoo knows his stuff when it comes to holistic general dentistry. He has all the accoutrements to allow you to participate in your care, including an intraoral camera above the chair. Kids seem to love his high level of enthusiasm and I tried to too. He fit me in for a cavity that another dentist had overlooked. But, as he says, he likes "straightforward cases." So I would not recommend wasting your time if you have complex orthopedic needs. He's done his best to hire a colleague to help him with these cases, but communication breaks down because everything is rushed and because he easily loses his patience, especially when things don't go EXACTLY as he had expected them to go. Once when I was ten minutes late because of a medical emergency, I was met with irritation by him and his osteopath and only got five minutes of the hour that had been promised to me, even though I was the last patient of the day. He barks at his assistants, his colleagues, and his patients. His dental assistant is wonderful and his secretary, Shannon, is the star of the show; she does her 150% best to balance the breakdowns in doctor-patient communication and make up for the high strung vibe in the treatment room. read more

Dr. Yoo is by far the best dentist I have ever had. He takes a holistic approach and doesn't take shortcuts that end up giving you more problems in the long run, like my previous dentists. He also personally does a lot of the procedures that dentists often hand off to their assistants (like gluing the "buttons" on your teeth that Invisalign braces trays snap on to). The entire staff is compassionate, friendly and efficient. I've had my teeth cleaned by two different people and they are both gentle and thorough. Shannon, the office manager, is the best! She really takes care of you and explains everything, from procedures to insurance, very clearly. As long as I live in San Diego, I'm not going to another dentist. The place is a gem. read more

Dr. Yoo is a great dentist, no problems there. The main problem is with the scheduling. If you have a broken tooth, it takes 3 months to see the dentist or come at 7 am if there is an opening. This, after being his patient since day one. You would think they would hold open time for urgent care instead of completely filling the schedule? read more

Horrible experience. Definitely not recommended for chronically ill patients or those with a sensitive nervous system. I personally do not have dental anxiety, but this dentist not only did not respect needs that were communicated well in advance, but also pressured me on items also communicated ahead of time. He also speaks very loudly only a few feet from your face. I wound up in tears during my appointment! It was awful. I found another holistic dentist that charges a lower rate to-boot, and there was no self-advocacy required. He was professional and calm by nature without pressuring me into things I already stated I cannot and will not do. Since the consultation with Dr Yoo was a disaster and I needed to seek a new doctor, I requested a refund of the $143 consult fee. I was newly out of work and experiencing health issues, and this would have been very helpful (and I believe appropriate) under the circumstances. My request was emphatically denied. read more

I've been to many many dentists, most being mediocre to cold and abrasive. Dr. Yoo and his staff have been my choice for dentistry for about a decade now. When he is working, he is very good at communication and also is consistent in asking how am I doing, do I need anything during procedures to make sure I am comfortable. I finally have my teeth and gums under control and can thank Dr. Yoo and his team for it. I'll be recommending Dr. Yoo to everyone. Great dental office, clean and the staff there is wonderful! read more

Im so grateful for this office! Shannon is a rockstar at what she does, and Dr. Yoo and his staff are so incredibly kind and sweet, which helps when you're stressed out going to see a dentist! They have been so wonderful in guiding me down the path of what needs to be done. Im so grateful they are here and I highly recommend!! read more

This review is not easy to write as I genuinely thought I found my new dental clinic learning that this doctor practiced a more "holistic" approach. Unfortunately, all of my worst fears about going to a dentist were found at this practice. After my initial call to schedule my visit, I was told by Shannon that they "worked" with my PPO dental plan but quickly learned that any treatment or visit is always a "pay everything up front" and then "we will deal with insurance later." This approach should have been the first red flag in running the other way and finding another place that first works with insurance as any reputable dentist practice does. I decided to give this place the benefit of the doubt and went ahead with the cleaning appt. During the cleaning, Dr Yoo started asking me various questions about my sleep to which I told him that I had zero issues with sleep and breathing. He then continued telling me how in the future when I get pregnant and "gain weight" this might affect my breathing and he wanted me to do an in-house x-ray which I was charged $400 for. Seems like this is a side racket that they have all of their patients participating in as I have never seen this bizarre test done anywhere else. The doctor then placed a mouthguard in my mouth to which he said would help me at night, never telling me that they were also going to charge me for it. I was honestly surprised they didn't put a price on the freebie toothbrush as well. After the exam, Dr Yoo told me that they "miraculously" had an opening and that they could treat all of my teeth right there and then. Thinking about the convenience of this, I agreed. Long story short, I walked into the clinic with no pain and walked out without being able to chew on my left side for 3 months because of pain caused by treatment. The 3 cavities and unnecessary "sleep x-ray" also cost me a thousand dollars out of pocket. Shannon ended up double billing the insurance company which was a headache to sort out. She assured me that even though I paid everything up front, the insurance would reimburse me once she submitted the paperwork and the reimbursement never happened because this practice was never in the network to begin with. If you have a great dental insurance plan, please save your money and peace of mind and find a more reputable and honest place. read more

Best Dental care ever...Dr. Yoo and his phenomenal team are outstanding. I've been a patient for over 25 years and I travel from Vermont for my treatments. Incredibly caring team from Shannon at the front desk to Lin for my regular cleaning and all others! They are truly special people! read more

First off, my regular dentist Dr Brian Devers I must say is still an awesome guy whom I've known for years and stand behind him 100% !!! I only began additional treatment with Dr Byung Sun Yoo because I have been exploring the whole biocompatible side of dentistry and was interested in having all my amalgam removed and an infected, failed root canal tooth extracted along with the platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) procedure. As with Dr Devers, Dr Yoo has the highest level of Integrity, Morals and Values that you can find these days, and not only in their dental practice but in their way of life as well. Both are God fearing men and aren't ashamed to profess their faith. I'm no spring chicken, i've been around the block a few times and I know sincerity and honesty when I see it. I cant speak enough about them or their office staff. read more

This is a great Dentist office and had been going there for years (he was in Dr. Kennedy's office, who I went to before him since the 80's). Now that I'm on Medical/Dentical and Medicare, I can't go anymore as they don't take any of them. Wish I could. read more

All I have to say is WOW. What an experience. I'm not crazy about going to the dentist and have been putting it off for awhile, which lead to an emergency root canal (which I had done at Mission Valley Endodontics). Once that was completed they referred me to Dr. Yoo who did an amazing job completing the final procedure (the crown). Dr. Yoo and his staff were unbelievable!! I was having a really rough day with something unrelated, and as soon as I met him and his assistance they made me feel so comfortable and I became more calm as the time went on. The crown process took a little over 2 hours, but the time went by fairly quick thanks to the TVs in my room. YES, I TVs (plural)! They have a TV on the ceiling so when the chair reclines you're able to watch the channel of your choice while Dr. Yoo completed the procedure! He frequently asked how I was doing and made sure that I was comfortable. Usually once I'm done at the dentist I tell the receptionist I'll give them a call when I figure out when I'd like to come in next (mainly because I don't want to go back), but I set up a cleaning appointment right then and there! I'll be going back in a couple of weeks. I'll be recommending Dr. Yoo to everyone. Such an awesome guy! read more

I am soooo pleased with my visit to THIS Dental Office. After doing very much research and many conversations later with several Dentists all over San Diego as well as my own community, I received this wonderful recommendation by my Holistic Health Practitioner Joanna Papatsani. Dr. Byung Sun Yoo is a biocompatible Dentist, which is the route I wanted to choose this time, after many years of traditional dentistry. My very first contact was a phone call to his office that was so welcomingly and lovingly answered by his extremely knowledgable Receptionist Shannon. She took the time to answer all my questions with such devotion, that I felt called in my heart to schedule my Appointment. The Office is located in the heart of Mission Valley, a small, very neat and calm office. Shannon again was greeting me so warmly with a big smile and I immediately felt taken care of. Then I finally got to meet Dr. Byung Sun Yoo, who was also very friendly and very detailed and caring in his assessment and his responses to my questions. In order to make the right decision in my case, we decided on a CT scan, rather then trusting the x-ray only, and I am very glad we did, so that I could also understand and see why the decision would be best to extract my tooth rather then retreating the infected root canal. Up on my appointment of extraction I felt very safe and well guided by his entire team. Dr. Byung Sun Yoo was very gentle and light handed, explained the procedure well to me and even followed up with a call in the evening to check in how I was feeling. Overall I am very very happy with the entire service from the phone call, to the consultation and the actual treatment. Thank you so much to the entire team. read more

Dr. Yoo is knowledgeable and open to a functional medicine approach to dentistry. He see my three children as well as myself for our regular dental checkups as well as orthodontics. His staff is great and friendly and we are so happy with the service. We highly recommend. read more

Byung Sun Yoo, DDS - General Dentistry Near Me - San Diego, California

Dr. Yoo and team took great care of me! My regular dentist (Dr. Bayette, who is also awesome) sent me over to see Dr. Yoo so that I could have a scan done on mouth prior to proceeding with a dental implant. Basically they just wanted to make sure the bone graft had taken hold properly before going further. Fortunately for me, the folks at Dr. Yoo's office were able to fit me in super quick , and it was literally just a few doors down. In the end, the whole thing took just a matter of minutes, and I was so happy to get this taken care of by a real pro. To top it all off, it sounds like the price that Dr. Yoo charged was extremely competitive and I felt like a got a great deal overall. Thanks again for all the help and on such short notice! read more

I can't even describe how great this place is and how amazing Dr Yoo and all of his team is! They have been kind, amazing, accommodating, helpful and most importantly kept my teeth intact and in perfect condition for the past 16 years I have been a patient there. Starting from Shannon up front who would go above and beyond to help and accommodate to Lynn who is amazing at cleaning to Dr himself! He is very very good at what he does. He will correct any problem you have. read more

Dr Yoo is one of the best doctors and dentists I have ever met. His staff is amazing! I have a history of chronic illness/Lyme/PTSD/traumatic brain injury and a lot of old trauma was triggered in my dental work recently BUT this is because of my history, Dr Yoo was amazing at follow up and he was the FIRST dentist I have ever met (and one of very FEW doctors on the planet) who understood the connection between the deep trauma and my physical symptoms I was getting after our dental work. I cannot express with words how compassionate this man is, and how much he is a true doctor in all senses of the world. I have been in and out of medical clinics for 20 years and make sure to only surround myself with people who understand the complexities of how body/mind/spirit interact. I NEVER expected I would find a DENTIST who understood this. Dr Yoo is truly a special human being, his front and back staff are SO caring, so kind, I truly feel like they are family. I have tears writing this because Dr Yoo had to check on some follow up issues I had after cavities, and it was immensely healing to go through the trauma piece with him. . Dr Yoo also caught many cavities no other dentist had. I asked why he was able to catch it (at first I was skeptical), but when Dr Yoo showed me the pictures when he filled my 4 cavities, there was literally a BLACK and BROWN cavity in each of those teeth. It was 1/4 the size of my tooth - and no other dentist had caught this in years. My primary MD mentioned this was no doubt contributing to my immune compromise / chronic fatigue because i have been carrying those infections in my mouth for who knows how long. These cavities growing DEEP in my teeth under sealants (that dentist from years ago had put in the sealant). I have seen my other non biological dentist for years, and nobody caught this. Apparently Dr Yoo uses the Ferrari of x-ray and was able to piece together all of this and clean out the teeth amazingly and fill them. None of this was fun, but to have it done with such comprehensive care and the care and compassion of him and his team - wow. I am just so impressed with this office. Thank you! read more

Years of sugar addiction and really shoddy dentists who filled me with mercury fillings and root canals left me shaking in fear at the thought of going to a dentist. I longed for a dentist I could trust but have never been able to find one. My teeth are in ruins, look terrible and I have only been able to chew on the left side of my mouth for about 10 years (and I am only in my 30's). I really never thought I could find a dentist that would offer me hope of not only saving my teeth but also of having them look great. Well strike the band, because the impossible happened and it happened in the form of Dr. Yoo! Really I cannot even start to tell you how happy I am to have found such a caring, nice, talented and genuinely awesome dentist. My first visit was prompted by an infected tooth, well two infected teeth. I only enter the horrible areas of dentist offices if the pain in my mouth outweighs the fear of dentists. My sister had been encouraging me to visit Dr. Yoo for a while (as she had and he saved her life aka her teeth). I resisted because come on this is a dentist. However when I could not sleep or work because of the pain of the infected teeth I caved in. My sister called Dr Yoo's office and miracles of miracles they just happened to have one opening that day. I was in and I still cannot believe the wonderful attitudes and care shown to me by Dr. Yoo and his wonderful staff! Now the negative: Dr. Yoo is expensive (but what dentist isn't??) However this is our teeth and a very important part of our body. Not only that but after my first visit (2 infected teeth) I left with zero pain, zero swelling (pulled a wisdom tooth) and no fear of returning. I went back the following week and had a few of my front teeth fillings fixed. Wow oh wow are those my gleaming whites I see in the mirror? How is it even possible that my teeth look this good?? Oh and did I mention ZERO pain. This type of dentist experience has never and I mean never happened to me before. Is Dr. Yoo expensive well yes he is, is he worth it....well really he is worth more!! read more

I am giving this dental office a FIVE STAR RATING! The beginning part is my ongoing struggle with my regular dentist so try not to confuse the two. The end part is praise for Dr. Yoo's office. Please take the time to read this so you don't make the same mistake that I did. Orrrr, if you don't like long reveiws then take my advice by trusting the five star rating and choosing Dr. Yoo. I went online and began researching for myself once again because I want to understand what's going on with my teeth. Frankly, getting information from dentists (that's plural) is like pulling teeth! It's been a half a year with the pain I've had from me thinking that a simple amalgam removal would be replaced with composites and result in happy teeth with a great smile. Wrong. I should have trusted my gut instincts and did the research ahead of time which includes looking through reveiws. Spending time looking through reveiws on yelp or searching the internet for as long you need until you find the right dentist is far better than going in to your regular HMO dentist who completely dismisses biocompatible testing, does not explain what you're in for except for the cost, and when your in the chair you already set aside the time and day so you're more obligated to just get it done. Anyone who does not take the time to explain the procedure before you make your appointment I believe is using that as a sales tactic. Anyways, I got the composites done and paid over $1000 hard earned money. I went from no pain to sudden sharp pain, can't floss, can't bite, can't chew on one side, and had to keep going back. I consulted with them and then had the same treatment plan repeated. They dried it better and packed it more and to my dismay, no walah. I then had a temporary filling put in. Much better. Although it's temporary and still not completely pain free. I waited a while in between each scenario for pain to subside and nothing. I spent an entire week which happened to be my week off, looking for and calling and visiting dentists, calling my insurance and not knowing who to trust. Some people were really nice. I left them good reveiws. One biocompatible dentist office manager was SO rude. I don't know how they stay in business. She didn't want to give me, a potential customer any info. unless I came in and she was bitter and mean and told me to go back to my regular dentist. You see it's hard for me to trust anyone unless I know what I'm getting into. So it's been a while now. I've had this temporary for four months. Today I began to search on line again and came across a YouTube video about Dr. Kennedy and his take on flouride. I checked out the related website and called the number. It was Dr. Yoo's office. The receptionist Sarah answers the phone. Sweet as ever. After my long explanation and venting she kindly puts me on hold. I then get Shannon. I'm not sure what her title was but how about AMAZING! I felt so comfortable talking on the phone with her and she didn't give me beef at all. She was kind, professional, respectful, aaaand, she didn't brush me off. No she wasn't a dentist, however, she was highly qualified, knows her stuff, didn't beat around the brush or sugar coat anything. I've already spoken to a plethora of different dental offices with great customer service, but I gotta say hands down that after talking to Shannon I wanted Dr. Yoo and his office team to be my go to dentist. I like how on their website they say they want you to enjoy coming to the dentist, amen? She also sounded like someone who had integrity and is responsible in handling and understanding important issues regarding the health of your teeth. She was patient enough answer ALL of my questions and didn't hesitate to offer to call me back if I had more. I almost cried because I've been dealing with it for so long and Shannon made complete sense and put it into perspective for me. Thank you so much Shannon! I unfortunately have to go back to my regular dentist because that money is still out but I'm now better equipped to discuss the next step. Hope whoever reads this makes the right choice, God bless you all! read more

Dr. Yoo has been the family dentist for years now. I like that he takes a common sense approach to maximize benefits while minimizing impacts. Always feel we've made good choices because of the detailed explanations. He also has great in house equipment when dealing with crowns and implants. read more

Shannon was a shining light in the midst of months of jaw pain when I called to ask if Dr. Yoo was familiar with my jaw issues. She explained everything clearly and made me very comfortable over the phone and during all of my visits. The entire staff was kind and caring as well. Dr. Yoo is charismatic and informative, I loved speaking with him and his prescribed course of treatment has greatly improved my pain. He cares about his patients fully, I look forward to continuing to be his patient. read more

Dr. Yoo has been our family dentist for 14 years and has been absolutely amazing! He is professional honest and has a great bedside manner. He has helped us save so much money by recommending the Myobrace for my daughter which has transformed her teeth. I highly recommend him. read more

I can not say enough good things about this office. To start the receptionist, Shannon, was a phenomenal first face to see! She was kind, welcoming and beyond helpful from my first phone call scheduling the appointment. Dr. Yoon examined me and developed a non surgical plan to combat TMJ and airway issues. He spent over an hour with my consult answering all my questions. I have never had such a comprehensive experience at any other health care visit. Thank you so much to Dr. Yoon and staff! read more

Our experience with Dr. Yoo and his crew has been amazing. Personal and compassionate approach to every patient (and patient's parents), excellence in dental care, attention to smallest detail- this is what we experienced with every visit. read more

A really nice dentistry with very professional people! Every claim is worked out nicely, with consideration of the patient. The approach to dentistry here is much more different than others as they take in account more than the health of your teeth, but also the impact on your full body, which is a philosophy I very much appreciate! read more

Love this dentist. (Said by me never lol). Not only is he a very nice man and believes in a holistic approach. Little own a traditional way of eating to sustain life. His staff is friendly. His office is clean yet not unwelcoming. Highly recommend! read more

STAY AWAY FROM THIS DENTIST. HE IS SMART AND DISARMING BUT HAS SERIOUS LAPSES IN INTEGRITY. On September 19, 2018 Dr. Yoo did an exam. He reported I had 15 teeth with bacterial decay. He said the only solution was to drill and fill them. Since I have had only 2 cavities requiring fillings in the past 25 years, I was suspicious and sought a second opinion. On October 9, 2018 I was examined by a second dentist. She reported I had zero teeth with decay. On October 16, 2018 I returned to Dr Yoo for a re-examination. He confirmed that I had 15 teeth that were 'melting' away due to decay. On October 22, 2018 I was examined by a third dentist who reported I had no decay, no cavities. THIS MAN WAS GOING TO DRILL 15 GOOD TEETH. MY TEETH. AVOID THIS DENTIST. HE IS A DANGER TO YOUR HEALTH AND WALLET. read more

Shannon was so unbelievably helpful. I was having a heck of a time getting any dental office on the phone during the Stay Home Quarantine. She was patient in listening to what I was experiencing and kind enough to point me in the right direction. Because of her graciousness I was able to be seen that day and am no longer in agonizing pain. Thank you Shannon read more

Overall, I like Dr. Yoo and his staff and their facilities. I wish there was a way to do 4.5 stars, since Yelp calls 4 stars "Yay! I'm a fan." and 5 stars "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" I definitely am a fan of Dr. Yoo and his practice (4 stars) but I definitely can NOT necessarily say that I know for sure that Yoo/his practice is "as good as it gets" (5 stars). Plus, there are a couple of issues that I detail below that I think are not good. BUT, since Yoo is as good a dentist as I'VE seen, and most of my experience with him is good, I'll go with the 5 stars (I'm often reluctant to give ANYone 5 stars as I can often not claim enough experience with someone's line of work to say they're "as good as it gets") Everything there seems as top-notch and high-tech as can be - even to the point of having flat-screens in the ceiling with many cable channels (a frivolous extra I'd rather not be paying for - but I suppose good for those who are terrified of dentists). I do like the rest of their tools (i.e. instant x-ray guns, tooth cameras, etc), the efficiency in their work, and the microscopic examinations of my sub-gum microbes. Yoo's technique (technical skill) seems pretty impressive, as well. The pricing for fillings and anything beyond cleaning/checkup seem pricey to me. Or is it just that his other clients are wealthy, or that I'm unaware of normal dentist rates? What originally led me to him, which is what most appeals to me, is the "Biological dentistry" approach he employs there. Examples are: * replacing mercury fillings with porcelain ones (they vented away mercury vapors while doing the replacement for me) - AWESOME and * that he intends to have patients avoid losing a bad tooth (i.e. root canal) if the problem can be remedied otherwise - AWESOME In my case of trying to avoid a root canal, he said that if I stop clenching my teeth at night, and daily irrigate (you know, like Water-Pic), that can save a tooth and let it heal itself. To that end, he sold me an expensive mouthguard (which actually made things worse) and an irrigator (which was great, until it stopped working after about 50 uses, at most). As for that mouthguard, wearing it at night just led me to clench harder, eventually cracking through it. He later told me he should have sold me a different kind of mouthguard, that does NOT encourage harder clenching, but by then, the 1st mouthguard (which is very similar to a post-braces plastic retainer) had shifted my teeth out of place, which 5+ years later are still causing a bad bite and occasionally contribute to headaches. I feel like I should get my money back for that nightguard, plus some money to get my teeth back to where they were before I started using that nightguard, but I know that type of accountability/restitution is rare in this world. I guess there's no getting any compensation for hours of headaches over the years, either. I still go to him, as I like the holistic mindset he has there. The tooth that was super painful to chew on, borderline root canal, is better now. Not all better, but better than it was such that I usually chew on that side of my mouth with little or no pain. But I do wish he showed some accountability for putting me through the price and hardship and lost time and moved teeth from that first mouthguard. Maybe I'll hit the lottery soon and get done the new expensive nightguard, CTScan and tooth fillings (to close gaps left from moving teeth) that he tells me I should get! I do definitely feel good getting the $65 Dr. Yoo exam and $99 cleaning every 6 months - that seems well worth the price :-) read more

I have been going to Dr. Yoo since he took over Dr. Kennedy's practice 18 years ago. I have complete confidence in his perfectionism (in the best sense of the word), his integrity, his concern for his patients (he always phones in the evening after a procedure), his passion for his work and his fairness. I honestly believe he is not doing dentistry merely to enrich himself (recommending treatments that are not necessary for example). He is constantly attending seminars, and purchasing what he considers the most advanced equipment (lasers or manufacturing his own crowns) that will help his patients. Having never used HMO dentists, I assume that you get what you pay for. I agree with Jeff B: "doing it right might seem expensive, but it is much cheaper than having to redo stuff down the road." Even the cleaning is not the norm: the hygienist uses a microscope to check for bacteria to evaluate the patient's thoroughness in daily care. read more

Our family has been going to Dr. Yoo's office for years. He and his team are amazing! His knowledge of dentistry surpasses any other dentist I've ever visited. Their team is professional, kind, and skilled. Be sure to schedule a cleaning with Lynn! You won't be disappointed. read more

Dr. Yoo, Shannon, Sara, Linh and the whole team are great. They have a sense of humor and also an attention to detail. They have worked with me to include acupuncture, alpha stim, homeopathy, music, etc. to make the dental experience the best that it can be. Dr. Yoo works to save the tooth. They are an innovative, open minded and skilled team. Dental work can be scary, uncomfortable, expensive, repetitive, painful, etc but all of this is minimized in Dr. Yoo's office. Yay & Thank you! :) read more

Dr. Yoo and his staff make you feel very comfortable during your visit. I found Dr. Yoo when i was searching for a Bio dentist . I trust all his knowledge that he brings to his practice. Thank you Dr. Yoo and staff for all your hard work. read more

Dr. Yoo and his office staff have given me the best experiences I've ever had at the dentist. I am always happy after I leave from an exam or cleaning. They will take great care of you! Linh is a wonderful hygienist, and Shannon is the most amazing receptionist. All of the office staff will brighten your day! read more

My background is as a family doc who used integrative medicine in my practice, I have only been to biologic/holistic dentists for the last 20+ years. Most of my dentistry in that time has been to undo the damage done by traditional dentists. First, Dr. Yoo's staff is as good as it gets. From the first appointment they made me feel welcome and made sure I understood their office and helped me get their paperwork done correctly and ahead of time so we were not rushed. They are beyond pleasant and well above competent. Second-prices, yep if you are used to paying a hundred bucks to have toxic metals put in your mouth, you may be surprised at the prices, but if you didn't take the time to find out what it may cost, that is on you. You don't buy a car without looking into prices. Third, quality-my teeth look better than they did. Composites aren't cheap, but they help retain the color and quality of your teeth and one would be hard pressed to tell he filled a cavity in my front tooth. Fourth-comfort, watch TV, listen to music there are a number of distractions to help keep you calm and comfortable, Dr Yoo makes sure that your anesthesia has taken effect and he never acted rushed or impatient when he had to give me a second shot and wait another 10 minutes to make sure I would be comfortable. He spent a lot of time making sure he went over each of the procedures and what I could expect. Both times he called me at home to check on me. He also makes his crowns on site, another expense which prevents the patients having to come back after another lab makes them, and then again if the color didn't match or whatever. To provide this level of care, you need the fancy machines that someone else complained of. If you are a busy professional, having these machines in office saves having to go numerous times, office assistants aren't cheap especially good ones and I've heard it costs tens of thousands of dollars just to outfit a standard dental room. what you need to know is that if you are busy and want top notch service and a quality smile when you get done, you are at the right place. My theory after years of standard dentistry which destroyed many of my teeth, is that doing it right might seem expensive, but it is much cheaper than having to redo stuff down the road. Dr. Yoo is the first dentist that I feel completely at ease with and his staff has much to do with that. I have driven 5 hours each way twice now and will return a third time in June and will continue to receive his excellent care when my drive increases to seven hours. If you value quality and know that great quality is going to cost more than standard care, you can't go wrong with Dr. Yoo. read more