Dentist Dr Lara fabiola is the best dentist and I highly recommend her considering her husband is a highly recognized UCSF professor of dentistry and oral surgeon he is a teacher there so you know she's trained by the best. I highly recommend Dr Lara Fabiola for her gentleness and expertly locating the right location when anesthesia is required and I do mean expert I love her and I believe she is the best of the best once again I highly recommend her with all my heart. ‍ read more

Dr. Lara and her team are very kind and easy-going. This is a non-judgmental dental office. I really appreciate how easy it is to get in for an appointment. I've had Invisalign with them as well as a crown put in. They are a low-sales pitch dentist and really willing to work with their clients. I have dental anxiety but their atmosphere and approach to dentistry really helps ease my fears. read more

Dr Lara is amazing, her staff work to make sure as many patients as possible get exactly the care they need, and they never over treat if you have insurance. I can't think of another dentist I would recommend over this office, and if you are a frightened scaredy cat they can get you the sedation medication to make your experience a pleasant blur. Don't hesitate to take your loved ones here. read more

PLEASE never go to this place. I had my braces on for 6 almost 7 years due to the incompetente staff. I removed my braces the first time and they did not fix several problems such as my overbite. I ended up having to get them a 2nd time. Every time I went there was new staff who didint know what they were doing. One of the staff broke my bracket and they expected me to pay due to their mistake. Please do not believe the other reviews giving praise to this place. They are scamming so many people with prolonging their treatment. Would never pick up there calls for appointments and charge fees. After my braces I waited for my retainers for 2 entire months. This place is shit please don't trust them. read more

the receptionist with piercings is very very rude always has an attitude it makes it unpleasant experience or booking an appointment with her is uncomfortable Dr. Lara is such a sweet person but with rude receptionist like the lady is what made me change dentist. read more

I went to this office to look into Invisalign treatment because my hygienist recommended them. I had high hopes for them. When i had my consultation, I waited for 45 minutes to be seen, and I had an appointment. They clearly overbooked to fit as many people in as possible. While waiting, another patient told me how his crown fell out and it had been painful. I was still willing to give them a try due to my hygienist's recommendation. So they took all the imaging and all my information. They told me they were going to give me a call in next a couple of days after checking my insurance. A week went by. No one called me. I called them to follow up and they still hadn't checked my insurance. Then they told me the next step is get imaging back from Invisalign and they would call me when they got the images back. Two months later, nothing from them. I called them again to find out. They put me on hold for. Half hour later, no one came back to the call, so I gave up. Based on this early experience, I will be taking my business elsewhere. read more

I went to this business a few years back and my experience with them was one of the worst experiences I ever had at any business. First - they are very unprofessional. And when I say they, I am talking about their doctor(Laura something) I got a procedure done with them and I paid them over $5,000. After 2 years, when everything was done and I needed them to do one final step, they told me I owed them $1,200. I told them I paid in full. And I provided them with the receipt. They claimed something happened with my insurance, which was false as I contacted my insurance myself and they told me they had paid them in full, what they owed to this doctor. Long story short, this business held me hostage and said they wouldn't do the work that I already paid for without paying them another $1,200. The fact this place has a high yelp review score is insane to me. They likely started over at some point because I am not the only one who has experienced this with them. Just read their google reviews and other platforms and stay away from them. read more

My bestfriend recommended me to see Dr. Lara because I've been looking for a Dentist to take care of my teeth. Today was my first visit and I had a wonderful experience! I loved how there are clean/sanitized pens for every patients coming in to fill out the log sheet and forms. Mercedes showed me a breakdown of what my insurance covers and what I have to pay on the same day and future appointments before starting the cleaning. Front desk was great, quick and efficient! Would definitely recommend this practice to another patients! KD read more

They are either closed, moved to a new number or continue to have receptionist problems. Been calling for weeks and the phone rings with no pickup, and messages left over a month ago were never returned. We have been shopping for a new dentist since all this began. You can't trust a business that won't answer the phone, let alone go near your teeth and those of your children. Great dentist, just horrible intake staff and it may have finally ruined the practice. read more

WOW! This review is definitely one I will enjoy writing! Dr. Lara and her staff are amazing! I called early Friday with a semi-emergency and spoke with Martha, who was so sweet and accommodating, telling me to come right on in! The office is conveniently located on Ocean ave right before 19th. Within an hour I had X-rays taken and was in the treatment chair. Then I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Lara herself! What a sweetheart. So kind, so gentle and you can tell she loves what she does. Explained everything in detail and the best part? No pain whatsoever! I have never had a smoother dental experience and I will be seeing her from now on! Do yourself a favor and check her out! There was also a gentleman at the reception area who was very helpful as well, I cannot recall his name but he took the time while I was waiting to go over the finances with me, very kind! Thanks Dr. Lara and staff!!! read more

Today was my second visit to get two new cavities filled and an old one fixed. As soon as I came in Dr. Lara was there and spoke to me and it was nice because it made me feel like I had been part of the office for a longer time instead of being a fairly new patient. Everyone one was nice to me and to the other clients, and the procedure for filling my cavities went really well. Above all it was a great experience and I'm glad to have her as my new dentist! read more

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I love their customer service, pricing is reasonable and Dr. Lara will work with you. The reason I give them 4- stars, I work Monday - Friday and work 10- hour shifts, they won't work with me to accommodate my needs when it comes to scheduling. Due to the type of work I do it's always hard for me to work around my work schedule and seek coverage for my shift. read more

I cannot possibly recommend Dr. Lara enough. I've cycled through a lot of dentists in my life as a result of moving every couple of years and I can guarantee that Dr. Lara is the friendliest, most welcoming and most effective dentist I have met so far. First thing's first: Her first name is Fabiola and last name is Lara. Which is fine by me because I get to call her Dr. Lara and seem casual about it. Just don't make the rookie mistake and call her Lara. Second, the clinic is very welcoming and cheerful. They sang Christmas songs when I last went there and there's always a positive vibe emanating from here, unlike most other practices where the background noise is a dental drill. Third, the procedures were close to painless, and Dr. Lara takes her time to explain what she is doing so you're always in it together. And finally, she did an amazing job with my teeth and went above and beyond to make insurance processing painless and affordable. Oh, and a huge shout-out to the dental hygienist Mike who is also superb. Bottom line: Go here for all your dental needs. No discussion about it. --- Distinguishing factor: Dr. Lara is the combination of a skilled dentist and a sweet adorable person who you're genuinely happy to meet. One cannot ask more of their dentist. read more

I have wished for straight teeth for over 20 years. After a consultation at a different office, I believed that the cost of treatment was beyond my reach. It was just too much money. They wanted to break my jaw and yank teeth. This all sounded so extreme! Then, a friend told me about Dr. Lara and her reasonable pricing strategy. She does general dentistry as well as orthodontics. She's bilingual, kid-friendly, and has a great staff who work amazingly well as a team. My first visit revealed that braces could be affordable. Dr. Lara started started her practice to help out low income families who otherwise couldn't afford dental care. I'm excited to say that my treatment is about half the cost I was quoted elsewhere. She's great with payment plans, and takes time to answer all your questions before beginning treatment. We discussed the options, and she explained that not only would I have straight teeth, there were more benefits, including my jawline squaring up! Once my treatment is complete, Dr. Lara installs permanent retainers which are invisible and keep the teeth lined up and beautiful. There's no worrying about wearing or keeping track of retainers! The office is not fancy. It's in an older building, and has a small waiting room that can be filled with families and patients waiting to be seen. The equipment, however, is state-of-the-art, and she even has the specialized x-ray machines in her office for the panoramic and cerebral x-rays. (She also uses this machine instead of the uncomfortable bite-wing method). Most of the time I'm seen right on time. Sometimes, like most offices, they might run later than expected. To keep the experience as peaceful as possible, consider keeping your schedule open after the appointment so that if they are running late you won't be stressed out. So far, I have visited the office a few times... for a consultation, cleaning, molds, and to have my top teeth all "wired up". The estimate is 2 years before I have the straight teeth I've been wanting for decades, but each morning I wake up, and realize that I'm one day closer to the goal. If you've been considering braces, but you're worried about the cost or feasibility, go consult with Dr. Lara. Tell her that I sent you! - and learn how easy it is to get that smile you've always wanted. read more

I typically don't write reviews but Dr. Lara is an exceptional dentist and worth's the shout out. She answered all my questions and made me fall in love with the practice. Evita who welcomed me to the office was very sweet and made me feel very comfortable since I have a bit of a phobia for dentist. Definitely recommend Dr. Lara and her staff. My personal experience with the office does not match the previous reviews. It was easy to reach them through their website where Evita was very helpful and booked my appointment within 3 emails. I was very satisfied with Evitas' communication. Also when she took the time during my appointment to answer my questions and relieve my concerns. Tip: Their website is also very helpful to have an idea of what procedures Dr. Lara does. read more

First time here and i am in love with my experience , Dr. Lara is so sweet and her staff are friendly. Thanj

I knew within seconds of me walking in that this was going to be a very positive experience. The entire staff was overly nice( never a bad thing) I was scheduled to have a wisdom tooth extracted, lara was really busy but because I was in a fair amount of pain she called in her husband who showed up within minutes to do the procedure. I would give this place a million stars if I could. Thank you Lara! read more

Hi everyone!!!! I personally when to different Places to try to find my dentist for braces treatment... One day my best friend told me Saady you really have to go to see Dr Lara , she's really good he said. Let me tell you she's awesome!! My friend Manuel finished his treatment already( with fabulous results ) I'm more than half way and very happy with it too If your lookin' for a dentist give yourself a try go to see her ( free consultation ) what else you can ask for!!! Good luck!! read more

Wonderful physician/ dentist with a down to earth, no-nonsense approach. Skilled and competent team supporting the office as well. Highly recommended. read more

Fabiola is very nice, patient and knowledgeable. If you present a problem she will design a solution to fit you budget. Great family dentist, especially for children. I highly recommend Dr. Fabiloa! read more

I haven't lived or worked in S.F. in quite a while but I still get my regular check-ups and dental work done by Dr. Lara and her staff. Dr. Lara is always very positive and friendly and does great, professional work. Highly recommended. read more

Dr. Laura is a true professional! I would recommend her to all my family and friends!

This review is over due, but I also found the other reviews here did not align with my experience. This was from my visit in October of 2014. The staff was very slow and did not seem to understand my insurance. I think I was at the office for over 4 hours between waiting and the procedures (x-ray, cleaning, exam). The equipment looked old and worn. My chair had a big rip in it and my x-rays were reviewed on laser jet printed paper! I should have walked out after that, but decided to bear with it. This was one of the most rough cleanings I have ever had. My teeth were pulled on and made sore! They tested the gum line which bled a little (my fault for not flossing enough!), but she kept poking the gum line hard and even handed me a mirror while she continued to poke showing me how I was bleeding. WTF! To add more, I was told that by examining the laser jet printed x-rays that I would need to have several of my existing fillings removed and redone. She also told me that my wisdom teeth needed to come out and tried to get me to schedule an appointment for that. Ever since I was 12 years old and my wisdom teeth started coming in, EVERY dentist I have seen prior had told me they worked well in my mouth and that I would probably be able to keep them forever since they were not causing alignment problems and didn't hurt at all). I can say that Dr. Fabiola was very kind and on a personal level, she was very likable. My bill was also amazingly cheap! I even got a little gift bag with a toothbrush and toothpaste to take home with me. These were the only good points though. Overall, the savings was definitely not worth it. What's more, my mouth hurt for OVER A MONTH after my visit. Not sure if maybe the tools were not cleaned well enough or if it was from the pressure the cleaning and the (excessive?) probing. Regardless, this dentist is not for me and I have moved on with another dentist who is also very kind (and gentle) although considerably more pricey. He also thinks my wisdom teeth are just fine where they are although they do need some minor cavity work performed if I'm going to keep them. I hate having to have written this review since she was very kind and I do wish her success moving forward. I also feel it is important for other yelpers to know about my experience which contrasts dramatically with the other reviews here. Use your best judgment whether this office is for you or not. read more

My mom has a saying in spanish "Lo barato sale carro" "cheap is expensive". I was recommended by a friend who was happy with her work (until recently). Dr. Lara is very nice and sweet. My problem is not with her but her very unprofessional staff. Our very first appointment we were not greeted instead Martha told us we should sign in. I said to her "it's our first time here". Then we waited for an hour just for my son to get x-rays all the while the staff (the same one that took his x-rays) was in the reception area having conversation. Trying to get a phone call back from them was pretty much impossible. I should have known when my son asked me to please move him to a new orthodontist. I didn't at first because I wanted to give them the benefit of doubt but the front staff continued to be unprofessional. One time I called and when Martha answered she sounded annoyed and I could hear her sigh before answering. There's more but it's not worth getting into it. Basically you get what you pay for. Yes, his treatment was inexpensive but not worth the unprofessionalism. We eventually moved to a new orthodontist and as of today they have not even noticed. It's been over a year. Our first appointment with the new orthodontist was so welcoming. First thing the said was "welcome". They call me all the time to schedule appointments not the other way around. They are definitely on top of things unlike Dr. Lara's office which is a shame because she is a good dentist. read more

Amazing experience! I went in this morning and I'm already back at work free of pain or discomfort. I had a much needed cleaning and she recommended a few treatment options for the next coming months. She genuinely cares about her patients and has practiced in several countries. I was worried about finding a new dentist, but now that I know Dr. Lara, my search is over! I look forward to working with her for years to come. read more

mrs fabiola lara is the first dentist that i actually felt like she really did want to make my teeth better shes so sweet and caring and her work is excellent i had a bad tooth basically craked in half i didnt have the full amount that i needed to get it fixed but she gladly took what amount i had n made my tooth look like nothing ever happend have to go back to finish it tho.. lol recommend this place shes great she truly does care about the people read more

I met Dr. Lara At NAHC, where she is a public health Dentist. I needed Braces and my jaw was shifted to one side. I had gone to see other orthodontist and they told me I would need surgery. Dr. Lara took records and explained the risks, benefits of surgery and braces and also offered an alternative treatment. Now my jaw is corrected - I had a cross bite. I didn't need surgery. The treatment has resulted at a fraction of the price. I love my new smile. Most of my friends and family that haven't seen in a while can't recognize me! Dr. Lara is like the plastic surgean for smiles! She is SO picky and pays attention to detail, somethings I don't notice... But she always says..."I want perfection" She is really funny and sweet and is really confident at what she does. Thanks Dr. Lara for my envious smile read more

Dr. Lara goes out of her way to insure the best health of your teeth. She and the team have always welcomed me to their office with kind words and plenty of smiles. The team really cares about their clients. read more

Just had a great experience. All i can say is i love this office! From the moment you walk in up until you leave, you get nothing but great vibes. read more

This was the best dentist appointment I've ever had in my life. I was anxious as always at Dr. Lara's office but the staff there kept me at ease and reassured me that everything will be fine. And it was. I felt ZERO pain during my procedure. This business also featured a very calming and friendly atmosphere. I am very blessed to have been recommended to Dr. Lara by a friend. Now I will never go anywhere but here for my dental work. Dr. Lara and her team are amazing. I'm thankful for all the care and compassion they showed me. I'm definitely going to refer my friends and family here. read more

I was looking for a new dentist that was affordable (at least one that took my insurance) so I started at my insurer's website. Dr. Lara was listed and office was close to my house so I made an appointment. The office isn't anything special. If you want a dentist that charges rates necessary for a luxury office space then you're not going to be happy here. But what Dr. Lara offers are thorough, kind, gentle, honest services at a super reasonable cost. She has a public service background and it shows. I cannot say enough good things about her and her staff--they are professional, helpful, and considerate--and I will be happy to bring my children there now too. I can definitely stop looking for my new dentist. read more

she is the best, you have to check her out real friendly knows what shes doing. i don't know how she does it but did not feel any pain when she was doing a deep cleaning of my teeth. she will talk to you trough the exam that you will feel like you now her all your life. read more

I tried to get an evaluation, I had to wait forever. I did not get any service, I just decided to leave and find another dentist.