Have you ever went to the dentist and felt like the president?…read more Me neither until the first day I arrived at this dental clinic. I was just hear to be intaked and get my teeth cleaned but Dr. Lam interviewed me like I just arrived off an ambulance and was in trauma 1. And I was the president. She went through my medical history super thoroughly, recommended alternative medical solutions for dental adjacent problems I was having, and spent way too much of her time talking to me and making me feel seen and important. For as long as I live on this earth and in SF I will come here.

Excellent care, great stuff, skilled Doctor. Stuff is very personable, treat you very friendly…read more Accommodate all your w Wishes and suggestions. Recommend this office. My husband is joining me in that. He likes them also. Inna Belyaev

I've been going to Dr. Tobar for almost 5 years and she's the best dentist I've ever had in SF…read more She's thorough and gentle in her exams and care. The hygienists are all very friendly and easy to work with. And unlike previous dentist I have never been upselled me on unnecessary services. She's an excellent dentist and I always recommend her to folks when they ask.

TLDR: Worst experience I've ever had at a dentist office. Consistently being hampered with…read moreupselling and extremely rough handling/cleaning by dental hygienist. Floss was jammed with extreme force into my gums and was given a snarky response about how my teeth were not clean. I've been to Dr. Tobar's office twice and they were by far the worst experience I've ever had at a dental office. I chose her office because of all the wonderful reviews but my experience couldn't have been more opposite. The first time I had a cleaning the dental hygienist was the roughest I have ever experienced after telling her I had one bad experience with a rough cleaning. We finished the cleaning and after I left I had realized that she had forgotten to polish my teeth (fairly standard after a normal clean). I thought maybe I had one bad experience the first time around and given the great reviews, I decided to go through with my already scheduled second appointment about 6 months later. I had the same dental hygienist and although the cleaning felt a little more gentle this time around, she clearly rushed through the polishing and then proceeded to jam floss down my gums with extreme force. After we were done with the flossing, I asked her "is it normal to floss that hard", she then proceeded to give me a snarky response stating that my teeth were never clean when I came in and that she was in a rush to the next appointment. Being in a rush to your next appointment should never take precedent over a client's experience and this was exactly what happened. I checked my phone after we had this exchange and we were a whopping 2 minutes over. The office consistently tried to sell me on a 'deep clean' stating that my insurance would cover 90% of the cost but that it would still cost me $200 out of pocket for this 'deep clean'. The office was very pushy and continuously asked me to schedule a deep clean every chance they were able to while I was in the office. Needless to say, I will not be coming in for a 'deep cleaning' or ever again for that matter.

Dr. Nguyen was amazing! She made me feel super comfortable, which I greatly appreciate because i…read moregenerally have anxiety about going to the dentist. I got two crowns done and a deep clean. She took the time to really explain what I as going on in my mouth and why and walked me through the entire procedure. She also gave me all possible options in terms of treatment plans so i didn't feel like i was stuck with one option. I also loved that she followed up with me to make sure everything was ok! The office is small but very clean! It's a little hard to find and you can easily miss the entrance if you're not paying attention. It's so hard to find a good dentist, but I'm sticking with Dr. Nguyen and would highly recommend her to anyone in search of a new dentist!

My experience is similar to the other one star below from 2016. I came in 2020 so this is a delayed…read morereview and I don't remember all the details. The receptionist and staff are nice, welcoming, thorough with covid procedures. Julie made sure I had all the costs and insurance info I needed. There were many red flags at which point I should've just walked away but I don't know why I stayed.. I have major regrets. I was a new patient so they took new x-rays. Dr Laura noticed I had tiny cracks/holes starting to form on some of my teeth and recommended fillings. (I've never needed them and was very hesitant to agree to this but she made it seem like the cracks would get worse if I didn't deal with them now. {Spoiler, my new dentist affirmed that I did NOT need fillings, especially ones so big..} so, me being afraid/nervous and trusting her judgment, I agreed to proceed) My first visit, I did a deep cleaning and they numbed my gums. I've never had to numb my gums for a cleaning.. 2nd red flag For the fillings they had to split up into 2 sessions because the numbing would be too much in 1 session. The assistant who filled my teeth seemed like he knew what he was doing, but I quickly learned that he did not.. before he started the procedure, he told me one thing and ended up doing another. I had to ask after the session, didn't we agree to this? And he just played it off like an oops things. I emailed the front desk saying that was unacceptable. I was so in shock in the moment that I didn't say anything to him, and I needed to get back to work. Front desk replied that they would speak to him but I wouldn't know if they actually did. 3rd red flag Finally, the cost of the fillings and deep cleaning were so much. I feel like they were trying to nickel and dime me and really pressured me to do fillings when I didn't need to. Now I can't remove them. And for deep cleaning, I definitely did not need to be numbed, which seemed like an easy way for them to upcharge me. Honestly this has been on my mind for the past year but I wasn't sure if it was just me or if this is just how all dental offices are. I recently visited a new dental office and it is SO much better and exactly what you should expect from a good dentist. Please just be wary if you're visiting this office and don't be afraid to walk away like I did

Going to the dentist was fun - said no one ever, until now. I admit that I'm one of those people…read morethat over the years has avoided going to the dentist - procedures were painful, staff was cold or worse the dentist and hygienists were cold. Recently I had to stop avoiding going and found Ocean Breeze. I never want to go to another dental practice again. Everyone in the office is genuinely kind and makes you feel comfortable from day 1. They enjoy what they do and give you that feeling of a small family that's opened their home to share their passion for helping others. If I showed up one day and Dr. P and Nissa said, "hey sit down and have a meal before we get started" it would be fitting, lol. They're awesome! Beyond being cool people, here's why I love the practice: - the office setting is comfortable and welcoming - it's easy to get in and get scheduled - my appointment time is my actual appointment time - not 45 minutes after I've arrived - they embrace technology so you get texts reminding you of your appointment - they accept Denti-Cal. You have to wait for the approval process to go through Denti-Cal itself but that's the insurance process, not the dental practice - Dr. P explains what's going on with your teeth and gums in plain English and has a great sense of humor. She also shows you pictures so you don't have to wonder if what she's recommending is legit. - my procedures have been remarkably painless. This I'm sure is a combination of Dr. P's skill and her exceptional personality (she's a great story teller so you're comfortable the whole time). - due to my previous avoidance I've had to have several procedures. My teeth look fricken awesome! I couldn't be happier. My teeth are happy and so am I, all thanks to Ocean Breeze Dentistry

I had an outstanding experience at Ocean Breeze Dentistry! From the moment I walked in, the staff…read moremade me feel welcome and comfortable. The office is spotless, modern, and has a relaxing atmosphere. Dr. Michelle and the entire team were professional, gentle, and took the time to explain every step of my treatment. They genuinely care about their patients and never made me feel rushed. The cleaning was thorough, painless, and I left feeling confident about my dental health. If you're looking for a trustworthy, caring, and highly skilled dentist in San Francisco, I highly recommend Ocean Breeze Dentistry. Thank you for the excellent care!I'm actually looking forward to my next visit.

I've been a patient of Dr. Kim for several years now, and I recommend her without hesitation. She's…read morethoughtful, kind, and genuinely good at what she does. Over the years she's handled my exams, fillings, cosmetic work, and she also worked alongside my oral surgeon through several implants. That coordination was seamless, and her referrals have consistently been excellent. What stands out most is how easy each appointment is. She's gentle and very talented at executing whatever dental procedure I'd be visiting her for. She explains things very simply, and I always leave understanding exactly what was done and why. Her staff deserves credit too. Everyone from the front desk to the hygienists is warm and professional, and appointments are consistently run on time. Going to the dentist isn't something most people look forward to, but every visit here is an easy one. If you're looking for a dentist who is skilled, honest, and treats you like a person, this is the place. Thank you Dr. Kim!!

I have been coming to SF Dental for years, and they have consistently exceeded all expectations…read more Whether it has been for a routine cleaning, Invisalign, or an urgent matter like when I chipped my front tooth before the holidays, they've always been there for me. The office is spotless, the staff is professional, they are always transparent with cost and appointments run on time. Dr. Kim is not only so sweet and compassionate, but is also a perfectionist, and has completely transformed my teeth from crooked and discolored/stained to pearly straight whites. I couldn't be more grateful for having her as my dentist, and for her staff for always being so welcoming and treating me with so much respect!

I recently had some work done by Dr. Vilderman on my upper front teeth about four crowns. And…read morethey're all doing great at this time I wanted to expound on my experience Dr. Vilderman. She is a very talented dentist and I always Feel comfortable under her care. She's very gentle when administering numbing shots barely hurts.. my most recent two crowns the two front teeth were weak with some decay and needed crowns. When I finally had the permanent crowns delivered they looked fantastic and I thought at that time they were great, she thought maybe they were little too long but as I was Laying down on the dental chair I thought they looked good enough and that I should go home with not much adjustment. So I went home. During the two weeks I couldn't figure out what was wrong why the chewing was not right but eventually I Realized my two front teeth were a little too long and was getting in the way while I was eating and sleeping because I usually close my mouth when I sleep, but couldn't do so with the longer front teeth. I called her office made an appointment for an adjustment. Dr. Vilderman listened to me while I was telling her my experience and begin adjusting them. As she was working, she would stop and ask me how I felt and check the bite frequently until it was perfect. Dr Vilderman's office is very clean, bright and cheerful and With a great staff and they always treat me with respect.. and if I need more dental work,, I know where to go. Thank you, Dr. Vilderman for a great job. My crowns look very realistic much like my normal teeth were. I also appreciate that she introduced me to the water pic system, which I had never used before bought one and I love it. I wish I knew it 40 years ago. I would've saved many many trips to the dentist and saved a lot of money because I have a lot of crowns in my back teeth. It's easy to use, and it cleans out all the dirt and gunk between the teeth and everywhere else I recommend everyone get this while you are young to prevent damage to your teeth from food and debris, creeps up on you. I am a senior citizen and I use it every night and I love it.

I had met Dr. Nataly under terrible circumstances. I fell off my road bike and broke two of my…read morefront teeth. In addition to the fact that it was awful pain, I was so frustrated with my look. I talk to clients every day, and my appearance and smile are essential. So you can imagine, I was like in a nightmare. My dentist couldn't help me this day, so my friends recommended I call and talk to Dr. Nataly. First of all, Dr. Nataly and her assistant were able to find time in their schedule for my urgent appointment. Second, I was so impressed with the doctor's professionalism. Everything was perfect - how precisely she gives injections, how she seamlessly works with the instruments and explains what she is doing. I always had a hard time taking injections, and I experienced pain after every dental treatment. That time I didn't even take any medication after. There was no pain. I am so happy that I got to Dr. Nataly. I will stay with her, and I will definitely recommend her. She is very professional; she chooses the optimal treatment and procedures - the only one which you really need. Dr. Nataly is friendly, respectful, honest, and she cares - rare qualities these days. It feels that she loves her job and patients. To conclude, I couldn't even expect that I can benefit from this awful situation, but I did! I got a better smile than I had! Thank you, Dr. Nataly!

I didn't realize how good Dr. Shih's office is until I moved away to SoCal. Not only her dental…read moreskills are so precise, gentle, and necessary, but her entire office is run with such precision in an organized way; it is calming going to her. The schedule is promptly observed, and her staff is a pleasure to meet. If I can give her 10 stars i would! I wish I lived closer so I could continue to see her! The only problem is she set my expectations so high, it is hard for me to be happy with my current dentist. Awesome! Ocean avenue dentistry!

Dr. Sandy Shih is a caring dentist. She's always so gentle to ease my worries and pain. Her office…read moregot all the high tech equipment and technology to put me at ease with caring staffs and clean place.

Dr. Voong's office consistently comes up as the best dentist in the San Francisco area. Based on…read morethe numerous positive reviews, I tried it out. I have been incredibly impressed with what seems to be excellent care delivered with great customer service. Someone else here on Yelp wrote that Dr. Voong is the "most detailed and caring dentist", and I agree with this based on my experience so far. Maggie, the dental hygienist, is also outstanding. Benson was also very helpful with the insurance verification / appointment process. In short, if you're looking for a new dentist, follow the many other positive reviews and give Dr. Voong's dental office a try. Also, they do accept Delta Dental, which is nice!

Dr. Lily Vong is awesome. I would recommend her all day! And as well, three visits a year for…read morecleaning of the teeth to prevent the dentist's bills away!