Dental Services San Francisco

No matter what your needs, you are sure to find it in the wide array of medical and dental services. San Francisco is no exception to any large metropolitan area offering everything from breast enhancement to normal medical and dental checkups to complete cosmetic dentistry.

With a dental office on every corner, how do you select the best dental services, San Francisco style, for you? Let the following guidelines walk you through a basic approval process before you leap into your actual search:

If you have dental insurance, use it. Not all employers provide dentistry services in their benefit plans, so if you are lucky enough to have one offered to you, take advantage of the cost savings. Start your list of dental service options with your insurance company’s approved list. Dentists of all types have become a dime a dozen, so narrowing down to the insurance approved offices will not only save you money but time in the selection process as well.

Did we mention just how many dentists there are in the San Francisco area? Well, you are certain to find one that meets your approval without having to drive across town. Decide now if it is easiest to have a dentist near your work or home, then draw a line around the area giving yourself a reasonable driving distance. Remember to also consider situations like one way streets, traffic, and parking issues. Certainly a dentist a block away with no parking isn’t any better than one a quarter of a mile away with a free parking lot across the street. Parking in San Francisco is no cake walk.

As you narrow down your list, the next step is to consider the services you desire. While many dentist offices these days offer a variety of options, it is still important to make a list of those most important. Did you simply want a neighborhood family dentist for your regular cleaning? Maybe you want to explore more cosmetic procedures like veneers or bleaching? If you have kids, you may want to find an office with a pediatric dentist.

Once you have a short list, narrowed down by the above criteria, it is time to get more serious about selection. Like any other medical service, finding a dental professional you relate to and respect is of high importance. Some ways to determine this are:

• Google the dentist’s personal and business name.
• Ask friends, neighbors and co-workers for opinions.
• Visit the office, schedule an interview or consultation.
• Ask for references – this is especially important for major procedures.
• For cosmetic procedures, ask to see before and after pictures.

You would be surprised by the variety of costs dentists charge for the exact same procedures. If you are looking for cosmetic work or don’t have insurance, cost is a very important consideration. Ask your dentist to provide you the costs for common procedures such as:

• Standard Cleaning
• Filling
• Crown
• Teeth Whitening

Then take those costs and call around to compare. Also inquire whether your dentist would match competitor’s prices and about payment plans.

If you are visiting the area and need an emergency dentist, or want a wonderful online resource for finding a dentist in San Francisco, the San Francisco Dental Society is the place to go. A selective non-profit, they can be found at the following web address:

• www.sfds.org

To give you a gentle nudge towards finding your next dentist, you may want to consider reviewing the following offices – well known for their quality in the Bay Area.

• Citident: 120 Battery Street, San Francisco, 415-391-4466
• Jeremy J. Velasco, DDS: 490 Post Street, Suite 1052, San Francisco, 415-693-9485
• Dr. Dan Barry: 450 Sutter, San Francisco, 415-421-2723
• Rincon Dental: 121 Spear Street, San Francisco, 415-974-6722
• Andre Azarinfar DDS & Parisa Mosavian DDS: Embarcadero Dental Center, 129 Sacramento St, 866-457-3845
• Greg Ganji DDS & Suzie Yang DDS, 450 Sutter Street, Suite 2500, San Francisco, 415-989-3953
• Dr. Steven Brattesani: Pacific Heights Dental Care, 3309 Fillmore St, San Francisco, 415-922-3220
• Daniel Phillips DDS: 2100 Webster Street, Suite 325, San Francisco, 415-923-3034
• Chan, Polly, DDS - Family Dental: 581 Foster City Blvd, Ste 100, Foster City, 650-286-9999
• The Smile Center: 2780 Mission Street, San Francisco, 415-641-1001

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