Step 01
You arrive
Coffee or water in the lobby. New-patient paperwork takes about 8 minutes. We will walk you back when you are ready.
For people who would rather not
Dental care, made genuinely calm.
Most people do not look forward to the dentist. We get that. Nitrous oxide on request, gentle hands, no judgment, no upsell. If it has been three years (or thirteen), come in anyway. We will work at your pace.
If You Have Been Putting It Off
You are not the only one.
Dental anxiety is one of the most common reasons people skip care for a decade. We see it every week. The visit can be different from what you remember.
Nitrous oxide, on request
Laughing gas, available for any procedure. Wears off before you leave. You can drive home.
Stop signals you can use
Raise your hand at any moment. Need a break, need water, need to step outside. We pause.
No surprises, ever
Treatment plans before any work begins. Clear cost in writing. You decide what to do, in what order, on what timeline.
Zero shame, zero upsell
If it has been a while, we just want you back in the chair. We will not lecture you, and we will not push cosmetic work you did not ask about.
Your First Visit, Plainly
What to expect.
No mystery. The first visit is mostly a conversation, a look, and a plan. Around 60 minutes.
Step 02
We talk first
Before anyone touches your teeth: what brought you in, what worries you, what you want, what you do not want.
Step 03
A gentle exam
Modern digital X-rays, a thorough look, a brief cleaning if there is time. Stop at any point.
Step 04
A plain plan
What you need, what is optional, what it costs. In writing. You take it home, no pressure to decide today.
Full Scope
What we do.
Everything you would expect from a comprehensive practice. None of it required at the first visit.
Cleanings & Exams
Routine preventative care. Hygienist-led, gentle.
Fillings
Tooth-colored, no metal. Done in one sitting.
Crowns & Bridges
Restoring teeth that need more than a filling.
Periodontal Care
Gum-disease treatment and ongoing maintenance.
Root Canals
Modern, comfortable. Often a single visit.
Wisdom Teeth
Extraction with sedation options on request.
Implants
Single-tooth, multiple, or All-on-4 full-arch.
Dentures
Partial, full, immediate, and implant-retained.
Invisalign
Clear-aligner treatment, planned and supervised in-office.
Veneers & Whitening
Cosmetic options, when and only when you ask.
TMJ Therapy
Care for jaw pain, clenching, and grinding.
Emergency Care
Same-day appointments for pain or trauma.
Visit
401 Washington Street. Financial District.
- Address
- 401 Washington Street
San Francisco, California 94111 - Phone
- (415) 872-9020
- Hours
- Monday through Friday: 9am to 6pm
Saturdays (2nd & 4th of the month): 9am to 6pm - Insurance & Membership
- Most major PPO plans accepted. In-office membership plan available for patients without insurance.
Come in. At your pace.
Send a quick note with what is going on, what you are nervous about, and when you are free. We will write back the same day with a couple of options.
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