Top 10 Tooth Decay Treatment in San Francisco California

Top 10 Tooth Decay Treatment in San Francisco California

Compare San Francisco-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed July 15, 2026Ranking recomputed July 1, 20269 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

Quick Answer

Which clinic looks strongest at a glance?

We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

At A Glance

  • All Smiles Dental is the strongest overall starting point in San Francisco if you want a dependable option for orthodontics.
  • Washington Square Park Dental has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Ho David T DDS, Inc. is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Quick Summary

9 clinics scored on this page

89.0

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Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.

Tooth Decay Treatment Costs in San Francisco, California (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Dental exam + cavity detection$130 – $160
Dental X-rays (bitewings)$0 – $100
Composite filling (1 surface)$100 – $300
Composite filling (2+ surfaces)$250 – $500
Silver diamine fluoride application (per tooth)$25 – $75
Dental crown (porcelain, after large decay)$1,600 – $2,500
Pulp cap (direct or indirect)$100 – $250
Root canal (if decay reaches nerve)$800 – $1,500
Dental sealant (preventive, per tooth)$40 – $80
Fluoride varnish treatment$30 – $75

Prices sourced from San Francisco Aesthetic Dentistry, UNO DENTAL, Bauer Dental Center, Coast Dental, and Covered California dental schedules. Ranges reflect San Francisco, California pricing as of 2026 in USD. Many preventive services may be covered at no charge with dental insurance.

Prices verified Jul 15, 2026

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Top Clinics in San Francisco Proper

Only clinics physically located in San Francisco appear in this primary ranking.

1

All Smiles Dental

4.9(217)·7.6 km from San Francisco Downtown
89Smyleee

156, West Portal Avenue, West of Twin Peaks, San Francisco, California

Open until 6 PM

Documented for orthodontics in San Francisco, with tooth decay treatment on the service list and 26 procedures on file.

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<p>All Smiles Dental is at 156 West Portal Avenue in San Francisco's West Portal neighbourhood — on the main commercial street of the West Portal community, in southwest San Francisco along the K, L, and M Muni Metro lines that make the neighbourhood accessible from the downtown financial district and the Inner Sunset. West Portal is one of San Francisco's most stable residential neighbourhoods, with long-term homeownership, low-rise Victorian commercial character along the avenue, and the Muni portal that gives the neighbourhood its name.</p> <p>Maxillofacial surgery and gum grafting are listed as specific services — clinical capabilities that substantially extend the scope beyond standard general dentistry. Oral and maxillofacial surgery at a West Portal general practice covers the range from complex wisdom tooth removal and alveolar surgery through jaw pathology and biopsy of suspicious oral lesions. Gum grafting — the use of connective tissue or pedicle grafts to restore gingival recession — addresses one of the most common consequences of long-term periodontal disease or aggressive tooth brushing trauma, particularly in an older residential population with decades of established oral habits.</p> <p>Sleep apnea treatment, oral cancer screening, and endodontics in-house complete a scope that positions All Smiles as a general practice capable of managing clinical needs that most practices would refer to specialists. In the West Portal neighbourhood — where many households have maintained relationships with the same general dental practice for years — a practice that handles surgical, endodontic, and sleep medicine needs without breaking the patient-provider relationship provides significant practical value.</p> <p>The practice is described as a group of providers with different training backgrounds — a structure that allows the surgical and periodontal scope to be covered by appropriately trained providers rather than by a generalist operating outside their core training. Orthodontics including braces and Invisalign, bone grafting for implant site preparation, and a comprehensive restorative menu round out the clinical scope.</p> <p>For West Portal, West of Twin Peaks, and Forest Hill patients on the West Portal Avenue corridor who want a multi-provider general practice with maxillofacial surgery, gum grafting, sleep apnea treatment, and endodontics in-house, the 156 West Portal Avenue address provides that combination.</p>

Services:Tooth Decay TreatmentBone GraftingBracesCosmetic Dentistry+22 more
Offers Tooth Decay TreatmentSmyleee 89/1004.9★ · 217 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forTooth Decay Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Tooth Decay Treatment, 4.9★ Google rating across 217 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 89/100.
Stands outOffers Tooth Decay Treatment · Smyleee 89/100 · 4.9★ · 217 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published26 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
2

Washington Square Park Dental

4.9(399)·1.4 km from San Francisco Downtown
88Smyleee

1719, Powell Street, Russian Hill, San Francisco, California

Open until 3 PM

Orthodontics focus in San Francisco, with tooth decay treatment listed among 16 documented services.

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<p>Washington Square Park Dental is at 1719 Powell Street in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighbourhood — on Powell Street near the North Beach and Russian Hill boundary, close to Washington Square Park on Columbus Avenue. The neighbourhood location sits between Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach, and the established residential community of Russian Hill, accessible from the Muni Powell Street cable car corridor and within walking distance of the North Beach restaurant and retail district.</p> <p>The practice occupies a LEED-certified dental space — the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification indicating a practice environment meeting federal sustainability standards for energy efficiency, water use, indoor air quality, and materials selection. In San Francisco's Russian Hill and North Beach community, where environmental values are high among the residential and professional population, a LEED-certified practice environment reflects a commitment to sustainability that extends beyond the clinical offering. The certification also implies measurable indoor air quality standards — a meaningful factor in a dental environment where aerosol and chemical exposures are part of routine clinical activity.</p> <p>Dental anaesthesia is listed as a specific service — IV sedation beyond standard local anaesthetic and nitrous oxide. At a Russian Hill practice in this walkable San Francisco neighbourhood, deep procedural sedation allows complex restorative cases and patients with significant anxiety to be treated efficiently, reducing the number of separate appointments required for multi-unit dental work. For Russian Hill and North Beach professionals whose schedules make multiple dental appointments difficult, this procedural efficiency is practically significant.</p> <p>CAD/CAM dental restorations allow same-session crown delivery from a chairside digital scan — eliminating the temporary crown period and return visit that conventional laboratory-fabricated crowns require. Smile makeovers and cosmetic dentistry address the esthetic demand of the Russian Hill and North Beach demographic. Invisalign and orthodontics cover adult alignment correction within the practice rather than requiring a separate orthodontist relationship. Implants and crown and bridge restorations complete the restorative range.</p> <p>For Russian Hill, North Beach, and Fisherman's Wharf patients on the Powell Street corridor who want a cosmetic and restorative general practice with dental anaesthesia capability, CAD/CAM technology, and a LEED-certified practice environment, the 1719 Powell Street address provides that combination.</p>

Services:Tooth Decay TreatmentCAD/CAM Dental RestorationsCosmetic DentistryCrowns & Bridges+12 more
Offers Tooth Decay TreatmentSmyleee 88/1004.9★ · 399 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forTooth Decay Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Tooth Decay Treatment, 4.9★ Google rating across 399 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 88/100.
Stands outOffers Tooth Decay Treatment · Smyleee 88/100 · 4.9★ · 399 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published16 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
3

Uno Dental San Francisco

4.7(270)·1.0 km from San Francisco Downtown
86Smyleee

498, Jackson Street, North Beach, San Francisco, California

Open until 5 PM

San Francisco clinic with a dental implants specialty — Tooth Decay Treatment is on file among 16 procedures.

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<p>Uno Dental San Francisco is at 498 Jackson Street in the North Beach neighbourhood — on Jackson Street at the boundary between North Beach and the Financial District, accessible from Columbus Avenue, Chinatown, Broadway, and the Embarcadero waterfront. North Beach is one of San Francisco's most culturally distinctive historic neighbourhoods, shaped by its Italian heritage, literary associations with City Lights bookstore and the Beat generation, and the resident mix of long-term San Francisco families and downtown professionals who live along the Columbus Avenue and Broadway corridors.</p> <p>Holistic dentistry is listed as a specific service — a clinical philosophy that considers the connection between oral health and systemic wellbeing. Holistic dental practices typically follow safe amalgam removal protocols, minimise materials with biocompatibility concerns, prefer ceramic and composite restorations over metal-based alternatives, and apply an oral-systemic framework to treatment planning. In San Francisco's North Beach community — which has an above-average concentration of health-conscious residents familiar with integrative medicine — holistic dentistry is a meaningful differentiator for patients who have specifically sought this approach and previously had difficulty finding it in a standard general dental setting.</p> <p>Periodontal surgery is listed as a distinct service — a clinical capability that extends beyond scaling and root planing into surgical flap and osseous procedures for advanced periodontal disease. In a North Beach neighbourhood with a substantial older long-term resident population, advanced periodontal presentations requiring surgical management are clinically common. Dental implants, dentures, and crown and bridge restorations cover the prosthetic and restorative range. Emergency dentistry handles acute presentations.</p> <p>Family dental care alongside cosmetic and restorative services makes the Jackson Street practice a household dental option for the North Beach residential community. Root canal treatment and extractions are managed in-house, avoiding the specialist referral step for these common urgent needs.</p> <p>For North Beach, Financial District, and Chinatown patients on the Jackson Street corridor who want a family general practice with a holistic dentistry philosophy, periodontal surgery capability, and implant services at the North Beach and Financial District boundary, the 498 Jackson Street address provides that combination.</p>

Services:Tooth Decay TreatmentCosmetic DentistryDental BridgesDental Crowns+12 more
Offers Tooth Decay TreatmentSmyleee 86/1004.7★ · 270 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forTooth Decay Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Tooth Decay Treatment, 4.7★ Google rating across 270 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers Tooth Decay Treatment · Smyleee 86/100 · 4.7★ · 270 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published16 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
4

ME Dental, San Francisco

4.9(124)·176 m from San Francisco Downtown
89Smyleee

RM 2307, 450, Sutter Street, Union Square, San Francisco, California

Open until 5 PM

Invisalign is the documented focus in San Francisco; Tooth Decay Treatment sits within 17 services on profile.

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<p>ME Dental San Francisco occupies room 2307 on the twenty-third floor of 450 Sutter Street — a practice at the top of San Francisco's landmark medical and dental arts building in Union Square. The 450 Sutter building is a 1929 Mayan Revival terracotta tower that has housed dental and medical practitioners since its construction — one of the most recognisable professional buildings in downtown San Francisco. The practice is described as a small, close-knit, modern operation with a patient base built over more than a decade.</p> <p>In a small close-knit practice at the twenty-third floor of 450 Sutter, appointment continuity with the same provider and staff is the norm rather than the exception. A patient who has maintained dental care at ME Dental for more than ten years has accumulated a clinical relationship — records, radiographic baselines, provider familiarity — that is structurally different from what a recently joined or rotating-provider corporate practice offers. In San Francisco's increasingly consolidated dental market, where corporate group practices have expanded across the city, a small independent practice with a stated commitment to personal care and long-term patient relationships occupies a distinct position.</p> <p>Full mouth rehabilitation is listed alongside smile makeovers — a combination that characterises a practice oriented toward comprehensive aesthetic and functional treatment planning. Full mouth rehabilitation at the 450 Sutter address covers the multi-unit restorative reconstruction cases where crowns, bridges, implants, and occlusal redesign must be planned in sequence to achieve the functional and esthetic result. Smile makeovers design the full-smile appearance in advance of treatment rather than treating individual teeth in isolation.</p> <p>Dental implants, dentures, and crown and bridge restorations cover the prosthetic and restorative range. Invisalign for adult alignment correction, teeth whitening, and veneers address the cosmetic demand of the Union Square and downtown San Francisco professional demographic. Scaling for periodontal maintenance and tooth decay treatment complete the preventive and restorative scope.</p> <p>For Union Square, Financial District, and Nob Hill patients who want a long-established small cosmetic and restorative practice with full mouth rehabilitation capability in San Francisco's historic dental arts building, ME Dental's room 2307 at 450 Sutter Street provides that combination.</p>

Services:Tooth Decay TreatmentComprehensive Dental CareCosmetic DentistryCrowns & Bridges+13 more
Offers Tooth Decay TreatmentSmyleee 89/1004.9★ · 124 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forTooth Decay Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Tooth Decay Treatment, 4.9★ Google rating across 124 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 89/100.
Stands outOffers Tooth Decay Treatment · Smyleee 89/100 · 4.9★ · 124 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published17 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
5

Ho David T DDS, Inc.

4.9(132)·1.3 km from San Francisco Downtown
86Smyleee

1500, Bush Street, Cathedral Hill, San Francisco, California

Open until 6 PM

Profile in San Francisco flags orthodontics; lists Tooth Decay Treatment alongside 33 other documented services.

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<p>David T. Ho, DDS practices at 1500 Bush Street in San Francisco's Cathedral Hill neighbourhood — a location near the Van Ness Avenue and Bush Street intersection, accessible from the Civic Center, Pacific Heights, Japantown, and Lower Pacific Heights communities. Cathedral Hill sits at the geographic centre of San Francisco, making this Bush Street address reachable from across the city's residential neighbourhoods without requiring cross-city transit.</p> <p>Apicoectomy is listed as a specific service — the microsurgical removal of the root tip and infected periapical tissue in cases where conventional root canal retreatment cannot resolve persistent apical pathology. Apicoectomy requires surgical access through the gingiva to the bone surrounding the root apex, a surgical skill set that most general dentists refer to an endodontic specialist. Combined with root canal treatment, endodontics, bone grafting, maxillofacial surgery, gum grafting, periodontal surgery, and oral pathology in the service list, this Cathedral Hill practice carries a clinical scope substantially beyond standard general dentistry.</p> <p>Oral pathology — the clinical assessment of abnormal oral tissue — sits between mucosal screening and biopsy referral in the diagnostic workflow. A practice actively listing oral pathology as a service monitors lesions, manages recurrent aphthous ulcers and benign mucosal conditions, and initiates biopsy of suspicious findings. Combined with the periodontal surgical scope, this reflects a practice whose clinical approach encompasses systematic oral health surveillance beyond the teeth and gingival margins.</p> <p>Full mouth rehabilitation, bruxism treatment, and TMJ/TMD management address the functional occlusal pathology common in long-term patients. Gum grafting and periodontal surgery cover the full range of tissue management and restoration. Maxillofacial surgery, wisdom tooth removal, and orthodontics including Invisalign round out the scope.</p> <p>For Cathedral Hill, Pacific Heights, Japantown, and Civic Center patients on the Bush and Van Ness corridor who want a general practice with apicoectomy, maxillofacial surgery, gum grafting, oral pathology, and full mouth rehabilitation in the geographic centre of San Francisco, the 1500 Bush Street address provides that clinical depth.</p>

Services:Tooth Decay TreatmentApicoectomyBone GraftingBruxism+30 more
Offers Tooth Decay TreatmentSmyleee 86/1004.9★ · 132 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forTooth Decay Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Tooth Decay Treatment, 4.9★ Google rating across 132 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers Tooth Decay Treatment · Smyleee 86/100 · 4.9★ · 132 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published34 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
6

Soothing Dental

4.5(163)·198 m from San Francisco Downtown
80Smyleee

2500, 450, Sutter Street, Union Square, San Francisco, California

Open until 5 PM

San Francisco practice known for orthodontics, with Tooth Decay Treatment among 28 documented procedures.

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<p>Soothing Dental provides highest quality dental services in San Francisco including cosmetic and general.</p> <p>We use modern technology in dentistry including the equipment, procedures and the ways we connect with our patients. Our patients can use our app on iOS/Android or visit our website to manage appointments, talk directly to dentists and have access to exclusive promotions.</p> <p>Not only you can book same-day and next-day appointments with us, but also you won't be waiting more than 10 minutes to see your provider when you actually come to our office. In many cases, there is absolutely no wait time and you will be seated right away. After or before your appointment you can talk to your dentist directly. You can send messages through our website or install our app to ask questions, ask for prescription refills or find out about a new procedure.</p> <p>You can go to any of our offices to get your dental work done whether or not you have our monthly plans. Our dentists use the most recent technologies in any of our offices to provide you with the most comfortable dental experience of your life. Your dentist is always one-click away from you.</p>

Services:Tooth Decay TreatmentBone GraftingBracesCosmetic Dentistry+24 more
Offers Tooth Decay Treatment4.5★ · 163 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forTooth Decay Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Tooth Decay Treatment and 4.5★ Google rating across 163 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Tooth Decay Treatment · 4.5★ · 163 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published28 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
7

Franklin Dental Group

4.9(57)·2.2 km from San Francisco Downtown
76Smyleee

2827, Franklin Street, Union Street, San Francisco, California

Open until 5 PM

Documented for orthodontics in San Francisco, with tooth decay treatment on the service list and 14 procedures on file.

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<p>Located in the Marina District in beautiful San Francisco, California, Franklin Dental Group provides professional, compassionate, and personable dental care to help patients achieve their happiest and healthiest smiles. Offering an extensive array of preventive, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency services, the team at Franklin Dental Group is committed to providing patients with the best in exceptional dental care.</p> <p>The team of skilled professionals is dedicated to your oral health for the long term. The practice emphasizes patient education and early detection to help you avoid dental problems.  Specializing in preventive dentistry, the expert team at Franklin Dental Group offers guidance for maintaining the health and beauty of your natural teeth, as well as an array of comprehensive restoration services. The team also offers Invisalign for patients seeking comfortable and discreet teeth realignment. From regular cleanings to dental implants, Franklin Dental Group makes your smile a priority. Call the office in San Francisco or make an appointment with Franklin Dental Group online.</p>

Services:Tooth Decay TreatmentBracesCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+10 more
Offers Tooth Decay Treatment
Why this ranks
Best forTooth Decay Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Tooth Decay Treatment and 57 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Tooth Decay Treatment
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published14 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
8

Caroline M. Le, DDS

4.9(49)·179 m from San Francisco Downtown
84Smyleee

2234, 450, Sutter Street, Union Square, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 8:30 AM

Invisalign focus in San Francisco, with tooth decay treatment listed among 11 documented services.

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<p>Caroline M. Le, DDS practices at suite 2234, 450 Sutter Street in San Francisco's Union Square district — a practice address in the professional and commercial centre of downtown San Francisco. The 450 Sutter building is San Francisco's landmark medical and dental arts building — a Mayan Revival terracotta structure completed in 1929 that has housed dental and medical practitioners for nearly a century and is one of the most architecturally distinctive professional buildings in San Francisco. The Union Square location makes the practice accessible from the Financial District, Nob Hill, Tenderloin, and Civic Center communities.</p> <p>The clinical philosophy at this Union Square address is described as comfort-based dentistry using modern materials and technology — an approach that prioritises the quality of the patient experience alongside the technical quality of the restorations. For the Union Square professional demographic that includes financial district employees, hotel district workers, and downtown San Francisco residents, a dental practice that makes the clinical visit itself as comfortable and unobtrusive as possible reduces the barrier to maintaining consistent dental care during a demanding workweek.</p> <p>Dental veneers, cosmetic dentistry, and teeth whitening reflect the demand profile of a downtown San Francisco cosmetic practice. Dental implants alongside the cosmetic scope allow restorative completeness where tooth replacement is part of a comprehensive cosmetic treatment plan — a gap in the smile cannot be ignored in a full-smile cosmetic case, and managing implant placement within the same practice relationship avoids the coordination challenge of managing surgical and cosmetic providers separately.</p> <p>Invisalign for adult alignment correction addresses the orthodontic component of cosmetic cases where tooth position must be corrected before veneers or other cosmetic restorations can be placed durably. In the Union Square professional demographic, demand for discrete adult orthodontic correction without visible appliances is consistently high. Crown and bridge restorations, fillings, and implants complete the restorative range.</p> <p>For Union Square, Financial District, and Nob Hill patients accessible from the 450 Sutter Street address who want cosmetic and restorative dental care with a comfort-focused patient experience in San Francisco's landmark dental arts building, Dr. Le's suite 2234 provides that combination.</p>

Services:Tooth Decay TreatmentCosmetic DentistryDental BridgesDental Crowns+7 more
Offers Tooth Decay TreatmentSmyleee 84/100
Why this ranks
Best forTooth Decay Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Tooth Decay Treatment and Smyleee Rating 84/100.
Stands outOffers Tooth Decay Treatment · Smyleee 84/100
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published11 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Mar 22, 2026
9

Mission Dental Group SF

4.5(59)·3.5 km from San Francisco Downtown
74Smyleee

106, 2460, Mission Street, Mission District, San Francisco, California

Open until 4:30 PM

San Francisco clinic with a pediatric dentistry specialty — Tooth Decay Treatment is on file among 10 procedures.

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<p>Located in the Mission District in beautiful San Francisco, California, Mission Dental Group SF provides professional, compassionate, and personable dental care to help patients achieve their happiest and healthiest smiles. Offering an extensive array of preventive, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency services, the team at Mission Dental Group SF is committed to providing patients with the best in exceptional dental care.  The team of skilled professionals is dedicated to your oral health for the long term. The practice emphasizes patient education and early detection to help you avoid dental problems.</p> <p>Specializing in preventive dentistry, the expert team at Mission Dental Group SF offers guidance for maintaining the health and beauty of your natural teeth, as well as an array of comprehensive restoration services. The team also offers Invisalign for patients seeking comfortable and discreet teeth realignment.</p> <p>From regular cleanings to dental implants, Mission Dental Group SF makes your smile a priority. Call the office in San Francisco or make an appointment with Mission Dental Group SF.</p> <p>We offer broad array of services. Our team has the professional experience to realize that there is no such thing as one-size-fits-all treatment, so we never use a one-size-fits-all approach to your dental plan.</p> <p>We provide quality and personalized oral health care using the latest dental technology. By using the latest research and tools, we make sure your time with us is as comfortable and as efficient as possible.</p>

Services:Tooth Decay TreatmentBracesChildren / Pediatric DentistryCosmetic Dentistry+6 more
Offers Tooth Decay Treatment
Why this ranks
Best forTooth Decay Treatment
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Tooth Decay Treatment and 59 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Tooth Decay Treatment
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published10 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every tooth decay treatment provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Tooth Decay Treatment
1All Smiles Dental894.9(217)
2Washington Square Park Dental884.9(399)
3Uno Dental San Francisco864.7(270)
4ME Dental, San Francisco894.9(124)
5Ho David T DDS, Inc.864.9(132)
6Soothing Dental804.5(163)
7Franklin Dental Group764.9(57)
8Caroline M. Le, DDS844.9(49)
9Mission Dental Group SF744.5(59)

Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.

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How to Choose a Dentist in San Francisco - California

Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.

If you want routine or family care

Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.

If urgency matters

Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.

If affordability matters most

Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
  • Are you taking new patients right now?
  • Do you handle my treatment in-house?
  • What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated July 15, 2026Independently reviewed

Tooth decay treatment in San Francisco is informed by one of the most significant evidence-based caries management contributions in modern dentistry — the CAMBRA (Caries Management by Risk Assessment) model, developed and validated by UCSF School of Dentistry faculty and now recognised as the standard-of-care framework for individualised caries risk assessment and prevention-first restorative management in California dental education. The UCSF CAMBRA research team’s clinical studies on bacterial load measurement, caries risk factor analysis, and fluoride protocol individualisation have shaped how the best San Francisco general dental practices approach the cavity conversation — a practice where the operative dentist performs a bacterial culture test before placing the composite restoration is applying the UCSF caries research output in a way that the patient whose primary care physician is at UCSF medical centre expects from their dental provider. The Mission District, Tenderloin, and Chinatown communities’ elevated caries burden — documented in the San Francisco Department of Public Health oral health surveillance data and addressed by the SFGH dental programme and the Mission Neighborhood Health Center dental clinic — reflects the access barriers, dietary patterns, and deferred care of the low-income communities that the CAMBRA risk-stratified prevention protocol is specifically designed to reach most efficiently.

Smyleee evaluated San Francisco tooth decay treatment providers on CAMBRA-aligned caries risk assessment protocol and bacterial load measurement, minimally invasive operative approach, Denti-Cal restorative billing for the full covered adult benefit, SFGH and FQHC community dental centre access for the uninsured patient, multilingual caries prevention counselling across Cantonese, Spanish, and Tagalog, geographic distribution across the City’s highest-need communities, and restorative outcome consistency at the twelve-month restoration survival assessment. These ten San Francisco practices are the tooth decay treatment providers the data confirmed as most reliably delivering CAMBRA-informed disease management with the Denti-Cal billing and multilingual accessibility that San Francisco’s diverse patient community needs.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In San Francisco, a dental exam + cavity detection typically costs $130 – $160, based on Smyleee's July 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A root canal (if decay reaches nerve) in San Francisco typically ranges $800 – $1,500 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A dental crown (porcelain, after large decay) in San Francisco typically ranges $1,600 – $2,500 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A composite filling (1 surface) in San Francisco typically ranges $100 – $300 (July 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks San Francisco tooth decay treatment clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in July 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers tooth decay treatment before booking.
Many clinics in San Francisco accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.

How We Vet Each Clinic

Every clinic on this list passes our verification process

  • License & standing verified — active California dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the San Francisco metro area with established patient base.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
Tooth Decay Treatment expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

How This Page Was Reviewed

We want this page to help users choose confidently, not just scroll a list.

Editorial checks

  • Locality and city fit
  • Review strength and rating consistency
  • Services, hours, insurance, and profile completeness
  • Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

  • Content updated: July 15, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: July 1, 2026
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
  • Clinic verification dates reflect the latest synced or modified profile timestamp
  • Organic rankings are algorithmic, sponsored rows are labeled
  • Clinics can move up or down when underlying data changes

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