Compare San Francisco-area clinics for routine care, emergency visits, cosmetic work, insurance fit, and practical booking convenience.
Jump to a clinic
10 listings on this page
Quick Answer
We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.
Best overall
Zen Dental Studio
Best for Cosmetic Dentistry.
Tradeoff: Weekend availability is not highlighted
Highest review signal
Advanced Dental Concepts of Oakland
376 reviews and a 4.6 Google rating.
Useful when social proof matters more than pure proximity.
Best nearby alternative
Robert P. Choi, DDS
Strong option in San Mateo if you are willing to travel for fit.
Outside San Francisco, so compare convenience before booking.
Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.
San Francisco has no shortage of dental providers — a quick search pulls up hundreds. The challenge isn't finding one, it's figuring out which ones actually deliver. We spent time reviewing patient outcomes, checking credentials, comparing pricing, and analyzing feedback from patients who've had gum disease treatment work done across the San Francisco metro area.
This is the short list. Ten providers in San Francisco, California that consistently showed up in the data — not because they paid to be here, but because their patients keep coming back and referring others. If you're weighing options for gum disease treatment in San Francisco, start here.
Medically reviewed by
Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS — BDS
Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan
Price ranges reflect typical San Francisco, California pricing as of 2026. Actual costs vary by provider, complexity, and insurance coverage. Contact clinics directly for personalized quotes.
Prices verified Apr 3, 2026
Every clinic on this list passes our verification process
Our transparent ranking methodology
What matters most to you?
Start with the priority that matches your real booking decision, not just the default order.
Compare clinics either from San Francisco - California Downtown or from your live location.
Distances below are shown from San Francisco - California Downtown. Switch to From you any time.
Only clinics physically located in San Francisco appear in this primary ranking.
“Treat your smile, treat your soul.”
At Zen Dental Studio, we believe a beautiful smile starts from within. Equipped with latest technology, our expert staff provides exceptional dental care within a space designed for personal rejuvenation and renewal. At Zen Dental Studio, nothing is more important than the highest quality of care. From state-of-the-art equipment to regular doctor training, our team remains at the forefront of modern dentistry. We incorporate the latest medical developments to ensure our patients’ care is fast, p
Best for
Cosmetic Dentistry
Why we included it
San Francisco location, 4.9 Google rating, 281 reviews.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
254, 5th Street, SoMa, San Francisco, California
“Treat your smile, treat your soul.”
At Zen Dental Studio, we believe a beautiful smile starts from within. Equipped with latest technology, our expert staff provides exceptional dental care within a space designed for personal rejuvenation and renewal. At Zen Dental Studio, nothing is more important than the highest quality of care. From state-of-the-art equipment to regular doctor training, our team remains at the forefront of modern dentistry. We incorporate the latest medical developments to ensure our patients’ care is fast, p
Best for
Cosmetic Dentistry
Why we included it
San Francisco location, 4.9 Google rating, 281 reviews.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
254, 5th Street, SoMa, San Francisco, California
We are a dental practice devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles! A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to
Best for
Apicoectomy
Why we included it
San Francisco location, 4.9 Google rating, 131 reviews.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
1500, Bush Street, Cathedral Hill, San Francisco, California
We are a dental practice devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles! A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to
Best for
Apicoectomy
Why we included it
San Francisco location, 4.9 Google rating, 131 reviews.
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
1500, Bush Street, Cathedral Hill, San Francisco, California
At Yerba Buena Dentistry, located in the financial district of San Francisco, 94111, we offer comprehensive dental care and pride ourselves in creating beautiful smiles. Combining the latest in dental technologies with professional expertise and ongoing education, we provide our patients with outstanding treatment. Our team practices a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry, with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to Invisalign. Other services include crowns, bridges, dental implants
Best for
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Why we included it
San Francisco location, 4.8 Google rating, 175 reviews.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
401, Washington Street, Financial District, San Francisco, California
At Yerba Buena Dentistry, located in the financial district of San Francisco, 94111, we offer comprehensive dental care and pride ourselves in creating beautiful smiles. Combining the latest in dental technologies with professional expertise and ongoing education, we provide our patients with outstanding treatment. Our team practices a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry, with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to Invisalign. Other services include crowns, bridges, dental implants
Best for
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Why we included it
San Francisco location, 4.8 Google rating, 175 reviews.
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
401, Washington Street, Financial District, San Francisco, California
Excellent clinics, but outside San Francisco.
What to Expect Please be prepared to discuss your dental health concerns and goals with Dr. Robert Choi. He will perform a periodontal screening, oral cancer screening, occlusal analysis, head and neck exam. Your oral health status is explained and illustrated clearly with digital x-rays and an intra-oral camera. Our patients always remark on how thorough and comprehensive our examination is. We will review your treatment plan and address any questions you may have. Our office can also coordin
Best for
Cosmetic Dentistry
Why we included it
San Mateo location outside San Francisco, 5.0 Google rating, 304 reviews.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Outside San Francisco proper
STE 101, 675, Mariners Island Boulevard, East San Mateo, San Mateo, California
What to Expect Please be prepared to discuss your dental health concerns and goals with Dr. Robert Choi. He will perform a periodontal screening, oral cancer screening, occlusal analysis, head and neck exam. Your oral health status is explained and illustrated clearly with digital x-rays and an intra-oral camera. Our patients always remark on how thorough and comprehensive our examination is. We will review your treatment plan and address any questions you may have. Our office can also coordin
Best for
Cosmetic Dentistry
Why we included it
San Mateo location outside San Francisco, 5.0 Google rating, 304 reviews.
Tradeoff
Outside San Francisco proper
STE 101, 675, Mariners Island Boulevard, East San Mateo, San Mateo, California
When you visit our office you will experience all that modern dentistry has to offer, including a comprehensive list of general, restorative and cosmetic dental services to meet the needs of the whole family. Our goal is to assist each patient in achieving and maintaining long term dental health and a beautiful smile.
Best for
Dental Crowns
Why we included it
Hayward location outside San Francisco, 4.9 Google rating, 369 reviews.
Tradeoff
Outside San Francisco proper
2, 24901, Santa Clara Street, Harder-Tennyson, Hayward, California
When you visit our office you will experience all that modern dentistry has to offer, including a comprehensive list of general, restorative and cosmetic dental services to meet the needs of the whole family. Our goal is to assist each patient in achieving and maintaining long term dental health and a beautiful smile.
Best for
Dental Crowns
Why we included it
Hayward location outside San Francisco, 4.9 Google rating, 369 reviews.
Tradeoff
Outside San Francisco proper
2, 24901, Santa Clara Street, Harder-Tennyson, Hayward, California
Advanced Dental Concept of Oakland team works with you to tailor a dental hygiene roadmap for life, with dental concept, a problem is stopped before starting. Our staff and doctors embrace modern approaches if they can provide our customers with a superior dental experience. Over a decade we have provided Oakland with complete and comprehensive dentistry for patients of all ages.
Best for
CAD/CAM Dental Restorations
Why we included it
Oakland location outside San Francisco, 4.6 Google rating, 376 reviews.
Tradeoff
Outside San Francisco proper
1708, Franklin Street, Downtown Oakland, Oakland, California
Advanced Dental Concept of Oakland team works with you to tailor a dental hygiene roadmap for life, with dental concept, a problem is stopped before starting. Our staff and doctors embrace modern approaches if they can provide our customers with a superior dental experience. Over a decade we have provided Oakland with complete and comprehensive dentistry for patients of all ages.
Best for
CAD/CAM Dental Restorations
Why we included it
Oakland location outside San Francisco, 4.6 Google rating, 376 reviews.
Tradeoff
Outside San Francisco proper
1708, Franklin Street, Downtown Oakland, Oakland, California
San Mateo Dental Care for 20+ Years Provide friends, families and fellow San Mateans with personalized, preventative dental care through a holistic approach to dental hygiene. WHAT WE DO? What makes us San Mateo's first choice in dental care? Preventative Care Stopping problems, before they start. Our San Mateo dental team works with you to tailor a dental hygiene roadmap for life. State-of-the-Art Equipment Our staff and doctors embrace modern approaches if they can provide our customers with a
Best for
Crowns & Bridges
Why we included it
San Mateo location outside San Francisco, 270 reviews, broad service mix.
Tradeoff
Outside San Francisco proper
30, 1100, Park Place, South San Mateo, San Mateo, California
San Mateo Dental Care for 20+ Years Provide friends, families and fellow San Mateans with personalized, preventative dental care through a holistic approach to dental hygiene. WHAT WE DO? What makes us San Mateo's first choice in dental care? Preventative Care Stopping problems, before they start. Our San Mateo dental team works with you to tailor a dental hygiene roadmap for life. State-of-the-Art Equipment Our staff and doctors embrace modern approaches if they can provide our customers with a
Best for
Crowns & Bridges
Why we included it
San Mateo location outside San Francisco, 270 reviews, broad service mix.
Tradeoff
Outside San Francisco proper
30, 1100, Park Place, South San Mateo, San Mateo, California
Welcome to A Street Dental, where smiles are created daily! If you are looking for a truly wonderful caring dentist and friendly helpful team, we can help you at A Street Dental. Please feel free to browse through our website to get to know Dr. Quynh Tonnu and her staff. We are currently accepting new patients so feel free
Best for
Dental Crowns
Why we included it
Hayward location outside San Francisco, 5.0 Google rating, broad service mix.
Tradeoff
Outside San Francisco proper
713, A Street, Hayward, California
Welcome to A Street Dental, where smiles are created daily! If you are looking for a truly wonderful caring dentist and friendly helpful team, we can help you at A Street Dental. Please feel free to browse through our website to get to know Dr. Quynh Tonnu and her staff. We are currently accepting new patients so feel free
Best for
Dental Crowns
Why we included it
Hayward location outside San Francisco, 5.0 Google rating, broad service mix.
Tradeoff
Outside San Francisco proper
713, A Street, Hayward, California
The exceptional team at Jupina Dental is just as passionate about helping you optimize your oral health. If you’re nervous about dental procedures, the Jupina staff can help you relax. You’ll appreciate their warmth and expertise in helping you attain the healthiest and most beautiful smile possible.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
Hayward location outside San Francisco, 4.7 Google rating.
Tradeoff
Outside San Francisco proper
101, 24700, Calaroga Avenue, Southgate, Hayward, California
The exceptional team at Jupina Dental is just as passionate about helping you optimize your oral health. If you’re nervous about dental procedures, the Jupina staff can help you relax. You’ll appreciate their warmth and expertise in helping you attain the healthiest and most beautiful smile possible.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
Hayward location outside San Francisco, 4.7 Google rating.
Tradeoff
Outside San Francisco proper
101, 24700, Calaroga Avenue, Southgate, Hayward, California
Cosmetic, Comprehensive and Sedation Dentistry (I.V. and pill) for the S.F. Bay Area. Expert Smile Makeovers, Full Mouth Reconstruction, Solutions to Jaw/Bite Problems, Dental Implants, Invisalign Orthodontics, and all areas of General Dentistry. We "specialize" in providing outstanding personal service and comfort for patients who have had unpleasant experiences at the dentist. We take care of people who value high quality and friendly service, regardless of insurance. (We are an out-of-network
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
Oakland location outside San Francisco, 4.9 Google rating.
Tradeoff
Outside San Francisco proper
Suite 903, 3300, Webster Street, Pill Hill, Oakland, California
Cosmetic, Comprehensive and Sedation Dentistry (I.V. and pill) for the S.F. Bay Area. Expert Smile Makeovers, Full Mouth Reconstruction, Solutions to Jaw/Bite Problems, Dental Implants, Invisalign Orthodontics, and all areas of General Dentistry. We "specialize" in providing outstanding personal service and comfort for patients who have had unpleasant experiences at the dentist. We take care of people who value high quality and friendly service, regardless of insurance. (We are an out-of-network
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
Oakland location outside San Francisco, 4.9 Google rating.
Tradeoff
Outside San Francisco proper
Suite 903, 3300, Webster Street, Pill Hill, Oakland, California
Compare the most decision-relevant signals without opening every clinic profile one by one.
| Clinic | City | Smyleee Rating | Reviews | Weekends | Insurance | Financing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zen Dental Studio | San Francisco | 77.6 | 281 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Cosmetic Dentistry |
| Ho David T DDS, Inc. | San Francisco | 79.4 | 131 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Apicoectomy |
| Yerba Buena Dentistry | San Francisco | 79.8 | 175 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Children / Pediatric Dentistry |
| Robert P. Choi, DDS | San Mateo | 81.0 | 304 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Cosmetic Dentistry |
| Hayward Dental Arts | Hayward | 76.6 | 369 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Dental Crowns |
| Advanced Dental Concepts of Oakland | Oakland | 71.4 | 376 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | CAD/CAM Dental Restorations |
| Park Place Dental | San Mateo | 74.6 | 270 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Crowns & Bridges |
| A Street Dental | Hayward | 72.0 | 33 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Dental Crowns |
| Jupina Dental: Joan Jupina, DDS | Hayward | 65.5 | 87 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Joshua B. Bernstein, DDS | Oakland | 67.8 | 36 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.
Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.
Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.
Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.
20 questions answered by our editorial team
We want this page to help users choose confidently, not just scroll a list.
Editorial checks
Transparency
Explore other dental rankings in your area
View Top 10 →
View Top 10 →
View Top 10 →
View Top 10 →
View Top 10 →
View Top 10 →
Use the ranking, comparison table, and nearby alternatives to narrow the shortlist that best matches your situation.
Are you a San Francisco clinic? Improve your profile quality, verification signals, and structured details to strengthen reconsideration for this list.
