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Bella Smile

4.7 (169 reviews)
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Celebration champagne @ end of treatment!
Jeffrey W.

Never thought I'd say this but I'm (almost) glad I didn't wear my retainers after my first round of braces in high school. The Bella Smile team @ Page / Hayes Valley location showed me what care, consideration and hospitality really mean. After checking out a few other orthodontists in the downtown area that weren't as impressive, my girlfriend recommended I check Bella Smile because she was satisfied with their free consult back in 2023. From there, I enjoyed the whole experience from the first meeting with Candace and Dr. Mahmood to the treatments with Carlos, Shuling, and Rosalie. I got my final Invisalign retainer today after almost 2 years and I'm still delighted because they value patient care more than just churning over to the next customer. For how busy they are, they still not only take the time to listen during each session but also reference and remember ortho aspects and also personal tidbits. Furthermore, Dr. Mahmood referred me to their office's dentist, which I've been with over a year now, and to UOP's SF office for a mouth guard analysis to help manage my sleep apnea better since she teaches there. If you, your friend, or your children need teeth straightening or whitening, I'd recommend you look at no other orthodontist in SF!

After treatment post-4 years. Chin and face is retracted, I look very different.
Vickie Z.

I honestly have been thinking about this review for years and decided that I wanted to let anyone who is deciding on getting Invisalign or braces learn about my experience. I had a minor bite adjustment that really did not require any orthodontics but I wanted to move forward with it because my middle line was not aligned. Dr. Garnett was the one who saw me and proposed a year-long treatment, split into two sets of trays. I did my treatment from Sept 2017 to Oct 2018. There was a prepayment for my plan so I did not want to back out at any point even though after the first half of trays I felt like my teeth were perfectly aligned. The second half is what I think ruined my face. My teeth have been pulled back so much that it has changed my face shape. Not only has it caused my nose to look bigger when I smile because my teeth have been pulled back, my entire chin is shorter as well. I did not know orthodontics could do this, and I really wish the doctor would have said or provided a visual of the changes my face would have. Further, my profile looks different and retracted as well. This has also worsened my TMJ issues because my tongue does not have enough room in my mouth versus before and I often bite my tongue now during my sleep and get extreme headaches. I really wish I did not do this treatment or should have listened to my gut instead of being pushed to follow a plan that I probably did not need at all. Thousands of dollars and lifetime of medical and confidence issues. It really has given me a lot of pain and agony. Additionally, I had gone back to the doctor a year or so ago addressing my current concerns and I was rushed to have another treatment plan laid out for me for another six months! The office is nice and there's great pedigree but I definitely feel medically gaslit during my time here / and I wish I was forewarned about the changes orthodontics could do. I had good experience with all the staff, however. This is my personal experience and wanted to share. Take it how you will.

This is the before and after of my invisalign experience. Highly recommend!

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i liked the experience it was so fun because i was with my friends today the dentist isn't as bad

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Bella Smile's staff is incredible and so nice, I would go here even though my insurance doesn't even support it anymore

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I has a great experience at Bella smile. Merg was amazing, she's very friendly and supportive.

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Ask the Community - Bella Smile

Do you help with cases that will need surgery?

Yes we do! We can do your case with Invisalign! I just gave a lecture and the AAO meeting on doing surgery with Invisalign.

Do they deal with insurance?

Yes we do it all for you

Is the post-treatment retainer included in the fee?

Yes, both the fixed permanent retainer and Invisalign retainer is included in treatment fee with two retainer checks. We want to make sure you can keep your teeth aligned on your own after treatment. Teeth tend to relapse the most within the first… 

Is parking easy to find?

There is street parking and also you can buy a coffee and park at the Laurel village shopping lot for 2 hours

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Review Highlights - Bella Smile

“r. Shen Garnett provided a fix for my situation; one that multiple other dental professionals had turned dow”

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Amanda Cheng - Clean and open patient area

Amanda Cheng

4.7(345 reviews)
1.7 mi•Civic Center, Hayes Valley

Dr. Cheng is the best! From the beginning, she and her team have been transparent about the…read moretreatment process, making sure I know what we are doing, why we are doing it, how long it will take, etc. She and the staff are consistently warm and friendly, and despite being busy, Dr. Cheng always takes the time to say hello and ask how I am doing. Not to mention, my teeth are looking fantastic and way ahead of schedule, especially compared to other offices I also spoke with prior to choosing Dr. Cheng. Can't recommend enough!

I was under her care right before and in the beginning of Covid. I had Invisalign through her…read morepractice. Her bedside manner is horrid - very rude and pushy. Not the point. Ever since treatment my jaw click is terrible, it clicks and cracks constantly. An issue I never had. Additionally my lower front teeth show lots of wear. I got my 5 year scans done (a little late) last month and I have significant root degradation of my two upper front teeth. I have decades of teeth scans and the degradation only started after her treatment. Today I saw a different orthodontist - the changes that Dr. Cheng made to my bite makes my lower teeth contact my upper front teeth. It's lots of force to my front teeth. It's likely that their treatment and changes to my bite caused this. Not only has that constant contact likely caused root deterioration, I've had jaw pain and clicking, and my lower teeth are worn. I will be redoing Invisalign with a new ortho to correct these issues.

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Amanda Cheng - Great new smile after a few months of treatment with clear braces

Great new smile after a few months of treatment with clear braces

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Amanda Cheng - Even our celebrity patients entrust is with their smile!

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Titus Tang, DDS MAGD

4.8(480 reviews)
8.1 mi
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Consultations available

Always have the best experience here at this dental office! Today I had Dr. Htet as my dentist,…read moreand she was truly amazing! Calm, friendly, and very caring of her patients. My teeth are also very sensitive and she had the most gentle touch during my cleaning. Definitely look forward to continue having her as my dentist.

I am writing this review after a year of not going to this office. I started off with good…read moreexperiences with this dental office. Front desk was friendly, the dental office/equipment looked modern, and the dentists were efficient. Each procedure was explained and front desk helped with scheduling and often notifying for upcoming appointments. So the reason why I stopped going... I had a filling redone due to it coming off. However, I had pain around the same tooth for months. I couldn't eat on that side at all. I went back in for checkups to see if they can figure out what's going on. The head dentist told me to consider getting a crown since there seems to be a cracking on the tooth. They offered to cover the costs however I thought it was a bit extreme to get a crown from a routine filling. Over the next couple months, I would go back multiple times since the pain didn't go away. This included shaving part of the filling, redoing the filling, and trying to figure out my bite. And the final time I went there for a checkup, I was just told it could just be a neurological thing and almost made it sound like it was my fault and they can't do anything about it. The only reason why I kept going back was to give them the opportunity to fix what they had messed up. I ended up looking for another dentist and I told them my issue. They were able to figure what was wrong, and redid my filling. Now I have no pain.

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Cucalon & Matin Orthodontics

Cucalon & Matin Orthodontics

4.8(119 reviews)
1.1 mi•Marina/Cow Hollow

Excellent! Dr. Matin and her staff are professional, knowledgeable, efficient and friendly. I…read moregive my experience with Cucalon & Matin Orthodontics an A+.

This office is clean and efficient. I am leaving this review after a very uncomfortable experience…read more I went in to have my retainers adjusted after receiving them over a year ago. Previous adjustments had been provided at no charge. When I scheduled this appointment, I was initially told there would be a fee, but it was ultimately waived, which I appreciated. At the beginning of the appointment, I explained that I was experiencing multiple issues with my retainers. The doctor adjusted the bottom retainer and put it back in, but then immediately raised my chair, even as I was pointing to my top retainer and trying to explain that it was also causing pain. Rather than asking me about the issue, she called an assistant over and asked her to help me. The assistant did not seem to understand what I needed. When the doctor returned, she began the conversation by asking, "Okay, everything good now? Are you happy?" This felt really dismissive because I was clearly still trying to explain that there was an unresolved issue and that wearing the top retainer was painful. I felt as though I was being rushed out rather than listened to. When I explained the problem, the doctor suggested that I see a dentist, even though the pain occurs specifically when I wear the retainer. I understand that the office was busy and I did not mind waiting. However, the expectation of the appointment was to have all of my issues addressed in one visit so I would not need to come back. I still left in pain. I also did not feel comfortable continuing to ask questions or bring up the other issues I was experiencing with the retainer, because it felt like there was a lack of willingness to help and more of a push to move the appointment along. It became an increasingly uncomfortable experience. I ultimately left feeling like I had not been fully heard or able to address everything I came in for. I would have appreciated a few additional minutes of clear communication, patience, and an effort to fully understand and resolve the issues before ending the appointment or referring me elsewhere.

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All Smiles Dental

All Smiles Dental

4.8(682 reviews)
3.5 mi•West Portal
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Waking up on a Saturday morning with a throbbing tooth emergency is not how anyone wants to start…read moretheir weekend, but lucky for me, Dr. Ho and the All Smiles team squeezed me in on very short notice. Dr. Ho expertly handled the crisis, fixed the problem, stitched me up, and sent me on my way with very little swelling and practically no pain! He is equally skilled and caring (he texted me a few days later to ask how I was doing), and is now going to be my regular dentist. Thanks, Dr. Ho!

Usually I don't write review. I need to write one to say "Thank You" to Dr. Ho with his quick and…read moreprofessional services. I never thought about urgent need for dental care. I was panic and worried, especially when it comes to my kid. My child was having tooth pain for 2 days and a wiggling tooth. I need to see a dentist to help with the pain and make sure the wiggling tooth is not an adult tooth. I have been searching online to find a clinic that I can see on Sundays. Almost 95% of the clinics will close on Sundays. Even with the one that said they are open, either is fully booked or not answer the phone. I was so scared that I can't take my child to see a dentist on Sunday. I was already worried at night that I can't even sleep. I was so glad that after I called All Smiles Dental on a Sunday morning, within one minute, I received a text message from Dr. Ho. He helped answer all my concerns in a short period of time. I felt relieved. Dr. Ho definitely is caring for his patience. I highly recommend this office. Dr. Ho is an amazing dentist.

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All Smiles Dental - Newly Remodeled Office

Newly Remodeled Office

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Bella Smile - Dr. Bella, Dr. Kasper, and Dr. Mahood- the orthodontists at Bella Smile

Bella Smile

4.8(81 reviews)
1.8 mi•Hayes Valley

10/10 experience - I went to their Page St clinic for Invisalign. Very happy with the results and I…read morehave recommended this place already to friends. Things I liked: - All staff are so nice - Dr Mahood is great - Straightforward scheduling - No waiting time for appointments - Procedures are fast / efficient - Page St clinic is close to the Van Ness muni (J,K,L,M,N stop there). And one stop away from Civic Center BART station

I had a great experience with Invisalign at Bella Smile and would highly recommend them. From the…read morebeginning, the team was professional, welcoming and very attentive to my need. They took the time to explain the process clearly and made sure I felt comfortable and informed at every step. I always felt like my questions were taken seriously and answered thoroughly. My treatment progress was closely monitored and appointments were efficient and well-organized. I really appreciated how supportive and responsive all staff were throughout the entire process. I also liked being able to see gradual progress over time which kept me motivated. I'm slowly approaching the finish line and I feel really happy with the care I received and the results. Highly recommend Bella Smile for a smooth and stress-free experience with Invisalign.

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Drs. Bella, Kasper, and Mahood

Bella Smile - Finished Invisalign Sept 19th 2023

Finished Invisalign Sept 19th 2023

Bella Smile - My flatmate (to the left) finished Invisalign the day before me , celebrating !! Thank you Dr.Mahood and team!

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My flatmate (to the left) finished Invisalign the day before me , celebrating !! Thank you Dr.Mahood and team!

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