Dr. Linh Bauer is the kindest and most compassionate dentist I have ever had. She was recommended by a friend, and I travel from Santa Cruz just to be seen by her. I had some really horrible scammy dental experiences right before starting care with her, and she helped me sort out the mess the last dentist had left of mine of my teeth (they lost my crown impression somehow after months of telling me my permanent crown was on the way). She also told me my previous dentist told me I had more cavities than I actually did, saving me money and unnecessary pain. As someone with pretty bad dental anxiety, she is the best dentist you can go to. She even let me (a fully grown woman) bring a stuffed animal into the office to help. She even pet the stuffed dog and asked his name You will not find better compassion and quality of care anywhere else. read more

Had been going to Dr. Bauer's office for close to a decade, always was a pleasure and they took great care of me! Hoping I can get my benefits back and be able to visit again very soon! Would highly recommend her practice to anyone looking for a great dentist to work with. read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Linh Bauer and her exceptional staff for several years now, primarily for routine cleanings and check-ups. However, my recent visit to her office was prompted by an unfortunate incident - I had chipped one of my front teeth and was in dire need of repair, leaving me hesitant to smile. Upon calling Janet to schedule an appointment, I was greeted warmly and efficiently accommodated. From the moment I stepped into the clinic, I felt at ease. Dr. Bauer wasted no time in attending to my concern. Her approach was a perfect blend of professionalism and warmth. By the end of the appointment, not only had Dr. Bauer repaired my tooth, but she had also restored my confidence. I left her office beaming with a smile that I hadn't worn in quite some time. Dr. Bauer's dedication to her craft, coupled with her genuine care for her patients, is truly commendable. In conclusion, Dr. Linh Bauer and her team exceeded my expectations yet again. If you're in need of dental care that combines expertise with a personal touch, I wholeheartedly recommend paying a visit to Dr. Bauer's clinic. She doesn't just fix teeth; she restores smiles. read more

Fantastic dentist. Very warm and inviting atmosphere, friendly and courteous staff, and great work done here. Dr. Linh Bauer makes going to the dentist as painless as possible, while being personable and professional. Highly recommend this place if you need any dental work done. Give them a call today! read more

Amazing dentist! I'm also a person who was really scared of dentist (usually because of bad childhood experiences). Dr. Linh Bauer and her team make sure they explain everything they are doing and do a great job. Everyone here is so nice and professional, I refuse to ever go anywhere else! read more

Had my first visit to Dr. Linh Bauer's office this week and I want to say thank you! Thank you For providing a clean welcoming sweet space for dentistry. I felt warmly welcomed and the staff was professional and kind. And I received a gift on my way out:) Highly recommend this office!! read more

Linh Bauer, DDS - General Dentistry Near Me - San Jose, California

Overall an amazing experience. I booked an appt with Janet who went above and beyond to figure out what was covered by insurance. The hygienist Naseem (?) was amazing. She explained everything thoroughly, gave me advice, asked questions and did a thorough cleaning (she thought I was tough, but I thought she was really gentle). Dr. Bauer was very personable. The meeting was short but I'm pretty sure my next appt with her will be a-okay. The office seemed to be filled with happy ladies. I kind of peeked at what seemed to be a group calendar and saw "Botox Tuesday" for lunch - like umm is this the ideal place to work at or what? read more

This review is long overdue for how great the experience is here! Dr. Linh Bauer is an expert and somehow I always leave the office in a better mood than when I arrive because of her sense of humor and funny stories. Her staff is also so phenomenal at what they do and they are so personable. Nasim in particular is so sweet and caring. Jacqueline is also very kind. I somehow always feel like I'm visiting girlfriends and sharing good stories, even if I'm there to take care of a yucky cavity. I'm so tied to this office that I still commute all the way from SF. So grateful to have found this place! read more

I've been seeing Dr. Bauer for around 10 years and have always had a good experience. I hope she will be my dentist for life. If you want someone who is professional, going to make your comfortable, only do work you actually need, and is friendly and kind every time you see her, Dr. Bauer is your dentist! Her staff is wonderful, too. I didn't realize it would be so hard to find another dentist I can trust when I moved. I now live in the Santa Cruz area and the first two dentists people recommended are more interested in how much coverage is available on my insurance to do work I don't need than the actual condition of my teeth. Pretty scary. Things were always so good at Dr. Bauer's, I didn't realize there are wolves out there. read more

I have a terrible fear of dentists. Really, like a crazed fear. Dr. Bauer made me feel totally comfortable. The office is gorgeous and reminds me of a living room. Each room is separate, private and impeccably decorated. Below the furnishings are high-tech dental equipment, making the room non-threatening and warm feeling. Dr. Bauer fixed my chipped tooth immediately, was on-time, friendly and kind. Her work was awesome! read more

Linh Bauer, DDS - Dr. Bauer with a good sense of humor, let me grab a photo of her! - General Dentistry Near Me - San Jose, California

Saddened that I unfortunately have to follow up my previous review with this one, and apologies in advance for the length lol‍ But here it goes: I wore braces about 6 years ago (done by different and unrelated orthodontist). I wasn't completely satisfied with the end results of my bottom teeth when the braces came off. Dr. Bauer informed me I was a good candidate to do a short (about 5 months) run of Invisalign on the bottom teeth to perfect my ortho results. Keep in mind these are not cheap procedures... The Invisalign just for the bottom teeth cost just over $2000. I did the full treatment and finished all the trays and my teeth were looking great. We got to that very last tray in the treatment plan and Dr. Bauer said it was time to order my permanent retainer. Obviously this is a necessity to maintain the results and permanently keep the teeth straightened. Well, for one reason or another the retainer never got ordered. I even saw her for an unrelated appointment and let her know I was still using my last aligner tray as the retainer. She again said that she had to get that retainer ordered and it never happened. Months and months passed. Over 6 months. I ended up moving to San Diego. I wore the tray as a retainer on my teeth as instructed... That's religiously! I was determined to maintain my results that I was very happy with! Dr. Bauer did allow monthly payments for the treatment, which was nice. So she was all payed up in full by the time I was wearing the last treatment tray since I would technically be done with the treatment. I was still using my last alignment tray as a retainer this whole time!! Now it's been going on a year and a half. Well, finally the tray broke! As to be expected of course since it isn't made to last indefinitely. I called her office immediately asking what I could do and if she could please order that retainer and mail it to me since I was very concerned my teeth would shift and to please advise me ASAP for some sort of help or solution. Well, I called early in the week. Days went by before I got a callback. My teeth had already begun to drastically shift. This was very disappointing as I had previously worn two years of braces and the almost 6 months of the Invisalign and paid a pretty penny for that service also!! I informed her receptionist the initial day I called that I had moved to San Diego which, as we all know, is not anywhere close to Campbell. Her receptionist proceeded to tell me over the phone that Dr. Bauer can't order the retainer because she would need to see me in office to asses the situation, and since I now lived far away she couldn't do anything.. In a nutshell I was told she couldn't and wouldn't do anything about it. She advised me to find a new orthodontist in my area to asses/fix the situation. Really?? So basically start all over and do it all again with someone completely different. This was so upsetting as my teeth have now drastically shifted and it's as if I never had the Invisalign treatment at all. I may as well have just flushed 2 grand down the toilet. I was even willing to come up to Campbell and finish some unfinished business and come in for an office visit in hopes we could fix the situation. As I said though, I was basically told to go somewhere else. It's really unfortunate and upsetting it ended up this way. Everything I said about Dr. Bauer in my initial review was true. I didn't expect or understand her response to my situation would be to write me off and basically for me to feel like I was told "too bad, so sad." Now I have to go to another dentist and start this expensive and lengthy treatment all over again. It would have been nice to maybe receive a partial refund or something since I have to pay for this all over again with someone completely different since the treatment was technically not completed. Extremely upset about this. Again, I really did not want to leave a bad review like this. I have no malicious intentions or reason to want to say anything negative about Dr. Bauer.... But this is not ok. As a dentist, If you know how important a patient's teeth are to them and the amount of money and time they spent (years) of treatments and veneers, braces, crowns, etc. wouldn't you want them to be happy with the results of a treatment you provided? Want to finish the treatment completely? Care at all about the outcome?? I just don't get it. read more

Dr. Bauer is absolutely amazing!! I have horrible anxiety when it comes to the dentist and she went out of her way to put me at ease. TWO other dentists insisted that I needed a root canal and crown on one of my molars which is incredibly costly and time consuming (as well as requiring multiple appointments). Dr. Bauer reviewed my x-rays and determined that all I needed was to replace the broken filling... NO root canal, NO crown, NO unnecessary additional appointments. I totally respect her for not trying to convince me to schedule a costly procedure when it wasn't needed. Fast forward to the appointment day... the staff was very warm and inviting. I was taken back and made comfortable right at my appointment time. Dr. Bauer ensured that I was properly numbed (most of my anxiety is the fear of not being numbed enough) before beginning the procedure. Before I knew it, I was all finished and off on my merry way! I was able to complete the entire appointment over my lunch hour with time to spare!! I highly recommend Dr. Bauer for a dentist in the South Bay and will absolutely be returning on a regular basis. read more

Called in as an coming patient. The receptionist denied to give me an estimate for co-pay filling and said she needs to get approve from my insurance before she can give me an estimate and it will take 2-3 weeks! She hung up the phone on me before I finish the conversation! First impression was kinda off! read more

They are money driven, not customer driven. I mean at all. I never never write any reviews, but for people to find it helpful. I went for a check, first I called and asked if my Delta dental PPO is covered in their practice. I booked a visit after they have said yes. (actually they don't) People are very nice and welcoming, but the first things to fill out were some regular documents and some sleep apnea device maker ting information. I asked if I needed to fill that too. They said yes. (Of course afterwards got spammed with sleep apnea advertisement) worth mentioning I'm in my late 20's and never had problems sleeping at all. Making the story short. I needed a root canal and some fillings, they recommended me to wait for my root canal until next year so I can take care with the new insurance money, since they don't do that in there. They wanted me to treat the low priority things in their office that would max out my insurance, and leave the important stuff for later. Only the visit cost me $330 dollars + $225 that my insurance cover. total of $555 dollar for pre-check. No treatment was provided. Yeah... no thanks. Money first, patients later. They are nice people though. read more

Amazing. I have terrible dental anxiety but this practice is amazing. It was nearly painless and the dentist talked me through what she was doing. I was in and out in 40 minutes. Ive already recommend my family here. Best dental experience I have ever had. No joke. read more

Fantastic dentist. Very warm and inviting atmosphere, friendly and courteous staff, and great work done here. Dr. Linh Bauer makes going to the dentist as painless as possible, while being personable and professional. Highly recommend this place if you need any dental work done. Give them a call today! read more

I started seeing Dr. Bauer in my late teens and she was always awesome. Once I got kicked off the folks insurance in my 20's I pretty much stopped going to the dentist. So fast forward 8yrs..... yeah, it's been 8 years since I've had my teeth cleaned : NASTY! I was afraid, I knew I had some whack cavities and I was not looking forward to my visit but knew that if I did not see a dentist I could be toothless before I turn 35. Dr. Bauer was nothing short of AMAZING. Just as lovely as when she first started her practice she is passionate about tooth care in a non preachy way. She was also really honest and accommodating to find the best solutions for me since I don't have dental insurance. The teeth cleaning, though never pleasant was totally manageable because she is a VERY GENTLE DENTIST. If you hate going to the dentist or are looking for a clean, cozy dental experience with a feminine touch..... say hello to your new dentist. read more

I think a doctor qualifies as "great" if they're able to make you look forward to something that, on paper, really isn't supposed to be fun. Dr. Bauer is great. In my experiences, there are two types of dentists. The worst dentist I had was one who kept upselling me on every sort of cosmetic improvement in the book (and my teeth are fine after two years of braces and countless years of retainer -- I go to the dentist to make sure my teeth are clean and healthy, not for a 30-minute infomercial on something I don't need). The best dentists I've had are the ones who scrape, polish, floss, make you feel comfortable, and most importantly: they make sure you have a healthy mouth. Dr. Bauer is the latter type. She's very easy to get along with, works gently, has a great sense of humor, tells me what I'm doing right and what I can do better as far as tooth care, and I can honestly say that she genuinely cares about my health. It's not necessarily a doctor's job to care, but it's not too tough to choose between a doctor who cares about her patients and a doctor who doesn't. She doesn't suggest surgery or additional work when it's not necessary (much like many other dentists are inclined to do). I just got my teeth cleaned last week. Has it been six months yet!? :) read more

Thank you Yelp for helping me find Dr. Bauer. She is booked three months out so you have to be patient to get your first appointment, but it's well worth the wait. She does the cleanings herself, as opposed to most dentists who have a hygenist do that part of the job. Her philosophy is that of minimal intervention, which is the best for your teeth and for your pocketbook. She is intelligent, kind, and gentle. The office is warmly decorated and the office staff are pleasant. I'm so glad I've finally found a dentist I can stick with here in San Jose. Thanks again, Yelpers! I'm editing this review after my third visit. She took care of a cavity on my last visit but left too little space between that tooth and its neighbor. I immediately mentioned it, but she advised me to wait and see, because she could always take care of it later. Well, it does bother me because it's so darn tight that it breaks my dental floss every time, and the force needed to get the dental floss past the tight spot is notable. On my third visit I asked her to take care of it and she just refused with some excuse. So now I have to find a new dentist to fix her mistake. Also, one of the cavities she filled is chipping. read more

5+!! Let me count the ways I love Dr. Bauer! - Great office space. The exterior (near the intersection of Hamilton and Leigh) is nothing to write home about. Once inside, it's wonderful: quiet, peaceful, aesthetically pleasing. The reception area is almost like a living room. - Efficient. She and Janet run a tight ship. They're on time and fast but aren't rushed. They both take time to catch up with you (dentally & personally), adjust if you're running late (I drive down from San Francisco), and to accommodate emergencies. - Up-to-date dental practice. It looks acts and smells modern. X-rays are available immediately on the computer screen. Other than getting a credit card receipt, you don't have to deal with paper. - Humor & warmth. Dr. Bauer and Janet both love what they do, love working with each other and love their patients. We laugh over something every time I'm there. (I've been going there every 6 months for several years. I continue going there even tho I moved away from WG 2+ years ago.) One time when I was totally stressed over work, they let me go hang out in the massage chair in the back room. I was laughing and smiling after that and they're like... stop by anytime! - Passion & balance. She loves being a dentist! She wants your teeth to be healthy. When she sees something of concern developing in your mouth (e.g., wisdom teeth that should come out, gums developing pockets), she is all business, a woman on a dental mission, focused. I love chit-chatting with her but like that she drops it as soon as she straps on the mask and starts probing. - Reasonable. I don't know what the current rates are for dental work but I find my bills reasonable. I wish I still had dental insurance but without it, I can live with a $100+ bill for exam & x-rays. I should have written this review awhile ago but the fact that I waited means the review should carry even more weight. You never know how good your care is until you have an emergency! I'm lucky... I have never had major problems with my teeth. At my last exam, she expressed growing concern for my wisdom teeth and my gums (pockets growing deeper) and scheduled the next exam sooner than 6 months with the warning that I might need to go to a periodontist at some point. Despite being vigilant with brushing & flossing, my gums flared up sooner than expected. It was painful and I ended up in her office on an emergency basis right before the holiday weekend. Janet and she didn't blink and squeezed me into an already busy schedule. You would have thought that I was there for a regular appointment given the amount of time and care that they took. I walked away feeling even more cared for and watched over. read more

There is absolutely no doubt that Dr. Bauer is a pro. I've had mixed results with my past dentists, but my time in the chair with Dr. Bauer has been nothing but positive. She explains the procedure and does the work quickly, efficiently and the results are outstanding! I can't recommend Dr. Bauer enough! read more

5 stars describes it......It is as good as it gets. I wouldn't believe there would be a time where I didn't dread going to the dentist but that time has come. Dr. Bauer and her staff are great and so easy to talk to and work with. Dr. Bauer listens and actually hears what her patients are saying. She it thorough in offering suggestions and the full range of options but is great at respecting her patient's decisions, opinions and budgets. I never feel pressured to do any procedure or to make a quick decision. She explains the pros and cons, answers any questions, and then let's it go without pressure or sales pitches. She redid two of my 30+ year old fillings today and it was great. Quick and painless. I am so glad I found Dr. Bauer and will continue to recommend her. It is so nice to visit an office where I feel welcomed, appreciated, respected and valued. read more

My standards for dentist are pretty high, and after moving to the area I found Dr. Linh Bauer just down the street from where I work. She is just wonderful! You might miss the office since it looks like a residential house, but I think it's rather pleasant especially if you hate going to the dentist. The office is nicely decorated, very clean, and Dr. Bauer is very personable and makes you feel very comfortable. I would highly recommend Dr. Bauer. read more

Found Dr. Bauer through a coworker and I swear I'm never going to another dentist again. Her personable demeanor, sweet smile and calm nature makes her a comforting factor for those of us who HATE to go to the dentist. She answers all your questions with a knowledgeable and easy-going way. I also had veneers done through Dr. Bauer and I love them. I had some initial jaw & gum pain, but she has done everything to ease the swelling gums and made sure that I was 100% satisfied with my teeth. Which is good, because these suckers are not cheap. read more

My gf has a fear of dentists, and she doesnt really have that anxiety when she's here. So I gave it a try, and everyone is so nice! I would highly recommend this place for all of your dental needs! read more

As much as I hate going to the dentist, Dr. Bauer has made it a tolerable, even pleasant experience! She has a wonderful, efficient, friendly staff, never keeps me waiting, and is always so genuinely kind. She puts me at ease right away! Seriously love this dentist! read more

I have seen Dr Linh Bauer over the years for routine cleaning and to have a chip in my front tooth repaired. I have had a great experience with all the staff from reception, the hygienists to Dr Linh Bauer. Dr. Bauer has responded quickly to my "vanity emergencies" with professionalism, and humor. Most recently, Dr. Bauer literally made me smile again after a bike crash resulting in the loss of a tooth and two root canals. She returned my call on Easter Sunday, and got me in right away for a temporary fix until I could get my final veneers. I was incredibly nervous to have my front teeth reconstructed as my smile is such a big part of me. It was really important to me that my teeth still looked like my prior smile. I couldn't be happier with the results now a year later. I wouldn't trust anyone else with cosmetic dentistry. I am truly grateful for Dr. Bauer! Thank you! read more

Linh Bauer, DDS - Before/after bike crash. - General Dentistry Near Me - San Jose, California

The dental service was good at the time I got it i(n the beginning of the year) but my gum problems seemed to have worsened after I became their patient. But the most ridiculous thing about this place is how they promised me that all my services would be covered before I got the treatment only to receive a nasty bill later. Couple of months fast forward, I called again to enquire about a issue I was having with my gum and they still wouldn't say if I would be covered or not. They use 'you might be covered' for most questions. The vague consent forms they make you sign in the beginning should have been a warning sign to me. Seems like bait and switch- stay away. read more

These girls take great care of my scary teeth and the rest of our family! Always a nice relaxing visit with great conversation!! Well, as much conversation as I can muster with my mouth propped open. There is such a great feel and warmth in the offices, you can tell they have a lot of fun working with each other! I totally recommend making the visit, when I first visited I hadn't been to the dentist for years, Dr Linh and the team worked magic. Let them work their magic on you! read more

Excellent service from Dr. Bauer and her assistant Janet. Very clean, comfortable office. I picked this dentist simply because I can see her office from my office window (convenience is a factor, too!) and I have been very satisfied with her service. read more

Best dentist ever. I'd gone through about 5 or 6 dentists before finding Dr. Bauer. Some stopped taking my insurance and others seemed like shady mechanics. One said I had a cavity and should make an appointment to get it filled. Instead, I went to a new dentist and was told that I had great teeth (no cavities detected... weird), but horrible gums, and would have to do some sort of deep cleaning that would cost a couple hundred bills. While I do agree that my gums aren't in great shape (despite the fact that I brush and floss like a madman), I'd never had a dentist try to get me to do a deep cleaning before. Like any smart shopper I decided to get a second opinion. I've been going to Dr. Bauer for about 4 years and she hasn't tried to sell me on any extra work other than the regular bi-annual cleanings, so at this point I'll trust pretty much anything recommendation that she gives. Awesome office. Super clean. Friendly receptionist. I've never really thought about it, but now that I do I'm pretty amazed that I've never had to wait. While I don't exactly look forward to getting my teeth cleaned, Dr. Bauer makes it as pleasant as it can be. read more

Clearly 5+. Like another yelp review - no upsell, everything what you really need. Dr.Bauer's team is all friendly - happens only if the top person can be so. Naseem takes care of my cleaning and everything - needless to say she extremely friendly and caring as well. read more

Wonderful staff! I moved to San Jose and was recommended here. It has been a great choice. I also have a new mug :) read more

Linh Bauer, DDS - General Dentistry Near Me - San Jose, California

Dr. Bauer's is like a home away from home. Warm and welcoming, kind and caring, professional and trustworthy, everyone excels at making an appointment feel like a visit with lifelong friends. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Bauer since I was about 10 years old. I am 24 now! I am the rare kind who loves going to the dentist because of her and her excellent team! She is so funny and has a great skill in the linguistics of understanding tools in my mouth language. Full blown conversation! I have had cavities filled and a fresh new pair of veneers that have ultimately matured my smile and at a reasonable price. For your average cleaning, it is quick and clean. I plan on being with doctor Bauer to the day of her retirement! SHE IS THE BEST!!!! read more

Nobody likes going to the dentist. It's a fact of life. But my visit to Dr. Bauer was by far the best, most enjoyable visit I've ever had. She was friendly, efficient, and engaging from the moment I stepped into the room and took care of my teeth quickly and easily. The dental hygienist was likewise super efficient and careful. I had a filling replaced, x-rays taken, a full exam and cleaning, and a referral to an orthodontist is around an hour and was back on my way. Both the waiting room and the exam room were beautiful and really comfortable. I will look forward to going back in six months. Yes. Look forward. That office is a treasure. read more

I hate going to the dentist, but Dr. Bauer and her staff make this as pleasant of an experience as it can be :-). Love them so much that we pay out of network. read more

Dr Linh and staff are amazing! Professional, knowledgeable, comforting and treat you like family. At 51, I've been to a lot of dentists in my day and Dr Linh is the best. Hopefully she will be my dentist until I'm slurping Apple sauce in a nursing home. P.S. I only gave 5 stars cause there wasn't 10. read more

If you go here, hold them accountable for how they treat you. One of the dental technicians stopped in the middle of my cleaning to tell me we were not a good fit. I was a ball of nerves because this was my first cleaning in years, I thought everything was fine and I was trying to push through my discomfort . I remember I had my firsts clenched and I did squirm and made an audible tic ( I have Tourette's and told the office before and on my first visit). I remember the technician sounded annoyed as she stopped and sat my chair up. She wanted me to end the appointment and come back another time because she thought I was in too much pain but when I said I couldn't afford that she said " I'm really empathetic but this is not a good fit" (LITERALLY WHAT SHE SAID TO ME). When my face reacted poorly (because she was incredibly and so randomly rude) she became even more vile by rolling her eyes at me and had to leave and ask for Linh to come in. She returns, begrudgingly and says " Alight well, lets try again..". She must have been annoyed with me before I was aware or maybe she projected my Tourette's into me being a difficult patient, either way at this point I'm so over this woman scoffing at me. Linh Bauer comes in after a few minutes and asks if I feel okay and I was so thrown off by the technicians ( Nassim) vibe I said something like " She's making me feel uncomfortable and Nassim immediately sighs and says " SEE!". Linh Bauer had to finish the appointment and it wasn't until I reminded her of my Tourette's Disorder that she started to apologize for Nassim's behavior. Her main explanation was that she has worked with this person for 6 years, and that was it. After speaking with family, friends, and other dental offices I realized this experience was not at all my fault, and that 1. Nassim, for whatever reason, decided I was not worth the trouble and did not deserve the best quality of care, and 2. Linh Bauer defended this behavior blindly. 3. I tried reaching out to Linh and she ignored my first email for 3 months, after calling the office she did reply with " I'm sorry you feel that way" and here we are. Nassim and Linh, if you're reading this know that this is not an exaggeration and this my truth, my perspective, and I challenge you both to do better. Prove me wrong and never treat a patient ( especially those confiding their disabilities with you) like a nuisance, ever again. read more

Linh Bauer is the best dentist I have ever had, service is excellent, state of the art facilities, and best of all Linh takes pride in her work. I have never had to return after having work done. She has always done the job right the first time! Most of my life I hated going to the dentist but now I cant wait for my next visit. She is a true professional. I don't write a bunch of yelp, but I wanted to this time, just to say thank you for the service Lihn Bauer and staff. read more