I've been going to Dr. Perona for over 10 years now. Best care I've had from the cleanings to Invisaline to major dental work. Everyone is so friendly and invested in the health of my teeth, not to mention Dr. Perona fixing my smile. And I can confidently say my teeth and gums have come a long way and are healthy! I understand why people are scared of the dentist. It's expensive and not everyone is actually an expert, nor do they have good bedside manner. That's why I've stuck with Dr. Perona's office all this time, even though I've moved farther away and am out of network, because everyone here is THAT good at what they do (Yolanda and the other Michael are my faves!!) I look forward to my visits knowing I'm in great hands. read more

Dr. Perona is amazing! He takes great care of teeth for regular dental work and / or cosmetic. He does exactly what is needed and doesn't upsell. His office is welcoming and staff is friendly and helpful in every way. Highly recommend! read more

Please read before beginning Invisalign treatment with Dr. Perona I am sharing my experience to inform and caution others. I paid Dr. Perona over $7,000 for Invisalign treatment, with the expectation of receiving professional, ethical care in accordance with both clinical standards and the financial agreement we had in place. Unfortunately, my experience did not reflect that. After completing 18 trays (worn 24 hours a day as instructed), I was left with a bite misalignment that made it physically impossible to close my mouth properly on the left side. Invisalign's recommended treatment plan included at least 20 trays, but I was not allowed to complete the full series. When I expressed discomfort and dissatisfaction with the outcome, Dr. Perona became defensive and dismissive--calling me "picky" and "crazy" for advocating for the results I had paid for. I had also already paid for refinement trays, which I was denied the opportunity to use. Instead of addressing the alignment properly, Dr. Perona began filing down my healthy adult teeth--an irreversible procedure--in an attempt to force my bite to close, which is not a substitute for correct alignment. I did not consent to ending my treatment at this stage, and I made it clear I wanted to continue. Nonetheless, he terminated my care. I have since had two separate consults (second and third opinions) with board-certified orthodontists, who all informed me that I now require an additional 12-18 months of Invisalign trays and $5,000-$6,000 more in treatment costs to correct the damage and finish the alignment properly. After informing Dr. Perona of this, he still refused to refund me at least half of what I paid or anything towards the additional costs I have to pay now to finish my treatment transfer case. It's also become clear that Dr. Perona charges significantly more than many specialists, despite having completed fewer than 20 Invisalign cases--a fact I wish I had known beforehand. The American Dental Association's Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct emphasize a duty to place patient welfare first, respect informed consent, and avoid irreversible procedures unless clearly necessary and agreed upon. I do not believe these ethical obligations were honored in my case. I highly recommend consulting with a licensed orthodontic specialist--someone whose training is specifically in tooth movement and bite alignment--before beginning any Invisalign treatment. A weekend certification course does not make someone an expert in orthodontics, and in my case, trusting a general dentist with this level of treatment has been a very costly and painful mistake read more

Michael J Perona, DDS - Still crooked after Invisalign with Perona - General Dentistry Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Dr. Perona and his staff are very friendly and professional. I had to get two cavity fillings after years of not getting one and I was nervous. The process was very smooth and not painful at all. They did a great job in less than an hour. read more

Great dentist! Helped me get back on track after years of bad habits! Fantastic experience overall! read more

Dr. Perona has been my dentist for over 20 years. I feel very fortunate that he is my dentist, as my dental issues and treatment have been significant during this time. He and his dental assistant Yolanda are exceptionally skilled, good communicators, have a sense of humor, and are always supportive. I have worked with a number of dental practices over my lifetime and have never felt more comfortable and confident with the care I have received from Dr. Perona and his staff. Thank you Dr. Perona and team! read more

I highly recommend this dental office,everyone is nice and respectful.They do great work on your teeth whether it's a cleaning or more complex dental job.They are the best in the Bay Area. read more

I have been a dental patient of Dr Perona's for about 15 years. I have always received superb service from the doctor and the supporting staff. They are all competent, friendly, efficient and above all, professional. They answer any questions I have and I always feel listened to. I look forward to many more years of care. read more

Just wanted to leave a review to say how wonderful Dr. Perona is. I've been seeing him for 25 years. He's professional, honest and his staff is very friendly (Yolanda is wonderful!) I briefly switched to another dentist years ago (as I had moved farther away), and the new dentist told me I needed thousands of dollars of repairs done. I went back to Dr. Perona for a second opinion, who said I didn't need any of that work. I switched back to Dr. Perona immediately, as I felt he was trustworthy and not just trying to make money off of me. It's been 15 years since, and I have yet to need any of the additional work the other dentist recommended. If you're looking for a good experience, I definitely recommend you book an appointment with Dr. Perona and his team. read more

I'm going on 8 years with Dr. Perona and team. All that time I've received an excellent standard of care and everyone there has without exception been a pleasure to work with. It's a beautiful, relaxing office in a great location. And my neighbor I recommended Dr. Perona to also gave a rave review. Early on I needed a sub-par crown replaced (installed by a previous dentist), and I remember when I asked (somewhat desperately) "Do all crowns just wind up falling out??" how reassuring his voice was when he said "They way I do them they don't." And he was right! read more

Dr. Perona is very good. I've had emergency situations with my teeth, and he fixed them quickly and without any discomfort. A different Michael cleans my teeth, and he's the best. read more

I have been seeing Mike for over 15 years, and despite moving my work and home to the Peninsula, I continue to stick with Mike and his team because of the quality of care, the courtesy, professionalism and freindliness of the staff and the fact that they all keep up on the latest, tested procedures in the field so they can deliver the best care to their patients. When I first came to Dr. Perona's office, I was suffering from a painful clicking jaw due to night grinding. Mike fixed me up with my first night guard, and monitored my progress over time with a sound measurement device that documents the level of jaw friction. I no longer have jaw pain or clicking and I can thank Mike for that. Dr. Perona has replaced several fillings and crowns over the years as well as seen me through two broken teeth requiring implants (*$##ing olive pits), and all of it done painlessly. Although the staff has changed over the years, long-standing staff like Yolanda contribute to the friendly professional character of the office and the excellent care one receives. Plus, Mike is an excellent landscaped and wildlife photographer who decorates his office with his stunningly beautiful photographs. I can't say enough good things about my experience with Dr. Perona! read more

Going on 15 years with Dr. Perona and his staff, I'm still making the Bart run into the city every 6 months, despite having moved to Daly City a decade ago and changed to a Palo Alto job 5 years ago. The staff all know me and I don't think I could trust anyone else to treat me so well! read more

General dentistry. Michael perona charges astronomical fees for simple procedures. $1500 for simple teeth cleaning. After being his patient for a number of years I was floored when he charged me $770 for cleaning 1/2 of my mouth. I canceled my account and moved my records immediately read more

I have been a patient of Dr Perona for over 10 years. I have a complicated reconstruction due to teeth grinding. He and his team are amazing. Super skilled and knowledgeable. His staff Yolonda and Giselle are wonderful. I cannot recommend them more highly. read more

I had my cleaning appointment yesterday. Everything and everyone at Dr. Perona's office were amazing, as always! I'm so glad my friend, Di, told me about Dr. Perona! Thank you! read more

Was looking for a new dentist and was referred to Dr. Perona. I was super impressed with he and his staff's level of professionalism, friendliness and skill! Thank you! read more

Patient with Dr. P for 4 years in SF then moved to NYC for 4 years, then came back and no doubt who my dentist would be. As long as I work in SOMA, I'm going to Dr. Perona. He's honest, his staff (Monica at the front desk, all the hygienists) are a pleasure. I've never felt upsold, they've always worked to treat cavities or near-cavities without drilling if possible. Also, did a teeth whitening there and it was great, need to set up another session because I drink way too much coffee! Anyway, the office is super clean, in a great location in SOMA and like I said, you won't be upsold and you'll feel like family. read more

Great office located directly in downtown SF. The front desk staff is so friendly and nice! Everything was on time. The team was very professional examining and providing with solutions by priority. I had a complicated situation with the implants and Dr. Michael Perona replaced them with a new set. This is a great place to go take care of your teeth. They explained very well what was going on. The best dental care I have ever experienced and I will be coming here for all my future dental needs. Thanks to all the team!!! read more

terrible front desk service, assumed that every customer is familiar with the system and was angry when asked questions

Dr. Perona is an excellent dentist. In the years I have been seeing him I have always gotten the very best of care. He carefully explains his plans for treatment before starting and makes sure I experience no unnecessary pain. In addition, the personnel in this office, Gigi and Yolanda, are both "top of the line". In short, the members of this medical practice treat me like family. I have absolutely NO complaints and highly recommend them. read more

Blown away by my experience - excellent Dentist office! Every single person I met including the receptionist, hygienist, radiologist and Dr. Perona himself were incredibly kind, friendly and informative. I am a new patient and even so, I felt valued and cared for each step of the way. I also walked away with great tips and insight into my dental care. I would absolutely recommend this office to a friend!! read more

Clean offices, Amazing and personal staff and the best Dentist ever, gentle and effective and super knowledgeable. I have been coming here after several unsuccessful dental try outs, he's suburb. read more

I've been a patient for over 15 years! Location is not ideal, as I come on my days off. However, it's worth it to be treated by Dr. Perona and his awesome staff! Dr. Perona was responsible to recommend a great oral surgeon for my implant and helped to alleviate my concerns about the procedure. Thank you Dr. Perona and everyone on the staff for your hard work and dedication to your clients! Wishing you all the best for 2019. read more

I have yet to meet someone who "loves" to visit their dentist. My experience with all my former dentists was so horrible that I took a decade off from visiting one, of course, until I had to again a few months ago. Dr. Perona undid all the emotional scars the other doctors had made. Not only was he and his staff incredibly professional, they are efficient, have bedside manners and use advanced technologies. read more

[Submitting this a couple years late - I just found this draft review, sitting in my Yelp account!] I've been going to Dr Perona for about 2 years and I highly recommend him. I first visited him after my only other encounter with an SF-based dentist left me in pain due to some crummy attempts to fill in a cavity (note: attemptS, multiple attempts! That guy was a disaster!). Dr Perona healed my aching teeth, provided an honest assessment on remaining work, and just generally proved to be a nice, capable, smart dentist. He used the xrays from my previous fail-dentist to save me money, and helped me prioritize my next steps based on my insurance coverage. Now I see his staff for cleanings and they've also done a great job. Plus, they offer early appts so I can go in before work. Overall highly recommended! read more

Fantastic Dental Service! Friendly Staff are all trained on the most up-to-date procedures and equipment. I enjoy going here.

Went to Dr. Perona after one dentist tried to sell me $2000 of dental work, and another tried to sell me $750. Dr. Perona told me I didn't really have anything wrong, and 3 years later I'm pretty sure he was right. Dr. Perona and his staff have been, in my experience, very friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend. read more

Like most, I have a dentist-phobia. The thought of another person with SHARP and POINTY tools digging in my mouth just freaks me out. I've avoided the dentist for the past 5 years (I know...) but made a promise myself that I would get back on it. After such sparkling reviews, I went to go check out Dr. Perona, and I'm back from my first visit. It was a pleasant surprise! First, he was extremely friendly, warm and welcoming. He understood my reservations about coming into the dentist, and during my checkup he periodically would ask how I was doing. Plus, he didn't do that annoying-dentist thing when they ask you questions whilst they probe around in your mouth, and then you feel like you have to awkwardly mumble something back with your mouth is stretched to capacity. Oh and side note, I noticed he did some of his own front desk work himself. He scheduled my appointment, took my insurance information, and scheduled my next appointment. I appreciated that he wasn't above that. 5 stars Dr. Perona! See you soon! read more

What a great experience. All the new technology and lovely people that work with Dr. Perona. I no longer dread going to the Dentist. Top notch service. Kudos to Monica, Giselle and Yolanda for making a trip to the Dentist fun! Thank you Dr. Perona! read more

When my dentist retired two years ago I was stunned and lost. I chose Dr. Perona because of his great referrals by several of my friends and his location is convenient. The office is clean, spacious and comfortable. Everyone is super friendly and the cleaning equipment is state of the art. I'm happy to have found my next "forever" dentist! Thanks Dr. P! read more

As I was relaxing at the dentist's office last week, I thought, I really need to write a review about this place! Yes, you read that correctly, relaxing. I have always hated the ultrasonic cleaner (the sound, the irritation, the pain), but in Maura's hands it's almost like a spa treatment. And Dr. Perona himself is just as great as his amazing assistant. He is friendly, thorough, well-informed, funny, etc. They even have nice folk rock music piped in, rather than Musak, and the front office staff people rock too. I cannot recommend this place enough! read more

I've been going to Dr. Perona's office for probably close to 10 years now and I just can't say enough great things about him and the whole staff. Always a top notch job at everything they do and I have always been treating not just like a patient, but as a friend. Stellar, top tier dentistry, provided in a beautiful office, by a terrific doctor and wonderful staff. What more could you ask for? read more

TWELVE YEARS. That's how long I've been coming here. I cannot believe I didn't think to write a review before now. Shame on me. First, there is Monica, the funny, bright, caring first point of contact. Kindness is her middle name. If she had been on the Titanic, she would have MELTED that ice. Then there is the wonderful Moira, the most amazing, thorough, competent hygienist you could wish to have working on your mouth. She is AWESOME. Dr. Michael Perona is stellar. Five stars is not enough. I came to him after 45 years of dentistry English-style, and he pulled off a miraculous salvation. ALL the staff here are amazing - competent, kind, knowledgeable and very, very personable. I owe you all. Oh, and my dog, Gracie, LOVES coming here, too. I could write a TOME about this place ... about the time I brought my elderly aunt here, who was on a trip from England. Her dentures were chafing her gums. Dr. Perona fitted her in at a minute's notice, smoothed the edges of her denture. And refused to take payment. Where do you get that these days? read more

If you're anything like me, visits to the dentist are typically a nerve rattling experience, but was my best experience ever. The facilities are high-tech and extremely clean. Dr Perona and everyone in his office was very friendly, patient and understanding. I broke a crown and they got me in quickly and made and installed a new crown within 2 hours while I waited. It was a painless, quick and pleasant experience. I cant recommend them enough. read more

I've been with Dr. Perona for several years now and I can't see why I'd ever change dentists again. The staff are great and help you stay relaxed through what can, let's face it, be a very invasive and uncomfortable process. They're friendly and fun without sacrificing their professionalism. Note that I'm not a dentist-phobe who just happened to finally find a decent one; I've never been afraid of the dentist and have had ones I really liked over the years, but Dr. P is just a step above. I always know I'll come away feeling well taken care of and that if I have any questions or options about my treatment he and his team will take the time to make sure I have the information I want to make my choices. They motivate rather than nag and they respect you as an individual. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Perona for a few years and I honestly enjoy going to the dentist. Monica, Yolanda and Dr. Perona always welcome me warmly and make me feel right at home. I never have trouble getting an appointment and the experience is positive and consistent from booking through walking out. I recently finished a year of Invisalign, so I was in the office at least once every 6 weeks. Not only was that attention and service pleasant, but my teeth look absolutely amazing and have truly transformed. I don't think I would ever go to another dentist or recommend anyone else. Dr. Perona and his team are truly the best! read more

What a GREAT GUY! I was referred to Dr Perona by a wonderful friend who's been going to that specific practice since 1984 (ish). I had a crown come out of my mouth and am now going to Dr Perona. He's kind, well informed, gentle and I'm so happy to have a new dentist whom I actually like. His staff is amazing too....so grateful that darned crown fell out! read more

From Monica, the office manager, and her exuburant helpfulness and perky demeanor to the warm, friendly professionalism of Dr. Perona, I couldn't be happier with my choice. I had high expectations after reading the other Yelp reviews and I was most certainly NOT disappointed. The chair was so comfortable, and everyone was pleasant and lovely, as was the view out the window into the green tree-lined courtyard. The music was soft and chill and I found myself pleasantly relaxed after my checkup and cleaning. read more

I need to make another appointment. Dr Perona and all of his staff are really great. I had a little miscommunication with the staff about my insurance coverage and I expressed some concerns. As soon as they heard my concern, Dr Perona & his staff took them seriously and addressed them right away. Awesome doctors and staff! read more