I am not really rating Dr. Lim this time because I haven't seen him in over a year.(Illness) I have been a patient of his since 2004. My last rating was 5*s in 2017. . I won't go to another dentist unless he recommends it. I realize everyone's situation is different, but I am dumfounded by the negative reviews I've seen recently on Yelp. I have over a 20 year history w/Dr. Lim and I've never had a problem with him or his staff. He has been very generous to me. Very conscientous and professional. read more

I went to see Dr Lim for a severe jaw pain Before I could see the Dentist, quite a few X-rays were done. I said hello and tried to shake his hand, and he left me with my hand extended. I told him I believed my problem was related to mis aligned teeth, but I was not examined , instead he hurriedly told me I need a bite block and new crown. He does not listen to his patients and is rude, read more

highly recommend Andrew; he is incredibly gentle, patient, and thorough. Having braces makes it difficult to keep my teeth clean, but Andrew successfully removed all the stains. Dr. Lim is equally wonderful and only recommends necessary work rather than pushing extra procedures. My whole family now sees them. It's a relief to find a dental team you can truly trust. read more

This office is rude as when your asking for clarification question about work done the dentist goes oh yeah you can go online to the dentist site and read about work. I'm like your the doctor. I asked you because I didn't go to dentist school. Like why am I paying you? I continued to finished their recommendation with two session for deep cleaning. This visit was in October 2024. Today Jan 29, 2025 I get a call about an appointment I didn't make. The girl ask am I coming in for appointment tomorrow I didn't make. I replied no. She goes well ok there an 80$ cancellation policy for not coming in. I'm like first off I did not make this appointment. Why am I getting charged. She goes well I don't know you have to call tomorrow and talk to my manager. I'm like why do I have to call your manager when I didn't make this appointment and have to dispute a cancellation charge for something that wasn't created by me. ? She replies well I leave a note for her. I'm like you know this sounds ridiculous right ? If someone called you for an appointment you didn't make and said that can't make it and I'm going to have to charge you a cancellation. She goes quiet. I'm like yeah think about that. You have your boss call me. Definitely this office is scamming to make sure they collect their insurance coverages and your co payments. More frequently cleanings and recommendations. read more

I really liked Dr. Lim when I saw him. However, my last appointment with the other dentist in the practice left me uncomfortable enough to seek care elsewhere. She spent a good deal of time talking about her credentials and mentioned she was only at this practice because she has young children, which I found unprofessional. She was also quite abrasive throughout the visit. She told me I needed a deep cleaning, something I'd never been recommended before. When I went to schedule it at the front desk, it wasn't even listed in my treatment plan, and the staff had to go back and confirm with the dentist. I went ahead and booked it but ultimately didn't follow through because I felt so skeptical. At my next cleaning with another dentist, a deep cleaning was not recommended. I understand that dentists can have different philosophies and approaches, but the quoted cost for the deep cleaning was quite high--even with good dental insurance. That, combined with the overall experience, led me to find care elsewhere. If you do decide to go I would schedule only with Dr. Lim and keep in mind that your patient out of pocket cost might be a bit more than what other dentists charge when you have insurance. read more

I have been coming here for about a year. They pressured me to get a DEEP CLEANING I gave in and got one 3 months ago Today was my first cleaning after my deep cleaning. The hygienist was cleaning my teeth, in the middle of my cleaning the doctor sat next to me and tried to tell me what I needed work on. She told me I need a deep cleaning. The hygienist then told her she was looking at my old X-rays. I then told her she needs to be more prepared before trying to talk me into getting more services when I just got a deep cleaning done 3 months ago. Moral of the story she is money hungry and only cares about MONEY. As a dentist you should take the time to review your clients profile and only make accurate suggestions. Not just talking out your mouth about services that are not needed. I will never come back here ever again and I advise anybody that goes here to carefully think about any services before they talk you into getting any services. read more

Yeah he's pretty awesome. Great sense of humor, and my treatment was truly painless. I appreciate that costs are told to me upfront whereas my past dentist just surprised me with bills on the way out and was constantly upselling. I'm not going back to my other doctor. read more

High quality dentistry. Dr Lim prioritizes dental care over upselling. I can trust that when Dr Lim says I need to get something done that in fact I really do need it. Hygienists on staff are professional and thorough, albeit scheduling appointments must be done months in advance (thus 4 stars instead of 5). read more

After another recent visit , Dr.Lim and the whole staff has exceeded my expectations again! I was greeted as soon as I arrived and was acknowledged right away before I sat down for my appointment. They are all truly professionals in every aspect and always make you feel appreciated. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Lim for the last 15 years and I am so glad I found his practice in Pinole. Dr. Lim and his staff are the most professional and Knowledgeable staff that I have ever visited. I'm 71. Dr. Lim really cares about his patients and always discusses all the options available for your needs. Dr. Lim takes pride in his work and you will not feel like your just the next patient. I could go on and on about this practice but I will just say thank you to Dr.Lim for taking care of me. So glad you opened a practice in Pinole so many years ago. read more

Do you enjoy going to the dentist? Yeah, I already know the answer, but I've been going here for almost 10 years and for good reason. The staff is so wonderful, Dr. Lim is pleasant to talk to, and I don't feel that they push products or services on me. As a matter of fact, they went up to bat against my insurance when my nightguard wasn't covered-- and I get the feeling that I was undercharged. Dr. Lim recently explained the cause of meth mouth to me when I asked him while we were discussing Breaking Bad. Jesse sure does have some nice teeth for a meth user. But I digress. Great staff and my teeth are happy here. They are also open late on Wednesdays and are open on Saturdays for those of you who work. read more

Dr. Lim's dental clinic is the best! The clinic is spotless clean; that was my first impression when I came in. If you're going to work on my mouth, I want to make sure the working environment is clean. Minimal yet classy decor with soft music piped on some hidden speakers. Everything looks perfectly in place. Makes you feel at ease. The clinic is equipped with modern high tech gadgets; from the comfortable dentist chairs, to tv monitor attached to the ceiling, to x-ray machines, to drills, etch. You can tell that a lot of thought was put into it to make clients feel comfortable and make every thing flow smoothly. BTW, free wifi at the lobby area for checking in! LOL! The asset of this clinic is its employees! Hands down the best customer service. Two weeks prior to my appointment, I get an email reminder of my appointment. Three days prior your appointment, you get a text reminder; you can confirm or cancel through text. The day before the appointment, if you have not yet confirmed, you get a call from them. I mean, they did their part to remind you with three different medium and if you still missed your appointment, it's totally your fault. When you come in, you're always greeted with a smile. The wait is never long, at least based on my previous visits. The hygienist greets you with the most calming smile and engage you with non threatening conversation. Suddenly, she's your bff talking about the weather, food and other mundane things. She's very gentle and always inquiring if you're ok! After all the drilling, flossing, brushing etch. You get a oral care bag with toothbrush, toothpaste and dental floss! I have to give Swatee, my hygienist, a special shout out and two thumbs way up! Once done, setting up your next appointment is a breeze. They accept major credit cards and most dental insurance. You can also ask them to bill you in terms. I highly recommend Dr. Vincent Lim Dental office to anyone around the east bay(Pinole, Hercules, Richmond area) looking for a good dentist. You won't be disappointed! read more

Vincent P Lim, DDS - General Dentistry Near Me - Pinole, California

I've been going to this office over 10 years. Worth the trip all the way from Daly City. I only trust Dr. Lim for all my dental work. Front staff is always very friendly and attentive. Office is very safe and clean as well. Thanks Dr. Lim & staff! read more

Dr. Lim is amazing at what he does! I have been going to this dental office since I was a young child and I choose to continue going as an adult because he truly is the best of the best. The staff here are super friendly and always helpful. I am never hesitant to call with questions because they are so caring. I recently had four dental implants put in and I can honestly say my experience was a 10/10. I was terrified to go through with the procedure because I knew it would be painful but Dr. Lim made sure I was okay every step of the way. Each and every appointment I have had has been pleasant. You will never miss an appointment because they continuously call, text, and email you with reminders. Also, the office is always quiet and calm, which helps when you are nervous about work being done. I did have trouble with one of my implants. It became loose for whatever reason but I was scheduled to come in shortly after it became loose and my new implant was ordered right away. If you are looking for a good dental office, give this place a try! They are extremely experienced in everything from regular cleanings to dental implants and more. read more

This dental clinic is truly the best place to get your teeth cleaned and worked on for many reasons: The staff are very helpful, courteous, friendly and always listen to your needs with scheduling your appointment, inquiring about your dental coverage, or whatever the circumstance is with your teeth. You will never miss your dental appointment since you will receive an email or a text to remind your schedule. The staff are just wonderful in providing excellent customer service! The entire office is clean, organize, and equipment use are modern technology. Restroom is also spotless and clean. Convenient parking outside the clinic. Swati is my dental hygienist who goes above and beyond making sure my teeth are super clean. She's a very sweet lady, great smile, caring and takes pride to ensure she takes good care of you! My rating for this place continues to be a "5" star because Dr. Lim's clinic has what you need for a dental check-up and is the BEST clinic I've been too for over 12 years!!! I would definitely recommend to anyone to check out the amazing service you get from Dr. Lim's clinic! read more

I have been going to Dr. Lim for many years and would choose him over anyone else all over again. Recently I had to have a tooth pulled. He really does believe in painless dentistry. He numbed the area--which took about 10 minutes --and removed the tooth in THREE minutes, and it was painless! He is #1 in my book. Allison in the the office is so knowledgeable and organized and kind that each person feels special. His trained team of professionals are excellent and helpful and highly skilled at doing their jobs. I highly recommend Dr. Lim and his entire staff. read more

I would not recommend this dentist office to anyone. Here are my issues why: 1. I needed to get a filling on one tooth and instead of just agreeing to check my one tooth and doing an xray on that tooth, they insisted on checking my whole mouth and a new whole set of xrays which is very costly. 2. After I got them to agree on just the single xray, they said that if I did not sign the waiver for cancelling an appointment with in 48 hours to be charged, that they couldn't see me. So I gracefully accepted and told them I could not sign the waiver and left the office with out getting my tooth filled or fixed. I can not sign a 48 hour cancellation contract because sometimes my work schedule changes and I have to cancel or reschedule with less time then that. That's all I got. read more

I'm not a big fan of going to the dentist. I've been coming to Dr Lims office for a little over a year now. Every time I come in for a cleaning the girls greet you with such welcoming smiles. I am very happy I found this office! Very comfortable visits every time! read more

I'm a big fan of Dr. Lim, his office, his hygienists, employees and facilities. I have been coming for several years now, for bi-annual cleanings and they've been keeping my teeth clean and healthy. I had a filling some years back and it was quick and easy. I have had 2 Zoom whitenings over 4 years and they were awesome. The facility is very clean and modern and everyone is very professional and caring. if you don't have insurance it can get pricey- but very worth it. read more

Great dentist got family that went to him. He did a great job with them. So i chose him and he's done a great job so far

At long last, a full set of teeth! Well, almost full. I had my wisdom teeth removed many years ago and live a nice, full life without them. An old molar fell apart nearly a year ago and had to be extracted, so I've been dealing with an empty spot on the right side of my mouth. I've been chewing mostly on the left side. Between changing jobs and changing dentists during this past year, it's only recently that I've been able to attend to this. Vincent P. Lim, DDS is a wonder! He's been a one-stop shop for my dental needs. Over the course of the past few months, he's done a bone graft, the implant, and today he topped it off with the crown. I loved my previous dentist, but he would have sent me out to to a periodontist for the bone graft and implant. And it may well have cost me a significant amount more. Suffice to say, I am very happy with the results. I cannot recommend this man more highly ... if you are in need of a very competent dentist who does not need to farm most of the work out to specialists, Vincent P. Lim, DDS is your man. Check him out. read more

Used to go here for my dental needs and they wouldn't see me without scheduling an xray when I repeatedly said I will think about it. Time to find a new dentist. read more

I had impressive experiences at Dr. Lim's Dental Office in Pinole, which I have never had before. My first dental treatment was implants in last November. Before doing it, I was very nervous. I was told it was very complicated dental surgery procedures. But to my surprise, After dental implants by Dr. Lim, I didn't feel any pain. It is fantastic! Dr. Lim is very expert at implanting work. It seems it is so easy for him to do the implant surgery. Now I don't feel my two implanted teeth any difference than other teeth. I am very happy with it. Later I brought my two sons (10 and 12 year old) to Dr. Lim Dental Office as well. After the first dental care, my sons began to like this dental office. They said all people are nice, and they don't feel any pain. They also said they can watch tv and listen to music during treatment. I highly recommend Dr. Lim Office to my friends. All staff are very professional, nice, caring and friendly. Their dental skills are fantastic. The environment is very comfortable. The price is very acceptable. I want to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to the following staff who gave me excellent and impressive services and care: Dr. Vincent P Lim, Dr. Koop, Associate dentist Kelly, dental assistant Alyson, office manager, Pia, front desk coordinator, Thank you all! Patient: Jin Zhang read more

So I've had very bad experiences with dentists in the past. On one occasion, I needed a root canal and the Dentist wasn't able to fully numb me so she forced the procedure directly into my nerve. I yelled so loud and she made a grown woman cry. On another occasion, another Dentist had to stop the procedure because it was too painful and again, didn't fully numb the nerve. I later needed to get some work done because I had pain in my tooth. I was so nervous because I had been traumatized already. I found Dr. Lim through a post card sent to my home and decided to give him a shot. I was so stressed and tense when I first arrived. Dr. Lim explains exactly what is expected and respected my concerns. His staff is so nice and even calls for check-up follow ups. This Dr. was able to numb me where I felt NOTHING. My tension had gone away and I swear, this man is AMAZING! I have no faith in any other Dentist than this man. I love him so much that I would drive from the Peninsula to his Vallejo office. Some procedures are pricey but it's worth every penny. If my plan had better coverage, I'd go back to fix my tooth. You are in great hands with this Doctor. I highly recommend him! read more

Dr. Lim and his staff is one of the most professional and accommodating dental offices I have ever gone to. Very unhappy with my previous dentist, I decided to go to Dr. Lim to get some work done for a chipped tooth I had. Dr. Lim was able to see me within a couple of hours of my inquiry and I was able to happily leave his office with a temporary crown. On my following visit, Dr. Lim was patient to let me look at the color and size of my veneers before putting them on. Not satisfied, he was very accommodating and said he would send it back to the lab. On my final visit, Dr. Lim ensured I was happy with my veneers before putting them on. He took his time and made sure it was perfect! I would definitely come back again and recommend him to all my friends and family! read more

The best dentist in town! I was sooo scared of needles before Dr.Lim. He has made my experience so comfortable. Bring the whole family! read more

I am glad i was referred to Dr. Lim. The staff are all courteous and friendly, even my kids ages 10,5 and 3 are comfortable visiting the clinic. Dr. Lim just did my root canal and I'm very satisfied. Come and give his clinic a visit and you will never regret that you did. read more

Pricey, but the service and quality care are worth it. Haven't seen Dr. Lim yet, we were seen by a different dentist in his office. She was super friendly and actually familiar with my rare medical condition! The office being closed on Fridays which is our best day is the only other flaw for us. We rarely have to wait for more than a few minutes if at all once we arrive. Their web site is informative too. read more

Finding the right dentist with an excellent staff isn't easy. My husband and I live in the Central Valley, but we often visit the Bay Area. Since our move, we haven't had any luck finding an office that meets our needs so we continue to see Dr. Lim when we are in the area. His schedule books up fast but if you end up making an appointment with one of his associate doctors-they are just as caring and gentle. However, my husband and I only prefer to have our teeth cleaned by Swati. She takes her time and is very thorough. Also, you'll never get bored in her chair- she's a big talker! read more

I can't stress enough how awesome this place is. Dr. Lim have created a stellar professional atmosphere with an impeccable staff. Dr. Lim's clinical skills are outstanding. The way he administer the shots that you don't even feel them, no pinching, no poking and no stabbing. Dr. Lim's associate Dr. Koop was not only friendly and kind, but she thoroughly went over the options I had with regard to the Dental work that I need to have done. Also, I was very pleased with the knowledge and compassion of the assistant Kelly and Rina. I highly recommend Dr. Lim to anyone who is looking for a new dentist. read more

I've been seeing Dr. LIM for about 7 years now. Originally, I came to him through an advertisment to get a second opinion when a different dentist said I had to have a tooth pulled. Dr. LIM saved that tooth. He is very skilled with almost painless shots if that is possible. I can say that he is by far the most pain free dentist I have ever visited and I'm always surprised how much less I have ever felt a shot with Dr. Lim verses any other dentist. He is also very efficient. I feel he keeps his staff , equipment and himself up to date on technology. I trust him. I can't imagine going any where else . I have a 30 minute drive to see him despite living in a city that has plenty of dentists. I do so because he is worth it . read more

If I could give 10 stars I would. Dr. Lim is the best dentist I've seen out of the 15-20 in my lifetime. Thanks to mindless chomping of Jordan almonds, I broke a molar. This was my first incident of major dental work and I wanted only the best dentist to do the work. I definitely shopped around and had 2 other consultations by popular SF dentists before being referred by a friend to Dr. Lim. His website alone impressed me and he lived up to my expectations in person. Dr. Lim is kind, gentle, expert in his trade, professional, not an upseller and efficient. His office is well-equipped with only the most advanced dental technology. He worked like a highly skilled brain surgeon for the mouth. It was more interesting to watch him work than listen to an iPod or watch something on the ceiling screen. Even his entertaining gum chewing was done with excellence. I felt nothing during the entire two hour ordeal and found the experience to be surprisingly pleasant. The dental assistants really know their stuff. It's clear from observing interactions and watching them work that Dr. Lim is not only an amazing dentist but a good teacher/boss. The front desk staff are professional and very nice which is a bonus. I'll be going to Dr. Lim from now on. Despite the drive. PS - The one negative review here is silly. The reviewer did not even see Dr. Lim. What doc would do work without a good assessment, a commitment from the patient and have necessary legal documents signed? read more

I have been very happy since moving to Vincent Lim's practice. The front desk staff are friendly, professional and efficient, and the office is clean and appealing. Swati, the dental hygienist, is genuine, funny, and full of great advice, and the Saturday dentists I have met have been professional, efficient, and practical. No one there is trying to take advantage of you- they just want you to have great teeth!! And they're kind and gentle in the process. You won't be disappointed! read more

I've been to many dental offices but never have I been so comfortable like how I am here at this office. I've visited both of Dr. Lim's locations, Pinole and Vallejo, and both offices are very modern and clean. I've received my cleanings from almost all the hygienists and each one is very gentle, friendly and easy to talk to. The dentists are all very knowledgable and I have never felt the need to get a second opinion else where. I also have never gotten the vibe that they're trying to sell to me treatment that is not necessary. I've gotten many fillings here and never felt any pain or discomfort at all. The receptionists are very pleasant and are very accurate when it comes to out of pocket costs so that there's no surprises later down the road regarding insurance, billing, etc. This business just deserves 5 stars from the front and back and I highly suggest anyone who is looking for a dentist to come here. Oh and also try offer one free whitening after the first initial appointment for new patients!! read more

My wisdom teeth was causing me so much pain, I finally decided to do something about it. Alyson was able to schedule me on the same day! I went in & the office is beautiful. Looks very up to date & clean! I was so nervous & had lots of questions but Dr. Lim calmed me down. He talked me through & literally checked every few minutes if I was doing okay. I had 3 wisdom teeth that needed to come out. When I thought he barely started, he said it was all done & over with! I was so shocked but glad! I did cry because I'm such a baby but all I felt was a little bit of pressure. Came all the way from Napa County & would definitely recommend him! Thank you :) read more

I have been coming to Dr Lim's office for years and years. Every time I come in for my routine cleanings, I receive great care from him and his staff. Dr. Lim and his staff are also there for you when an emergency comes up. They recently came through for me when I had a dental emergency on Halloween. His office squeezed me into their busy schedules and saved the day. Thanks to them, I was able to take my kids out trick o treating that night. Thanks! read more

Dr. Lim clinic is the best!!! His been the Family Dentist for over 10 years.... excellent service with children and Adults. We have a son with disabilities that has been coming to Dr. Lim since he was 11 years old and now his 19 years old. The clinic really focus on individual personal needs on every level of excellence even with our younger daughter. If any one is looking or needs the best professional Family oriented Dentist this is the best place to come they even open on Saturdays for those individuals that have a very busy schedule. Excellent service read more

Hands down Dr. Lim is the best! My daughter needed multiple extractions, and he made it painless, quick and comfortable for her. You can't ask for better service than that. He's great at what he does and even has a great sense of humor! LOL. THANK YOU Dr. Lim!!!! read more

If you're looking for a good dentist I am recommending Dr. Vincent Lim I have been seeing him for a few years now he's always very Pleasant he has a very welcoming staff he is open on Saturdays which is wonderful because I am a working woman so it's very hard to get time off so it's always nice when you can find a dentist office that is open on Saturdays Dr. Lim just did a procedure on my lower gums he just placed 4 implants in my lower gum for my lower dentures. I was a little nervous and excited I've been wanting to have this done for a long time it took him about an hour to do the complete procedure. So far I am very pleased with everything have had the swelling of my lower lip and the gum there some stitches that I'll have for a couple weeks it Will take about three months to completely heal and then I'll be able to snap my lower dentures and then I won't have to apply anymore of that God awful goopon my dentures and have it all over the place so again thank you Doctor I am excited and grateful and thank you for working with me and giving me such good care read more

This dentist is a real con man. Went to get a cavity fixed. Ok he said I can't get all the decay out so I will fill it and it will be ok. Came back a month later for pain in the tooth and he argued with me that I need a root canal on the tooth next to the one he filled. I said no way. You want to kill a perfectly good tooth, He charged me for the consultation, and I left, tooth still hurting. I went to another dentist, and she re fixed E tooth that he originally worked on. I called him to get my money back and he laughed at me and said don't come back to his office. Very rude. He pays for these expensive ads in the market place magazine and does sub standard work, or maybe he really does not know what the hell he is doing. I felt ripped off big time. If I could give this business a negative 10'stars I would read more